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<blockquote data-quote="liltank" data-source="post: 508435" data-attributes="member: 13275"><p>That upper looks pretty sweet. Not sure how it would hold up. For the cost you could buy a Remington complete rifle in the same caliber. Do a stock change, work the trigger, and a good barrel break in should get you where you want to be. Glass is one of the most important parts of a long range rifle, so get the best glass you can afford. Depending on what you want to do with the rifle will really determine which way I steer you in caliber. If you want the 338 Lapua, get a purpose built rifle. This caliber is one of the best for long range hunting and target. It can push a 250grn bullet to 3000fps. It can push a 300grn bullet to to 2850. It will kill an Elk to 1600yds, but like anything else, bullet placement is essential. Range time and learning your weapons system is also a big part of the long range game. </p><p></p><p>Because I plan to limit my deer hunting to 800yds, I use the 308. For groundhogs I can take it to 1200 if given the opportunity. So do some looking and give some specifics to your intention for this rifle. That will tell us a lot and can be a little more specific in our answers. </p><p></p><p>One other thing, for the cost of the upper, you could go an extra $500 and get this: <a href="http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/110BA" target="_blank">http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/110BA</a> </p><p>Because you have an FFL, you can purchase this rifle at a much better price than any of us. </p><p></p><p>Tank</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="liltank, post: 508435, member: 13275"] That upper looks pretty sweet. Not sure how it would hold up. For the cost you could buy a Remington complete rifle in the same caliber. Do a stock change, work the trigger, and a good barrel break in should get you where you want to be. Glass is one of the most important parts of a long range rifle, so get the best glass you can afford. Depending on what you want to do with the rifle will really determine which way I steer you in caliber. If you want the 338 Lapua, get a purpose built rifle. This caliber is one of the best for long range hunting and target. It can push a 250grn bullet to 3000fps. It can push a 300grn bullet to to 2850. It will kill an Elk to 1600yds, but like anything else, bullet placement is essential. Range time and learning your weapons system is also a big part of the long range game. Because I plan to limit my deer hunting to 800yds, I use the 308. For groundhogs I can take it to 1200 if given the opportunity. So do some looking and give some specifics to your intention for this rifle. That will tell us a lot and can be a little more specific in our answers. One other thing, for the cost of the upper, you could go an extra $500 and get this: [url]http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/110BA[/url] Because you have an FFL, you can purchase this rifle at a much better price than any of us. Tank [/QUOTE]
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