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<blockquote data-quote="Barrelnut" data-source="post: 1133145" data-attributes="member: 74902"><p>Tricky,</p><p></p><p>First you need to figure out exactly what you want the rifle to do. Then you need some sort of budget. 2k max might be a good spot for rifle and scope, but the sky is the limit for sure.</p><p></p><p>Some folks use a dedicated long range rifle. They are usually heavy with thick long barrels, light triggers, and higher end higher powder scopes with dialing turrets. The rifles can weight 15 lbs. Not an uncommon weight. Weight is your friend on a long range rifle. They have rangefinders that are dependable for distances to and past 1000 yards. Then they handload and spend a LOT of time practicing to perfect their load and abilities.</p><p></p><p>Some folks want more of a rifle they can carry for regular hunting and that could make that 1000 yard shot, if it ever comes up. These guys cut back on the weight some, use a heavier trigger, cut back on optic power a bit, but the quality and ability to dial are still there.</p><p></p><p>I would have a look at some of the rifles Len has for sale on this site. Definitely not entry level stuff but would give a good idea of what a quality long range rig might be like.</p><p></p><p>Then I would get a real good base line on what the Model 700 300 win you have will do. Might do that by getting a long range scope first that would meet your needs and put it on the rifle you have and see what she will do. If you handload great, if not you will probably need to try some ammo that uses popular high BC bullets for long range. Yes, I'm talking Bergers here. HSM has Bergers and is good ammo, if it will shoot in your rifle. Bergers can be finicky. Personally I would have a look at the Applied Ballistics ammo loaded with Berger classic hunter bullets.<a href="http://www.buyabmammo.com/300-win-mag.html" target="_blank">300 Winchester Magnum Ammunition</a></p><p></p><p>Once you have sometime under your belt with the current rifle/new scope and ammo, you'll probably have a good idea of where you want to go.</p><p></p><p>I think getting there is half the fun.gun)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Barrelnut, post: 1133145, member: 74902"] Tricky, First you need to figure out exactly what you want the rifle to do. Then you need some sort of budget. 2k max might be a good spot for rifle and scope, but the sky is the limit for sure. Some folks use a dedicated long range rifle. They are usually heavy with thick long barrels, light triggers, and higher end higher powder scopes with dialing turrets. The rifles can weight 15 lbs. Not an uncommon weight. Weight is your friend on a long range rifle. They have rangefinders that are dependable for distances to and past 1000 yards. Then they handload and spend a LOT of time practicing to perfect their load and abilities. Some folks want more of a rifle they can carry for regular hunting and that could make that 1000 yard shot, if it ever comes up. These guys cut back on the weight some, use a heavier trigger, cut back on optic power a bit, but the quality and ability to dial are still there. I would have a look at some of the rifles Len has for sale on this site. Definitely not entry level stuff but would give a good idea of what a quality long range rig might be like. Then I would get a real good base line on what the Model 700 300 win you have will do. Might do that by getting a long range scope first that would meet your needs and put it on the rifle you have and see what she will do. If you handload great, if not you will probably need to try some ammo that uses popular high BC bullets for long range. Yes, I'm talking Bergers here. HSM has Bergers and is good ammo, if it will shoot in your rifle. Bergers can be finicky. Personally I would have a look at the Applied Ballistics ammo loaded with Berger classic hunter bullets.[url=http://www.buyabmammo.com/300-win-mag.html]300 Winchester Magnum Ammunition[/url] Once you have sometime under your belt with the current rifle/new scope and ammo, you'll probably have a good idea of where you want to go. I think getting there is half the fun.gun) [/QUOTE]
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