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The Basics, Starting Out
Starting with a Savage
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<blockquote data-quote="Mysticplayer" data-source="post: 260562" data-attributes="member: 8947"><p>Savage has one of, if not the longest Det mags for the 308/243 case. You can stuff a cartridge just under 3" and it will feed slick.</p><p> </p><p>There really isn't any need to go to a long action if you will stick with this cartridge family.</p><p> </p><p>Sounds like you are well on your way to having a great project.</p><p> </p><p>If I may suggest, have a look at the 260 and 7-08. Both will shoot circles around the 308 and have better barrel life then the 243.</p><p> </p><p>I find the 6.5 a perfect balance for LR plinking and mid range hunting. Recoil is less then your 308 and not much more then the 243.</p><p> </p><p>I am sure once you get the Savage barrel swap bug, you will try many. The 260R is just a great place to start.</p><p> </p><p>Jerry</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mysticplayer, post: 260562, member: 8947"] Savage has one of, if not the longest Det mags for the 308/243 case. You can stuff a cartridge just under 3" and it will feed slick. There really isn't any need to go to a long action if you will stick with this cartridge family. Sounds like you are well on your way to having a great project. If I may suggest, have a look at the 260 and 7-08. Both will shoot circles around the 308 and have better barrel life then the 243. I find the 6.5 a perfect balance for LR plinking and mid range hunting. Recoil is less then your 308 and not much more then the 243. I am sure once you get the Savage barrel swap bug, you will try many. The 260R is just a great place to start. Jerry [/QUOTE]
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