First Ride into LR Shooting/Hunting

[Lahunter76]

Well I think it's only fitting that this kinda makes me want to listen to David Allen Co's "The Ride"!!!

Started this venture back on January 1 of this year and since then I have learned more about this ride then ever expecting to know and 90% of it has been from this forum and Broz's forum. The ppl in this sport are amazing so far that I have met! Been shooting along time but never "long" range. Just an update on the progress of my rifle. I ordered a McMillan Game Warden stock, and I have refinished the wood stock that came on it till I can complete my rig but could still use the rifle to hunt with till I get all components. Was going to order a barrel from Hart and have them do all the work.....well a few weeks ago found out my wife and I will be having our 2nd child this dec! So I have to get a vehicle that will accommodate!! Which I am happy, love my family!!! So the rifle is taking a back seat. I have all components, except the barrel and I plan next summer to do that. But till then here are some pics of what the rifle looks like now.
MARK V 300Weatherby mag Delux (jap made) the finish is not perfect but for my first attempt at a refinish job I am happy with it!

I also want to say thanks so far for all the information and opinions everyone shared to this point and for any in the future!

 

[zr600]

Is the barrel on it shot out or you just want to upgrade to a better barrel? I would just shoot it the way it is and when your new stock comes in get it bedded and develop a good load for it and burn the factory barrel out before replacing it.

 

[Lahunter76]

I had planned on going ahead and upgrading to something nice, a dream fun I guess you can say. I am thinking about putting some aluminum pillars(me instal) in the wooden one and have it bedded till I shot the barrel out also, but we will see. I personally think it's a very good looking rifle and will be a solid hunting rifle.

 

[zr600]

Did you cancel the order on your McMillan? I think even with your plan with bedding or with the McMillan it would still be good for long range.

 

[yobuck]

If you can keep 3 in an inch id just leave it and like it. It still dosent get any better that that for the vast majority of l/r hunting. If you want different then get different, but leave that one alone.

 

[Lahunter76]

I did not cancel my stock!!! It's just coming to me and not to Hart, and I am hoping I can develop a load that will shoot close to 1moa to under. And my father is big on me keeping like it is because he likes it