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Looking for advice on a lifelong rifle purchase
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<blockquote data-quote="Hawkeyeguy" data-source="post: 1245000" data-attributes="member: 98515"><p>First off, thanks for all your quick replies! This site rocks.</p><p></p><p>I wish I had the luxury of buying two rifles! My budget is "high" because I want a rifle that is outstanding and virtually the only hunting rifle I will need. Getting two would take away from both.</p><p></p><p>Mudrunner, that's a great suggestion. Especially in the scope! I haven't gotten there yet, but from what I do know that seems like just what I need. Admittedly, I am definitely leaning towards R700's, and the 5R has called out to me strongly. Right now it's kinda between the 5R, or a Sendero FS ii. Any input into why you say the 5R over Sendero? I was also thinking about, with either rifle, getting the barrel trimmed down and to maybe 24" or 22", with threads for a muzzle break. Make it more hunting tactical. I'm aware of the velocity loss, but thanks to their high rate of spin it'd still hold enough momentum to kill, say, an elk, at a distance most would say is stupid to attempt anyways. Am I correct in that?</p><p></p><p>Also, Feenix thanks for the savage suggestion. I haven't looked into them enough. I'll be sure to look into that specific model. </p><p></p><p>Remember all, my budget is 1500-2000 for just the rifle, so any custom options information would be incredibly valuable to me. Any action works, but I feel pulled to R700.</p><p></p><p>All input is welcome! Thanks so much again ya'll.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hawkeyeguy, post: 1245000, member: 98515"] First off, thanks for all your quick replies! This site rocks. I wish I had the luxury of buying two rifles! My budget is "high" because I want a rifle that is outstanding and virtually the only hunting rifle I will need. Getting two would take away from both. Mudrunner, that's a great suggestion. Especially in the scope! I haven't gotten there yet, but from what I do know that seems like just what I need. Admittedly, I am definitely leaning towards R700's, and the 5R has called out to me strongly. Right now it's kinda between the 5R, or a Sendero FS ii. Any input into why you say the 5R over Sendero? I was also thinking about, with either rifle, getting the barrel trimmed down and to maybe 24" or 22", with threads for a muzzle break. Make it more hunting tactical. I'm aware of the velocity loss, but thanks to their high rate of spin it'd still hold enough momentum to kill, say, an elk, at a distance most would say is stupid to attempt anyways. Am I correct in that? Also, Feenix thanks for the savage suggestion. I haven't looked into them enough. I'll be sure to look into that specific model. Remember all, my budget is 1500-2000 for just the rifle, so any custom options information would be incredibly valuable to me. Any action works, but I feel pulled to R700. All input is welcome! Thanks so much again ya'll. [/QUOTE]
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