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Which rifle to use for first long range set up. (Reposted from wrong thread)
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<blockquote data-quote="Jud96" data-source="post: 913360" data-attributes="member: 69478"><p>Well first off, welcome to the site! Nice to see another high schooler, like me, interested in long range hunting and shooting. Now down to the business, if it were my decision I would go with the Savage. The Savage is a better design in my opinion. The Savage also has a lot more accessories available for it such as triggers, stocks, and barrels for upgrades later on. Your Winchester is more of a classic even though its not a pre-64 rifle, I would actually put the original stock back on it and keep it as a sentimental rifle because of its age and value. An older 60s Winchester would be a great rifle to pass down and keep in the family. </p><p></p><p>The .270 Winchester is a great cartridge to start out with for hunting long range. When I first started shooting long range with hunting rifles I used my light barreled Remington Model 700 .270 Win. I use it for deer hunting out to 700yds and long range varminting. This rifle means a lot to me because it was my Dad's best friend's rifle and I got it when I was only 10. It shoots outstanding, at 100yds it shoots 1/2inch groups easy and out to 700yds it stays around 1/2 MOA. I find it to be a great deer cartridge and will suit you well. I also have some great loads for the .270 WIN, so if you need any help reloading for it I will be happy to help.</p><p></p><p>I believe your Savage will be a great place to start. After getting into shooting long range you could possibly bed the rifle and maybe do more to it to fit your needs. Put a decent piece of glass on top of it and shoot good ammo and it'll be a great rifle. Hope this helps. If you need anymore help just ask, I will help out or one of the other members will.gun)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jud96, post: 913360, member: 69478"] Well first off, welcome to the site! Nice to see another high schooler, like me, interested in long range hunting and shooting. Now down to the business, if it were my decision I would go with the Savage. The Savage is a better design in my opinion. The Savage also has a lot more accessories available for it such as triggers, stocks, and barrels for upgrades later on. Your Winchester is more of a classic even though its not a pre-64 rifle, I would actually put the original stock back on it and keep it as a sentimental rifle because of its age and value. An older 60s Winchester would be a great rifle to pass down and keep in the family. The .270 Winchester is a great cartridge to start out with for hunting long range. When I first started shooting long range with hunting rifles I used my light barreled Remington Model 700 .270 Win. I use it for deer hunting out to 700yds and long range varminting. This rifle means a lot to me because it was my Dad's best friend's rifle and I got it when I was only 10. It shoots outstanding, at 100yds it shoots 1/2inch groups easy and out to 700yds it stays around 1/2 MOA. I find it to be a great deer cartridge and will suit you well. I also have some great loads for the .270 WIN, so if you need any help reloading for it I will be happy to help. I believe your Savage will be a great place to start. After getting into shooting long range you could possibly bed the rifle and maybe do more to it to fit your needs. Put a decent piece of glass on top of it and shoot good ammo and it'll be a great rifle. Hope this helps. If you need anymore help just ask, I will help out or one of the other members will.gun) [/QUOTE]
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