Finally bit the bullet and spent the big bucks for a true sniper grade rifle.  It is an Accuracy International AE Model (for Accuracy Enforcement, I believe).  Unlike other AI rifles, it only comes with a black stock.  It is a .308 (or as the British stamp on the barrel, 7-62 X 51mm).  I have a Leupold Vari-X III, 8.5 to 25 scope.  It retails for around $2,500, without scope.  Got it cheap at the Big Houston Gun Show for $2,000. As my SWAT sniper buddy says, "Speed costs money.  How fast do you want to go?"
The best loads so far are Sierra 165 gr BTHP (2200), moly-coated by me, with 44.5 grains of AA 2495 or 46.0 grains of Varget.  I've shot a few sub-half inch, five shot groups at 100 yards.  It is capable of more.
See attached picture.  Ain't she pretty?

Nice rifle...have fun with it!

Yep.  And as Forrest would say, "Pretty is as pretty does."
It shoots.

Thought you might like to see a few groups I shot with the rifle today.  Three shot groups at 100 yards.  A couple of almost one-holers.
FYI, rifle is sighted 1 inch high so as not to shoot out my point of aim.