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700P MLR .338 Lapua on its way
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<blockquote data-quote="pwrwgnwalt" data-source="post: 214710" data-attributes="member: 11380"><p>After researching, calling potential retailers, researching more, and finally finding someone who would put me on a waiting list, a new Rem 700P MLR is on its way to me! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> ($1,070)</p><p> </p><p>I ordered the Badger 20 MOA base with it, and once I decide on a scope, will get the rings to mount said scope.</p><p> </p><p>I've hunted for almost 3 decades, mosly in the west, with a 7mm-08 and .30-06. I've reloaded for most of these years, and have had Nikon, Sightron, and Tasco (hey, it was a World Class Plus-I liked it!) glass. I have read all sorts of interesting stuff on the 'net regading selection of optics for my new 700P MLR, but a lot of it seems to be dated ( agreed, the basics never go out of style ).</p><p> </p><p>My questions are these - <u>especially</u> for those of you shooting the .338 LM: </p><p><strong>1.</strong> For longer-range shooting of up to 1000 yds (I will likely work up 250 gr and 300 gr loads for this 1:10 twist tube), </p><p><strong>What scope, commonly available today in the <= $ 500 range, would you suggest? </strong>I do not want to spend more than that, period. (It's a mental block - I'm Scottish<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />)</p><p> </p><p>I really like the lifetime warranty (e.g. Nikon) compared to a seemingly lesser warranty (Bushnell?). Yes, I am concerned about longer-term ruggedness, being on the .338 LM. I am now considering the following, given what I have read and can find:</p><p> </p><p>Bushnell Elite 3200 5-15x40 Tactical;</p><p>Bushnell Elite 3200 5-15x50;</p><p>Nikon Monarch 5-20x44</p><p>Nikon Buckmaster 6-18x40 SF BDC</p><p> </p><p><strong>2. What Reticle is best for dual purpose (hunting and long range target)?</strong> I am unsure about the MilDot for my uses... </p><p> </p><p><strong>3.</strong> From what I read, choices of brass are slim. I do not want Remington brass, which appears to leave either Lapua or Norma. I've read the pros and cons of each (Lapua=stronger; Norma= more consistent).</p><p><strong>What brass do you .338 LM reloaders prefer?</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Any answers are greatly appreciated as I gather components to complete the rifle and head to the range in a few weeks...</p><p> </p><p>Happy 4th of July!</p><p>-Walt</p><p>NRA Life Member</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pwrwgnwalt, post: 214710, member: 11380"] After researching, calling potential retailers, researching more, and finally finding someone who would put me on a waiting list, a new Rem 700P MLR is on its way to me! :D ($1,070) I ordered the Badger 20 MOA base with it, and once I decide on a scope, will get the rings to mount said scope. I've hunted for almost 3 decades, mosly in the west, with a 7mm-08 and .30-06. I've reloaded for most of these years, and have had Nikon, Sightron, and Tasco (hey, it was a World Class Plus-I liked it!) glass. I have read all sorts of interesting stuff on the 'net regading selection of optics for my new 700P MLR, but a lot of it seems to be dated ( agreed, the basics never go out of style ). My questions are these - [U]especially[/U] for those of you shooting the .338 LM: [B]1.[/B] For longer-range shooting of up to 1000 yds (I will likely work up 250 gr and 300 gr loads for this 1:10 twist tube), [B]What scope, commonly available today in the <= $ 500 range, would you suggest? [/B]I do not want to spend more than that, period. (It's a mental block - I'm Scottish;)) I really like the lifetime warranty (e.g. Nikon) compared to a seemingly lesser warranty (Bushnell?). Yes, I am concerned about longer-term ruggedness, being on the .338 LM. I am now considering the following, given what I have read and can find: Bushnell Elite 3200 5-15x40 Tactical; Bushnell Elite 3200 5-15x50; Nikon Monarch 5-20x44 Nikon Buckmaster 6-18x40 SF BDC [B]2. What Reticle is best for dual purpose (hunting and long range target)?[/B] I am unsure about the MilDot for my uses... [B]3.[/B] From what I read, choices of brass are slim. I do not want Remington brass, which appears to leave either Lapua or Norma. I've read the pros and cons of each (Lapua=stronger; Norma= more consistent). [B]What brass do you .338 LM reloaders prefer?[/B] Any answers are greatly appreciated as I gather components to complete the rifle and head to the range in a few weeks... Happy 4th of July! -Walt NRA Life Member [/QUOTE]
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