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Newbie in search of first long range rifle
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<blockquote data-quote="johnnyk" data-source="post: 250063" data-attributes="member: 307"><p>Hey Randy,</p><p> Welcome, those rifles you listed will, with the right scope and cartridge/loads, probably get you where you are trying to go with this. I don't have any experience with the Tikka's. I've heard a lot of good about them though. The Savage's I know and like, however I have only owned the heavy barrel (HB) models. They are stable and accurate. Savage has come a long way toward improving their rifles (triggers/stocks) and customer satisfaction in the last 5 yrs. I have owned 110FP's in .223 Rem and 7mmRM and currently own a 112 BVSS in .300WM. They all shot/shoot sub-1/2" with handloads.</p><p> I have owned, and currently own, the HB models in Remington (Sendero, PSS & VS) and Winchester (70SA HVB & Coyote) and am well pleased with their performance and accuracy. Everyone of them was purchased "used" for between $500-600 and all are capable of extreme accuracy (sub 1/2") with bullets/loads they prefer.</p><p> For scopes, I usually try to stick with Leupold. They aren't the best out there, but well within my grasp if I save. They are quality glass and have great warranties. For LR work the 3-9X40 "Thrash-co" budget scopes ain't gonna cut it. Not trying to offend anyone by that statement just my opinion. There are other scopes out there worth looking into; I've heard good about the Bushnell Elite series, Nikon Monarch's and the Super Sniper's.</p><p> As for caliber, that's a huge subject. For the animals you listed I wouldn't go below 7mmRemMag. Not sure how you are with recoil but get all the gun you can comfortably shoot and practice as much as you can. Good Luck. JohnnyK.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="johnnyk, post: 250063, member: 307"] Hey Randy, Welcome, those rifles you listed will, with the right scope and cartridge/loads, probably get you where you are trying to go with this. I don't have any experience with the Tikka's. I've heard a lot of good about them though. The Savage's I know and like, however I have only owned the heavy barrel (HB) models. They are stable and accurate. Savage has come a long way toward improving their rifles (triggers/stocks) and customer satisfaction in the last 5 yrs. I have owned 110FP's in .223 Rem and 7mmRM and currently own a 112 BVSS in .300WM. They all shot/shoot sub-1/2" with handloads. I have owned, and currently own, the HB models in Remington (Sendero, PSS & VS) and Winchester (70SA HVB & Coyote) and am well pleased with their performance and accuracy. Everyone of them was purchased "used" for between $500-600 and all are capable of extreme accuracy (sub 1/2") with bullets/loads they prefer. For scopes, I usually try to stick with Leupold. They aren't the best out there, but well within my grasp if I save. They are quality glass and have great warranties. For LR work the 3-9X40 "Thrash-co" budget scopes ain't gonna cut it. Not trying to offend anyone by that statement just my opinion. There are other scopes out there worth looking into; I've heard good about the Bushnell Elite series, Nikon Monarch's and the Super Sniper's. As for caliber, that's a huge subject. For the animals you listed I wouldn't go below 7mmRemMag. Not sure how you are with recoil but get all the gun you can comfortably shoot and practice as much as you can. Good Luck. JohnnyK. [/QUOTE]
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