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The Basics, Starting Out
ok, what do I need for a decent priced long range elk gun?
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<blockquote data-quote="remingtonman_25_06" data-source="post: 96655" data-attributes="member: 1403"><p>I was in your same shoes about 2 years ago. I decided to buy a Remington 700 LSS in 300 RUM. I got the trigger down to 2lb, got it glass bedded, and started reloading. I have shot a couple 3.5" and 4" groups at 800 yards. 1.5" group at 525 yards. And I can hit a 14" gong at 1150 yards more times then not. My rifle cost about $700, and the trigger and glass bed was about say another $100 or so. I then slapped a $450 Leupold VX2 6-18 Target and called it good. I have my 1000 yard elk rifle. I am somewhat limited on rangeing abilities right now because I'm almost to the point where I can outshoot my Nikon 800 rangefinder. I would bet money that if you buy a Rem 700 in 300 RUM, get the trigger down, glass bed it, or float the barrel, get some good reloads, and you will have a 1000 yard elk rifle for under $1500 with a good scope.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="remingtonman_25_06, post: 96655, member: 1403"] I was in your same shoes about 2 years ago. I decided to buy a Remington 700 LSS in 300 RUM. I got the trigger down to 2lb, got it glass bedded, and started reloading. I have shot a couple 3.5" and 4" groups at 800 yards. 1.5" group at 525 yards. And I can hit a 14" gong at 1150 yards more times then not. My rifle cost about $700, and the trigger and glass bed was about say another $100 or so. I then slapped a $450 Leupold VX2 6-18 Target and called it good. I have my 1000 yard elk rifle. I am somewhat limited on rangeing abilities right now because I'm almost to the point where I can outshoot my Nikon 800 rangefinder. I would bet money that if you buy a Rem 700 in 300 RUM, get the trigger down, glass bed it, or float the barrel, get some good reloads, and you will have a 1000 yard elk rifle for under $1500 with a good scope. [/QUOTE]
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