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<blockquote data-quote="StrutNut" data-source="post: 1119412" data-attributes="member: 88257"><p>I was looking at something similar to you except I wanted it for more than just deer. I wanted something for elk and moose as well. I am expecting to have most of my shots under 500 yards BUT after a lot of practice I want to be proficient out to 1000 as well. For 1000 yard shots for me it will be reloading time so I can maximize the rounds performance in my rifle. I too chose to go with Savage for the reasons above. I went with a 300 win mag and I also chose the Bear Hunter which was posted in the video earlier. I just today put the gun on order. If for some reason I cant get a 300wm I will get the 300 short mag. Optics was a harder decision. I have not ordered it yet but am leaning to the Burris XTR II over the Bushnell LRHS because of the warranty that Burris has. The other scope in the mix is a used NightForce NXS. Its the old SFP vs FFP debate. I am leaning to the FFP at the moment. I also plan on getting either the Lieca or the Bushnell 1 mile as well as a kestrel and data book. A rear bag, mat and a good bipod and I hope to be hitting the range as soon as everything is put together so I can start doing load development. My goal is to be shooting proficiently beyond 700 by next fall and hopefully at 1000 yards in 3 years. Again though I fully intend most of my shots to be under 500 yards. I will also be shooting a lot of .223 to 1000 for practicing my skills. Shooting to 1000 seems to be a major commitment and I am looking forward to it! I am sure I am leaving some things out too but thats my starting point. I hope it helps.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="StrutNut, post: 1119412, member: 88257"] I was looking at something similar to you except I wanted it for more than just deer. I wanted something for elk and moose as well. I am expecting to have most of my shots under 500 yards BUT after a lot of practice I want to be proficient out to 1000 as well. For 1000 yard shots for me it will be reloading time so I can maximize the rounds performance in my rifle. I too chose to go with Savage for the reasons above. I went with a 300 win mag and I also chose the Bear Hunter which was posted in the video earlier. I just today put the gun on order. If for some reason I cant get a 300wm I will get the 300 short mag. Optics was a harder decision. I have not ordered it yet but am leaning to the Burris XTR II over the Bushnell LRHS because of the warranty that Burris has. The other scope in the mix is a used NightForce NXS. Its the old SFP vs FFP debate. I am leaning to the FFP at the moment. I also plan on getting either the Lieca or the Bushnell 1 mile as well as a kestrel and data book. A rear bag, mat and a good bipod and I hope to be hitting the range as soon as everything is put together so I can start doing load development. My goal is to be shooting proficiently beyond 700 by next fall and hopefully at 1000 yards in 3 years. Again though I fully intend most of my shots to be under 500 yards. I will also be shooting a lot of .223 to 1000 for practicing my skills. Shooting to 1000 seems to be a major commitment and I am looking forward to it! I am sure I am leaving some things out too but thats my starting point. I hope it helps. [/QUOTE]
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