Recent content by varmint1911

Thanks for your input all. I am on a budget; new dad. I now have a new meaning for the phrase "disposable income"; it means buying diapers, wipes and such. I am going to go with the Sav. in 260. As far as optics, I have my eye on a Vortex Viper PST 4-16x50 FFP ERB-1MOA. I have read nothing but...

Thanks. You have certainly given me food for thought. If nothing else I have learned the emphasis you place on BC. I think I'll put off buying a new rifle for now, and upgrade some of my exiting equipment. Right now I am limited to about 400 yards in both hunting and shooting range distance...

I was thinking 260 but some people swear by the 308. 7mm-08 is not available in the Savage I want (can afford). I have a 6.5 Grendel which i have been practicing with (needs a better trigger), but am partial to bolts. I shoot a lot of A-Max and SST's and some Sierras in my guns with pretty good...

I am new to the LR game. On a tight budget; am considering a Savage Long Range Hunter in either 260 rem or 308 win. w/Vortex Crossfire II 6-18. I have about a zillion pieces of 308 brass; have read several articles about necking down 308 so should not be a big consideration. I will use this...

Hi from VA. Have been shooting-hunting almost 50 years; I'll be 60 my birthday; have recently become interested in long range shooting. I have learned a lot by just reading the articles and post here. I stumbled on this site, glad I did. Thanks.