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Please help me set up my new Savage 112 338LM
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<blockquote data-quote="cboom" data-source="post: 1330586" data-attributes="member: 21209"><p>I'm far from an expert, but have been shooting for 30+ years, and been handloading for most of that time. But until now all my experience has been with lighter dedicated hunting guns, with the largest being a Sako chambered in the .308 Lazzeroni Warbird.</p><p></p><p>Have had the itch for awhile now of getting one of the big .338's. When I ran across these Savage 112's and did a bit of research they seemed like a great way to test the waters at a low price. So far I have the gun, EGW 20 Moa rail, 150 rounds of Lapua brass, and a box of Hornady ELD-M 285 gr bullets to start out with, plan on trying 300 Bergers if I'm not happy with the results. Powders I plan on trying are R33, H1000, and Retumbo to start with. Also plan to bed the action and rail before shooting.</p><p></p><p>Sorry this post is getting long, but here are a few of my questions to you experts (and please tell me if you think I am off track in the things I have already mentioned.</p><p></p><p>#1 Scope. Leaning towards the NF SHV 5-20x56 with MOAR redicle. Got the economy model gun, figured I wouldn't break the bank on the scope. And they seem to get good reviews. So the question is, is that a good move or is there a better option around that price point?</p><p></p><p>#2 Bipod. looking at the Harris swivel models. For bench and prone what do you guys find to be the best length? 6-9", 9-13", or something else?</p><p></p><p>#3 Dies. Better off with full length sizing dies, or something like the Lee collet neck dies?</p><p></p><p>Any help will be very appreciated with these questions or things I failed to mention. Thanks so much in advance!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cboom, post: 1330586, member: 21209"] I'm far from an expert, but have been shooting for 30+ years, and been handloading for most of that time. But until now all my experience has been with lighter dedicated hunting guns, with the largest being a Sako chambered in the .308 Lazzeroni Warbird. Have had the itch for awhile now of getting one of the big .338's. When I ran across these Savage 112's and did a bit of research they seemed like a great way to test the waters at a low price. So far I have the gun, EGW 20 Moa rail, 150 rounds of Lapua brass, and a box of Hornady ELD-M 285 gr bullets to start out with, plan on trying 300 Bergers if I'm not happy with the results. Powders I plan on trying are R33, H1000, and Retumbo to start with. Also plan to bed the action and rail before shooting. Sorry this post is getting long, but here are a few of my questions to you experts (and please tell me if you think I am off track in the things I have already mentioned. #1 Scope. Leaning towards the NF SHV 5-20x56 with MOAR redicle. Got the economy model gun, figured I wouldn't break the bank on the scope. And they seem to get good reviews. So the question is, is that a good move or is there a better option around that price point? #2 Bipod. looking at the Harris swivel models. For bench and prone what do you guys find to be the best length? 6-9", 9-13", or something else? #3 Dies. Better off with full length sizing dies, or something like the Lee collet neck dies? Any help will be very appreciated with these questions or things I failed to mention. Thanks so much in advance! [/QUOTE]
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