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<blockquote data-quote="RDM416" data-source="post: 518574" data-attributes="member: 3745"><p>cajun,</p><p></p><p>It sounds like you are ready to move so waiting 10 to 12 months for a custom build may not be your thing for your first long range rifle. Going with one of Len's rifles may be the way to go as he has rifles available or can put together what you want fairly quickly. If you want to go the "start from scratch" method on a build. I would recommend Kirby Allen (Fiftydriver on this site) of Allen Precision Shooting. </p><p></p><p>I am a big fan of the 338 caliber and would go with something along the line of 338 Lapua or 338 RUM. There are several 30 cal options as well including the 300 RUM. Just my personal opinion, but since you mentioned elk and bear I would not go 7mm. I know it will kill them and don't mean to start an argument here..... I would stay away from wildcats for your first LR rifle other than maybe the 338 Edge. </p><p></p><p>A Night Force 5.5-22X50 is a good choice for scope and comes in at less than $2K. </p><p></p><p>You can start out shooting factory stuff, but you will want to reserve some of that money to get a start into handloading. As you stretch the range out, you will want to work up your own combinations. You can easily spend $100+ a box (20) for premium magnum ammo. Most people simply will not shoot enough to learn the rifle and ballistics paying that much for ammo. When you go out and drop $300 for ammo just for an afternoon of dial up chart development it hurts.... You may not actually save money hand loading, but you will think you are.<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" /> </p><p></p><p>Good luck and welcome to the Long Range game!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RDM416, post: 518574, member: 3745"] cajun, It sounds like you are ready to move so waiting 10 to 12 months for a custom build may not be your thing for your first long range rifle. Going with one of Len's rifles may be the way to go as he has rifles available or can put together what you want fairly quickly. If you want to go the "start from scratch" method on a build. I would recommend Kirby Allen (Fiftydriver on this site) of Allen Precision Shooting. I am a big fan of the 338 caliber and would go with something along the line of 338 Lapua or 338 RUM. There are several 30 cal options as well including the 300 RUM. Just my personal opinion, but since you mentioned elk and bear I would not go 7mm. I know it will kill them and don't mean to start an argument here..... I would stay away from wildcats for your first LR rifle other than maybe the 338 Edge. A Night Force 5.5-22X50 is a good choice for scope and comes in at less than $2K. You can start out shooting factory stuff, but you will want to reserve some of that money to get a start into handloading. As you stretch the range out, you will want to work up your own combinations. You can easily spend $100+ a box (20) for premium magnum ammo. Most people simply will not shoot enough to learn the rifle and ballistics paying that much for ammo. When you go out and drop $300 for ammo just for an afternoon of dial up chart development it hurts.... You may not actually save money hand loading, but you will think you are.:D Good luck and welcome to the Long Range game! [/QUOTE]
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