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<blockquote data-quote="7mmaniac" data-source="post: 182506" data-attributes="member: 10096"><p>I was referred to this site by a fellow on a different site I have been on for years. I've struggled trying to gather (user) info on long range rifle details, not bench guns. </p><p>I'm looking to build a full custom long range hunting rifle that performs like a bench gun, relatively speaking. Have been shooting out to 500 for several years with tuned factory rigs. I want to make sure that I make well informed decisions that will compliment my shooting/hunting style. From what I can tell, this site is overflowing with knowledgable LR builders/shooters.</p><p> I will tell you what I want, hopefully you will enlighten me as to what I need. I'm looking to build a true long range hunting rifle, out to 800 yards. I will shoot it year round on my range. I love to tinker with handloads and try new components. I want it light enough that it's functional as a hunting rifle. It will be used from 'shooting houses' on pipeline right of ways. 10 pounds or so all up. One of the various 7mm's (7RM, STW) will be chosen. Barrel in the 27" range. Stiller action, McM stock, Krieger barrel, resprung 700 trigger.</p><p>1) Actions - I'm LEFT-HANDED. Stiller Predator or TAC comes in Lefty. Is Stiller my only choice? I've heard the Predator wasn't exactly a true long range action, just a real nice all around unit. Is the TAC300 a better choice.</p><p>2) Stock- HTG design like M40A1.</p><p>3) Barrel- Krieger SS at 27", #5 straight, 6 or 7 fluted?</p><p>4) Do I need a 20 moa base or not?</p><p>5) Which rings?</p><p>6) Scope is undecided. </p><p> </p><p>I'm not sure how much rifle you ACTUALLY need to shoot long, I know the heavier the better but where is the middle ground. My two long range shooters I've been using are in the 9-10 pound range. </p><p> </p><p>I know that's a lot of info but I'll take what you throw at me. </p><p> </p><p>Thanks, Tim</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="7mmaniac, post: 182506, member: 10096"] I was referred to this site by a fellow on a different site I have been on for years. I've struggled trying to gather (user) info on long range rifle details, not bench guns. I'm looking to build a full custom long range hunting rifle that performs like a bench gun, relatively speaking. Have been shooting out to 500 for several years with tuned factory rigs. I want to make sure that I make well informed decisions that will compliment my shooting/hunting style. From what I can tell, this site is overflowing with knowledgable LR builders/shooters. I will tell you what I want, hopefully you will enlighten me as to what I need. I'm looking to build a true long range hunting rifle, out to 800 yards. I will shoot it year round on my range. I love to tinker with handloads and try new components. I want it light enough that it's functional as a hunting rifle. It will be used from 'shooting houses' on pipeline right of ways. 10 pounds or so all up. One of the various 7mm's (7RM, STW) will be chosen. Barrel in the 27" range. Stiller action, McM stock, Krieger barrel, resprung 700 trigger. 1) Actions - I'm LEFT-HANDED. Stiller Predator or TAC comes in Lefty. Is Stiller my only choice? I've heard the Predator wasn't exactly a true long range action, just a real nice all around unit. Is the TAC300 a better choice. 2) Stock- HTG design like M40A1. 3) Barrel- Krieger SS at 27", #5 straight, 6 or 7 fluted? 4) Do I need a 20 moa base or not? 5) Which rings? 6) Scope is undecided. I'm not sure how much rifle you ACTUALLY need to shoot long, I know the heavier the better but where is the middle ground. My two long range shooters I've been using are in the 9-10 pound range. I know that's a lot of info but I'll take what you throw at me. Thanks, Tim [/QUOTE]
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