Golovkin
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Quick backstory:
Remington 700 .338RUM I've owned since 2000 (almost 20yrs!), I've killed about a dozen antelope, exactly 17 Elk, and a couple deer with it. I love this rifle, it has a Leupold 4.5 X 14 variX3, A custom two hole muzzle break ( 2 large holes drilled through the last inch of the back bored barrel), and I've replaced the factory synthetic stock with a beautiful wood CDL stock, and
Normally I zero at 300yds and take shots no farther than 450yds, but must shots are on elk in the timber and under 100yards, but sometimes farther.
There are several downsides to my setup and skill set that I want to address.
Recoil: This thing is a thumper, I'd like to tame it down a bit by adding about a lb. of weight to the stock. Adding 8oz. in front of the magazine in the forearm and 8oz near the wrist. (to maintain balance). The whole rig weighs 9lb currently, I'd like it to be 10lb.
Accuracy: Pillar/glass bed the action and float the barrel. Replace the factory trigger and do a speed lock. I've also sent off the scope for a locking zero stop dial so that my 250gr. A-frames can be dialed out to 700yds with the scope.
I'd also like to get a bipod so that I have the option of putting it on when I'm not timber hunting and I plan to practice with it in the field and on the range to see how far I can push my ranges.
Any opinions or advice?
Remington 700 .338RUM I've owned since 2000 (almost 20yrs!), I've killed about a dozen antelope, exactly 17 Elk, and a couple deer with it. I love this rifle, it has a Leupold 4.5 X 14 variX3, A custom two hole muzzle break ( 2 large holes drilled through the last inch of the back bored barrel), and I've replaced the factory synthetic stock with a beautiful wood CDL stock, and
Normally I zero at 300yds and take shots no farther than 450yds, but must shots are on elk in the timber and under 100yards, but sometimes farther.
There are several downsides to my setup and skill set that I want to address.
Recoil: This thing is a thumper, I'd like to tame it down a bit by adding about a lb. of weight to the stock. Adding 8oz. in front of the magazine in the forearm and 8oz near the wrist. (to maintain balance). The whole rig weighs 9lb currently, I'd like it to be 10lb.
Accuracy: Pillar/glass bed the action and float the barrel. Replace the factory trigger and do a speed lock. I've also sent off the scope for a locking zero stop dial so that my 250gr. A-frames can be dialed out to 700yds with the scope.
I'd also like to get a bipod so that I have the option of putting it on when I'm not timber hunting and I plan to practice with it in the field and on the range to see how far I can push my ranges.
Any opinions or advice?