In the infant stage of making prudent investments for a long term, long range hunting setup. Specifically to target deer, black bear, sheep, caribou, and elk.
Currently have: REM 700 7mm rem mag stainless barreled action, MDT field stock, CVLife bipod, and vortex viper 4-16x44 hst
Shopping: Scope, rings/rail, bipod
I haven’t done my homework on bipods yet but my stock has mlok rails along the sides and bottom in addition to two sling lugs so I have options there.
As far as scopes, I’m hung up between the SWFA gen 2 3-15x44 and the Maven rs1.2 2.5-15x44. Any reasonable recommendations to stick with a SFP scope? All I currently see is benefit from switching to FFP but I haven’t personally tested the light transmission side by side-open to opinions.
Rings/rail: I’m weary of seekins and Talley rings, I’m leaning toward Hawkins or NF rings. I don’t intend to shoot outside 500yds, my local range only reaches out to 450 and I would have to go out in the boonies to practice at any further distance.
Any constructive input is appreciated. Also any suggestions about powder/bullet combinations for 7mm are welcome since it pertains to extending my efficacy at longer range. I’m a FNG handloader as well. Thanks for your time.

Currently have: REM 700 7mm rem mag stainless barreled action, MDT field stock, CVLife bipod, and vortex viper 4-16x44 hst
Shopping: Scope, rings/rail, bipod
I haven’t done my homework on bipods yet but my stock has mlok rails along the sides and bottom in addition to two sling lugs so I have options there.
As far as scopes, I’m hung up between the SWFA gen 2 3-15x44 and the Maven rs1.2 2.5-15x44. Any reasonable recommendations to stick with a SFP scope? All I currently see is benefit from switching to FFP but I haven’t personally tested the light transmission side by side-open to opinions.
Rings/rail: I’m weary of seekins and Talley rings, I’m leaning toward Hawkins or NF rings. I don’t intend to shoot outside 500yds, my local range only reaches out to 450 and I would have to go out in the boonies to practice at any further distance.
Any constructive input is appreciated. Also any suggestions about powder/bullet combinations for 7mm are welcome since it pertains to extending my efficacy at longer range. I’m a FNG handloader as well. Thanks for your time.
