I'm just starting to dabble in the longer range and I have a ruger precision rifle in .308. Works amazing. Ive been able to hit 18x18 steel at 600 yards decently consistent during my last trip to the range. Not bad for only my second time giving it a try. Eventually I'll need to move to shooting paper where I can see exactly where my shots are hitting and how tight of a group but for now, its just fun to bang some steel.

I was able to get a Steiner scope (3-15x) via this forum for a great deal. Most expensive optic I've ever had but its been well worth it. Super clear glass and the reticle is easy. I could use a little higher power but my range only goes to 600 so its fine for what I use. Eventually, I'd like to get something in the 20x+ but that's down the road.

Good optics and good guns will never be a waste of money.