For break in! would any ole rounds work since I'm not looking at groups or anything? Cheapest loaded rounds I can find be ok? I don't want to burn up my bergers. They're hard to come by these days. What's your routine with a factory barrel?
I was able to go into Houston today and hit Gander Mountain. They had a Sendero in 7 mag. I was able to get a feel for the stock and weight. Both were really good. I like the palm swell and rough feel to the stock. The Sendero is a sharp looking rifle! From what I've seen so far the 5R is about...
I'm looking at a Remington 300WM in either the 5R 26" mil spec, HS stocked or the Sendero II. They look to be be very similar, but what do y'all think?
Both if y'all's suggestions sound pretty good. I'm worried that the 338(lapua I assume) is gonna be too much, but toddc, you're prolly right in that it'll be cheaper in the long run as ill want to keep stepping up and stepping out.
The 7 mag sounds a lot more manageable though.
What about in...
I've been an avid hunter and shooter for over 25 years and I'm finally going to bite the bullet and go for a full custom, 1000 yard, long range rifle. I've got quite a few factory rigs that shoot "pretty good" (MOA and a little better), but I'm chasing the holy grail with things that just won't...