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    7mm rem mag savage long range hunter

    picture 2 doe rib cage. i could have literally put my hand in that hole.... i couldn't be happier with these bullets close range. but only more testing will know for sure, LOL. benellishooter
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    7mm rem mag savage long range hunter

    update, i have switched to retumbo, 66 grains 180 vld. 2900 fps. seems to be a bit less than MOA out to 500. i shoot 400 every chance i get. 3 to 3.5 inch groups are the norm. Deer season is upon us here in Missouri. new gun, new bullets. i let the testing begin about 645 am opening...
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    7mm rem mag savage long range hunter

    Update, i have received 200 more Berger 180 vlds. loaded about 30 today. had to go shoot this afternoon i couldn't wait. the weather was far from perfect for shooting any kind of distance and the wind was blowing pretty good, around 15. i went to 250 to zero my scope, i shot 2 fouler...
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    7mm rem mag savage long range hunter

    Joe, You said I would like it, do you have one? How does it shoot? What caliber?
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    7mm rem mag savage long range hunter

    Joe, Are you saying that you think this is repeatable? I'll be honest I'm not sure, but I'm going to try and give an honest report back when I find out. I can't wait! If I repeat it I'll be sure to give anyone a chance to shoot it that doesn't believe. Only time will tell now...
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    7mm rem mag savage long range hunter

    Update, before i even get started, what you are about to read is the truth. this is not some drawn out story. i have been developing loads for my new gun, i landed on 180 VLD beger with63 grains of H1000 loaded at the lands. Chrony when working was reading around 2800 to 2850. this is my...
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    7mm rem mag savage long range hunter

    when re-installing EWG rail i put on purple lock tight, and tourqued at 23 inch pounds. benellishooter,
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    7mm rem mag savage long range hunter

    Update, well i have spend the last 2 days with mostly retumbo and 168VLD and 180VLD bullets. scratching my head and not beliveing my own eyes.... long story short i have shot alot of rounds getting one good grounp one bad with the same ammo. then it got to where i would shoot 2 touching then...
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    7mm rem mag savage long range hunter

    all, Everything is going well, got the gun picked up at my FFL this morning. As soon as i picked it up i got to work on my gun getting the base mounted, rings lapped and scope mounted. i really like the feel of the stock, looks good too. i took the stock off to make sure the accu...
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    7mm rem mag savage long range hunter

    Hello, This is my first thread other than saying hello in the new members section. My goal is to give a review of the savage long range hunter in 7 rem mag. I went to my ffl to pick up my gun tonight and the ffl dealer that I purchased the gun from didn't send a copy of his ffl with the gun...
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    Hello, from north Missouri

    Hi, I have offically caught the long range bug. two of my buddies are just starting to dabble in the sport and i caught it as well. i just ordered a Savage Long Range Hunter in 7mm rem mag. hope to recieve it by next week. i hope to relay any information i can on the gun as i haven't found...
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