AFFORDABLE 1,000-YARD RIFLES
Today’s shooters like to go long—that is, they enjoy the challenge of reaching out and touching targets at advanced ranges.
Sometimes, the ability to fire accurately at 600-plus yards costs a lot of money; sometimes, it costs less. But the basics of enjoyable long-distance riflery don’t change: a good, straight barrel sitting in front of a durable, precise action, and a good trigger.
Here are a few rifles that contain those basic elements and more—with the “more” meaning those extra dollars that bring bling to the targets you seek to ring.
BERGARA PREMIER HMR PRO
The Premier Series from Bergara has Custom Series features that are standardized for greater efficiencies in parts production and assembly. The Premier Pro upgrades the 2017 HMR (Hunting and Match Rifle) line, including a Cerakote stainless steel action and barrel with a threaded muzzle and a TriggerTech primary trigger. All Premier Series rifles are capable of producing sub-MOA accuracy with quality factory match-grade ammunition. Weights range from 9.2 to 9.7 pounds, and the line is available in .223 Remington with a 1:8 twist; .22-250 Remington with a 1:9 twist; 6mm and 6.5mm Creedmoor with a 1:8 twist; and .308 Winchester with a 1:10 twist. All of these chamberings have 5/8x24-inch threaded barrels.
This action has a two-lug system that features a separate floating bolt head to ensure contact with the lug abutments in the action. It has a
