Long time lurker here and could use some advice.

I have a 110 in 223, varmint barrel and plastic stock topped with a cheapo Tasco 6-24x42 Target/Varmint. I reload too.

My son just turned 17 and asked me if we could build or buy a long range rifle to shoot 600+ yards.

Before kids, in the 80's & early 90's, I owned wildcats and shot 300 - 600 yards. So, I have old experience.

I have about $1200 to play with. Do I rebuild the 223 into something else or go for a used f/tr? I have about 200 rounds on the 223.

I found this f/try for sale but not sure it's a fair price: "Home Virginia Rifles For Sale: Savage 12 F/TR 308 with Vortex Scope, badger 20 MOA base, etc.
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FOR SALE: SAVAGE 12 F/TR 308 WITH VORTEX SCOPE, BADGER 20 MOA BASE, ETC.
Price: $ 1,400
Up for sale is my Savage 12 F/TR in 308. It is a tack driving rifle. I shoot Norma Match 308 ammo in it that is $23 a box and get 1/2 MOA or better. I am selling the whole rig together..no piecing it out. It has the rifle, limbsaver, badger ordnance base, forget what rings but they are quality, vortex bubble level and the Vortex Viper 6.5-20x50 PA Riflescope (VPR-M-06MD) and a sun shade attachment. Total retail on this full loaded is $2250!"

Any advice? Rebarrel to 223AI 1:7twist and go for heavy vlds, or 6mm TCU? New stock and scope? I want something accurate, and relatively inexpensive to reload and able to reach out at least 600 yards.

Thanks,

Chris