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    Scope with .338 lapua any ideas ?

    Yes I was debating in a scope with more power. I have this new swarovski that was a gift from my wife 2300.00 new and were I'm hunting in Florida Im not going past 1000 yds. I guess I just want to be able to shoot further lol. Not sure why, call it absevive compulsive I guess. If I had the...
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    Scope with .338 lapua any ideas ?

    I see the rings and base in the store, do you think the base on the savage should be replaced, or is it the same . Or is this base taller to acomidate the scope. Just worried the scope may hit the barrel.
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    Scope with .338 lapua any ideas ?

    Looking at the website ballistic calculator it has internal adjustments out to almost 800 yrds. I guess the .338 would be a good choice for that. If I want to go further I need to get a ballistic turret added Which they sell for this scope, only issue is would the 15 power be good for any...
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    Scope with .338 lapua any ideas ?

    I've been holding onto a Swarovski Z6 Series 2.5-15x56 Riflescope w/BR Reticle for a year now and am planning on getting a Savage 111 Long Range Hunter .338 Lapua Mag. Wondering if this scope would make a good fit on this rifle, or if I need to look into possibly a higher mounting rail or any...
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    First time long range shooting. let me know

    Yes, thanks, was going to this year but will be moving to new house and didn't need one more thing to tackle at the moment. looked into rcbs and its the way I will go. Hopefully after the season is over I will get into it. I still have a box of the $2.75 ea. bullets left. That's 20 deer...
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    First time long range shooting. let me know

    What would be normal at this distance. Group wise, should I be able to hit the red every time, I bought the bi-pod yesterday because I couldn't keep the gun steady enough with a prop on the ground. Really has helped me out, didn't realize what I was missing, sure makes a difference after...
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    First time long range shooting. let me know

    Think thats about right , about 4 " just need to hit the orange dot and I will be happy. Need to save the rest of those expensive bullets for the deer.
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    First time long range shooting. let me know

    First time today, sighted my gun in at 500 yds. Was wondering if It is about right my placements. I'm posting pics below. My gun is a stock browning a-5 , shooting federal 130gr. ballistic tips. Got me a scope that works so much better than my old one Nikon Irt laser. But anyway let me know what...
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    First time long range

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    Looking for good reload advice.

    Great , thats what I will get then. Thank you much
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    Looking for good reload advice.

    Do you like the acubond better than the ballistic tip. whats the difference
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    Looking for good reload advice.

    I will be hunting white tail, Plan on shooting out to 500yds at most. I will be reloading my own shells now and need some advice. I have been using a browning a bolt 270 win. with Remington core lock shells 130gr. I plan on practicing this year with my new scope out to 500 yds. I just don't...
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    What re-loader for beginner

    I would like to reload my 270 win. Have no idea what to get. Only going to reload to hunt and site in rifle. I have seen packages, anyone know which one and what kind would be the best deal for me. Also were to get one. Thanks.
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    Newby Question. Hunting rifle upgrade

    Great. I was happy to get it. My shot is on a road that we cut threw the woods is about 12ft. wide and 600ft long. I only have a few seconds when deer are crossing to get the shot off. The deer I shot this year was walking about 250 yds. He ran about 100ft in the woods , wasn't hard to track...
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