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<blockquote data-quote="57goldtopman" data-source="post: 1052962" data-attributes="member: 88062"><p>I am considering a couple of rifles for long range shooting/hunting. probably mostly whitetail, possible elk/moose in the future. planning on going on hunting trips with my son, all in the US, for all type of game. shorter ranges to long range. long range will be dictated by my experience at that time. being in the military I have shot all the way up to 1200 yards and done fine. very long range shooting really has my curiosity peaked due to the technical aspect of that style of shooting. love it. of course the larger game animals would be less of a long range shot consideration. Looking at 5 factory rifles.</p><p></p><p>1. Savage 12 Long Range Precision, 6.5 Creedmoor</p><p>2. Savage 111 Long Range Hunter, 6.5 x 284</p><p>3. Savage 10 FCP HS, 300 win mag</p><p>4. Savage 10 FCP HS, 338 Lapua</p><p>5. Remington 700 5R, 300 win mag</p><p></p><p>I manage recoil fine but not looking to beat myself too hard. I have shot heavy recoiling rifles in the past and able to handle it but....</p><p>I also reload everything I shoot. </p><p></p><p>I am not sure if the 6.5 cartridges can handle heavier game (elk, moose,bear). the 300 win mag for some reason doesn't get me as excited at the other cartridges. the 338 Lapua, although more expensive to shoot, really has my interest peaked. and from all that I have read is a really spectacular round for hunting almost anything.</p><p></p><p>your thoughts on any of these. I have owned Remingtons in the past. liked them. however I do not want to purchase a rifle that I need to send out to get bedded, trigger work, action work...etc. seems like the norm these days.</p><p></p><p>I just picked up a SWFA SS HD 5-20 scope which will be going on the rig.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="57goldtopman, post: 1052962, member: 88062"] I am considering a couple of rifles for long range shooting/hunting. probably mostly whitetail, possible elk/moose in the future. planning on going on hunting trips with my son, all in the US, for all type of game. shorter ranges to long range. long range will be dictated by my experience at that time. being in the military I have shot all the way up to 1200 yards and done fine. very long range shooting really has my curiosity peaked due to the technical aspect of that style of shooting. love it. of course the larger game animals would be less of a long range shot consideration. Looking at 5 factory rifles. 1. Savage 12 Long Range Precision, 6.5 Creedmoor 2. Savage 111 Long Range Hunter, 6.5 x 284 3. Savage 10 FCP HS, 300 win mag 4. Savage 10 FCP HS, 338 Lapua 5. Remington 700 5R, 300 win mag I manage recoil fine but not looking to beat myself too hard. I have shot heavy recoiling rifles in the past and able to handle it but.... I also reload everything I shoot. I am not sure if the 6.5 cartridges can handle heavier game (elk, moose,bear). the 300 win mag for some reason doesn't get me as excited at the other cartridges. the 338 Lapua, although more expensive to shoot, really has my interest peaked. and from all that I have read is a really spectacular round for hunting almost anything. your thoughts on any of these. I have owned Remingtons in the past. liked them. however I do not want to purchase a rifle that I need to send out to get bedded, trigger work, action work...etc. seems like the norm these days. I just picked up a SWFA SS HD 5-20 scope which will be going on the rig. [/QUOTE]
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