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<blockquote data-quote="6point5x284" data-source="post: 1123989" data-attributes="member: 66669"><p>I would think about the weight goal as well for the completed rifle. I have friends who had long range builds get away from them and never get carried anywhere but to the bench. I like about a 12lb rifle. Some like more. Just depends on how, what, and where you hunt. As far as caliber, I like one I can shoot comfortably in a lighter package at 12lbs (light for LR). I shoot a .300 Win Mag with the Berger 215's and love it. It's a hammer. I'm a big fan of the .300 Win Mag for elk, and shooting in general. Inexpensive to load, doesn't kick much, can get ammo anywhere in a pinch when flying to hunts, etc... I would feel comfortable with an elk purpose built rifle anything in 7 Rem Mag and up for your range. The big 338's are appealing if you get to take game year round, but for someone who gets more time in on rocks anymore than elk and speed goats, I like something a little easier on the shoulder and wallet. As far as competant smiths, I have an Rbros that I love, and I wouldn't hesitate to use Dallas at LPR in a second either. Good luck! Best part is the research and the wait! I'll echo one other reply as well...for your budget, get a full custom, don't blueprint a factory action. Like he said, it will probably shoot the same, but the feel is completely different. I still smile every time I close the bolt on a Defiance! Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="6point5x284, post: 1123989, member: 66669"] I would think about the weight goal as well for the completed rifle. I have friends who had long range builds get away from them and never get carried anywhere but to the bench. I like about a 12lb rifle. Some like more. Just depends on how, what, and where you hunt. As far as caliber, I like one I can shoot comfortably in a lighter package at 12lbs (light for LR). I shoot a .300 Win Mag with the Berger 215's and love it. It's a hammer. I'm a big fan of the .300 Win Mag for elk, and shooting in general. Inexpensive to load, doesn't kick much, can get ammo anywhere in a pinch when flying to hunts, etc... I would feel comfortable with an elk purpose built rifle anything in 7 Rem Mag and up for your range. The big 338's are appealing if you get to take game year round, but for someone who gets more time in on rocks anymore than elk and speed goats, I like something a little easier on the shoulder and wallet. As far as competant smiths, I have an Rbros that I love, and I wouldn't hesitate to use Dallas at LPR in a second either. Good luck! Best part is the research and the wait! I'll echo one other reply as well...for your budget, get a full custom, don't blueprint a factory action. Like he said, it will probably shoot the same, but the feel is completely different. I still smile every time I close the bolt on a Defiance! Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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