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<blockquote data-quote="duckhunter175" data-source="post: 1164790" data-attributes="member: 89164"><p>Gurn- I started out on here about a year ago following posts, gleaning information before deciding on what I wanted to do. I think what you will find on most of the "Long Range Beginner" threads and posts will follow the same tune. Most modern rifles and calibers can meet the expectations that you laid out in your initial post, to include your .270wsm. But I agree it is fun to start on a new gun or a more focused build to specialize. Round selection is very important, as is the rifle but you make your money with the rifle scope and if you are hand loading. </p><p></p><p>My rookie recipe was as follows:</p><p>Savage 111 LRH in 6.5x284 (There is a wealth of info on reloading the 6.5x284)</p><p>DNZ one piece 30mm rings</p><p>Vortex HSLR 4-16x50 FFP Scope</p><p></p><p>I broke the rifle in with two boxes of Nosler 129gr LRABs and kept the brass.</p><p></p><p>I spent $75 on a basic chronograph and book two reloading books that I read from cover to cover. I bought a Hornady Classic Kit and a few extra parts recommended by my gun store.</p><p></p><p>I spent time tweaking my loads over the summer and I killed my first AZ Coues deer at 348m.</p><p></p><p>Enjoy the site and the knowledge and let us know what you settle on!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="duckhunter175, post: 1164790, member: 89164"] Gurn- I started out on here about a year ago following posts, gleaning information before deciding on what I wanted to do. I think what you will find on most of the "Long Range Beginner" threads and posts will follow the same tune. Most modern rifles and calibers can meet the expectations that you laid out in your initial post, to include your .270wsm. But I agree it is fun to start on a new gun or a more focused build to specialize. Round selection is very important, as is the rifle but you make your money with the rifle scope and if you are hand loading. My rookie recipe was as follows: Savage 111 LRH in 6.5x284 (There is a wealth of info on reloading the 6.5x284) DNZ one piece 30mm rings Vortex HSLR 4-16x50 FFP Scope I broke the rifle in with two boxes of Nosler 129gr LRABs and kept the brass. I spent $75 on a basic chronograph and book two reloading books that I read from cover to cover. I bought a Hornady Classic Kit and a few extra parts recommended by my gun store. I spent time tweaking my loads over the summer and I killed my first AZ Coues deer at 348m. Enjoy the site and the knowledge and let us know what you settle on! [/QUOTE]
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