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<blockquote data-quote="BountyHunter" data-source="post: 492170" data-attributes="member: 12"><p>Good info already on the NXS and Swaro rangefinders go with them.</p><p> </p><p>Solid 20 MOA base and lot of extra good rings that will work quite well for under $100.</p><p> </p><p>As for the rifle, I would recommend a hard hitting but relatively easy to work with load for the first one. IMO that certainly leaves out exotic wildcats, custom dies and specialty bullets.</p><p> </p><p>New to reloading you do not need or will not want a one bullet gun that require extra fast twists for specialty, expensive and impossible to get at times bullets.</p><p> </p><p>338 Edge with Hornady 285s or the 300 SMK</p><p> </p><p>300 Weatherby with chamber cut to headspace on the shoulder. Very common for a competant LR smith. Use the existing 210s, new Hornady 208 (not the Amax) or the new 225s.</p><p> </p><p>Both have existing dies and relatively easy to reload.</p><p> </p><p>For the money especially the new Tooley Orion action cannot be beat. It just has too many standard features compared to the competition. Under $850 delivered with trued lug, with fluted bolt with Sako or M16 extractor that is melonite coated and threaded bolt handle. Either bolt and port config and butter smooth. </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f37/tooley-orion-action-pics-requested-56798/" target="_blank">http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f37/tooley-orion-action-pics-requested-56798/</a></p><p> </p><p>Defiance actions are absolutely top notch also.</p><p> </p><p>I absolutely would not build a top notch rig on a tweaked 700. Waste of money compared to the new customs. will cost as much, not be as reliable and worth half what you paid 30 seconds after you walk out the gunsmiths door.</p><p> </p><p>Manners stocks or even the Stockys LR Bobby Hart model (do not order it pillared, have your smith do it). The stockys stock for $300 ready to go is one hell of a deal and very good.</p><p> </p><p>Order the Jewell 1.5 lb trigger.</p><p> </p><p>Smiths, I would highly recommend Dave Tooley in NC, John Myer In VA (both Top Recommended smiths off 6mmbr.com and I have used both), Jeff Walker at Walker Custom Rifles in VA (top LR competitor and shooter and I use him routinely) and Kevin Cram In PA. If you decide on the 338 Edge, go to Shawn Carlock. It is his cartidge, he knows it best, does great work and stocks the dies.</p><p> </p><p>BH</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BountyHunter, post: 492170, member: 12"] Good info already on the NXS and Swaro rangefinders go with them. Solid 20 MOA base and lot of extra good rings that will work quite well for under $100. As for the rifle, I would recommend a hard hitting but relatively easy to work with load for the first one. IMO that certainly leaves out exotic wildcats, custom dies and specialty bullets. New to reloading you do not need or will not want a one bullet gun that require extra fast twists for specialty, expensive and impossible to get at times bullets. 338 Edge with Hornady 285s or the 300 SMK 300 Weatherby with chamber cut to headspace on the shoulder. Very common for a competant LR smith. Use the existing 210s, new Hornady 208 (not the Amax) or the new 225s. Both have existing dies and relatively easy to reload. For the money especially the new Tooley Orion action cannot be beat. It just has too many standard features compared to the competition. Under $850 delivered with trued lug, with fluted bolt with Sako or M16 extractor that is melonite coated and threaded bolt handle. Either bolt and port config and butter smooth. [URL]http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f37/tooley-orion-action-pics-requested-56798/[/URL] Defiance actions are absolutely top notch also. I absolutely would not build a top notch rig on a tweaked 700. Waste of money compared to the new customs. will cost as much, not be as reliable and worth half what you paid 30 seconds after you walk out the gunsmiths door. Manners stocks or even the Stockys LR Bobby Hart model (do not order it pillared, have your smith do it). The stockys stock for $300 ready to go is one hell of a deal and very good. Order the Jewell 1.5 lb trigger. Smiths, I would highly recommend Dave Tooley in NC, John Myer In VA (both Top Recommended smiths off 6mmbr.com and I have used both), Jeff Walker at Walker Custom Rifles in VA (top LR competitor and shooter and I use him routinely) and Kevin Cram In PA. If you decide on the 338 Edge, go to Shawn Carlock. It is his cartidge, he knows it best, does great work and stocks the dies. BH [/QUOTE]
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