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<blockquote data-quote="Buffalobob" data-source="post: 585895" data-attributes="member: 8"><p>If you are comfortable with a 338 for an elk rifle then that is a good start. At least it eliminates the discussion of caliber. If you reload then you might go with a 338 Edge. If you don't reload then it is time to start.</p><p></p><p>So you have an R 700 action which can be accurazied and fitted with a new barrel, stock and trigger. There are lots of good barrel makers out there such as Lilja, Rock Broughton, McGowan, Krieger. Pretty much just toss a coin a pick one. Barrel length is usually a factor of weight and cartridge efficiency. Lots of good stocks available such as Macmillian if you like synthetic and Russo is you like laminated. A lot depends upon your preference. Several triggers to choose from such as Jewel or Timminey and probably set it at about 2-3 pounds.</p><p></p><p>Brand of scope is a long discussion but some things are pretty well established. If you are going to hunt in the open then a scope in the 6-20X range and if you will spend a significant amount of time in the timber then reduce it to a 4X-14X. Out to 800 yards it will not matter a lot.</p><p></p><p>As far as gunsmiths, there are several that are sponsor here and can build what you want.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Buffalobob, post: 585895, member: 8"] If you are comfortable with a 338 for an elk rifle then that is a good start. At least it eliminates the discussion of caliber. If you reload then you might go with a 338 Edge. If you don't reload then it is time to start. So you have an R 700 action which can be accurazied and fitted with a new barrel, stock and trigger. There are lots of good barrel makers out there such as Lilja, Rock Broughton, McGowan, Krieger. Pretty much just toss a coin a pick one. Barrel length is usually a factor of weight and cartridge efficiency. Lots of good stocks available such as Macmillian if you like synthetic and Russo is you like laminated. A lot depends upon your preference. Several triggers to choose from such as Jewel or Timminey and probably set it at about 2-3 pounds. Brand of scope is a long discussion but some things are pretty well established. If you are going to hunt in the open then a scope in the 6-20X range and if you will spend a significant amount of time in the timber then reduce it to a 4X-14X. Out to 800 yards it will not matter a lot. As far as gunsmiths, there are several that are sponsor here and can build what you want. [/QUOTE]
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