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<blockquote data-quote="liltank" data-source="post: 501388" data-attributes="member: 13275"><p>Remington's are the regular go to, but I'm a Savage fan and love'em. If you plan to build as you go, then a Savage will allow you to do so on your own. You can change barrels, rebuild your bolt to match calibers of your choosing, re-stock, and tune your gun w/o a gunsmith. If you want to spend money building your rifle as you go or don't care to be your own smith, then Remington, Winchester, and Howa are going to afford you plenty of aftermarket options. </p><p></p><p>For Savage rifles I will suggest the Mod 12 VLP in 300WSM, the Long Range Hunter 111, the new 116 Bear Hunter, and the 116 FHSAK (This one is the least expensive, but very usable). Don't let the prices scare you on the web site. You can find them cheaper. With a Savage, you could even buy a used one and give it a go. If the barrel is shot out, you can purchase an inexpensive one on Midwayusa.com, or order a McGowen, Lothar Walther, or Pac Nor in a Savage barrel pre-fit for $300 to $350. Shilen has some for under $300. </p><p></p><p>Glass is up to you as to how far you want to go with it. Nikon Buckmaster, Vortex Viper, Millet, Weaver, and Bushnell Elite 3500 are going to be the best glass for the money IMO. So have at it. Check things out and see what you can find.</p><p></p><p>Tank</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="liltank, post: 501388, member: 13275"] Remington's are the regular go to, but I'm a Savage fan and love'em. If you plan to build as you go, then a Savage will allow you to do so on your own. You can change barrels, rebuild your bolt to match calibers of your choosing, re-stock, and tune your gun w/o a gunsmith. If you want to spend money building your rifle as you go or don't care to be your own smith, then Remington, Winchester, and Howa are going to afford you plenty of aftermarket options. For Savage rifles I will suggest the Mod 12 VLP in 300WSM, the Long Range Hunter 111, the new 116 Bear Hunter, and the 116 FHSAK (This one is the least expensive, but very usable). Don't let the prices scare you on the web site. You can find them cheaper. With a Savage, you could even buy a used one and give it a go. If the barrel is shot out, you can purchase an inexpensive one on Midwayusa.com, or order a McGowen, Lothar Walther, or Pac Nor in a Savage barrel pre-fit for $300 to $350. Shilen has some for under $300. Glass is up to you as to how far you want to go with it. Nikon Buckmaster, Vortex Viper, Millet, Weaver, and Bushnell Elite 3500 are going to be the best glass for the money IMO. So have at it. Check things out and see what you can find. Tank [/QUOTE]
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