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Building first custom rifle
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<blockquote data-quote="Sam Pace" data-source="post: 2037754" data-attributes="member: 110365"><p>Fascinating replies with so many options! I love it . . . this stuff is so much fun to read. </p><p></p><p>Anyway, I love the 6.5x55 swede option bc it's just a reliable, proven, and cool caliber. It will do everything you ask it to do. </p><p></p><p>That said, I'm loving my 6.5 PRC. If you want a "do it all" rifle then this caliber is exceptional. It will take down an elk or a deer or an antelope without a doubt. </p><p></p><p>I have a 6mm CM that I love for deer hunting, but it has limitations on the size of game it will effectively take down at distance. Under 300 yards it will take down just about anything you want.</p><p></p><p>7mm Reg Mag is a great option too if you want to run a long action. I prefer a little less recoil. Since I hunt the mountains here in Colorado I want a lighter gun and so the 7mm hits me a little harder than I prefer.</p><p></p><p>Since you are doing a custom build you might look at the Big Horn Origen actions. I have a couple and I love them. They are smooth and precision built. No need for blueprinting really.</p><p></p><p>There's my 10 cents worth. Good luck and enjoy the build!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sam Pace, post: 2037754, member: 110365"] Fascinating replies with so many options! I love it . . . this stuff is so much fun to read. Anyway, I love the 6.5x55 swede option bc it's just a reliable, proven, and cool caliber. It will do everything you ask it to do. That said, I'm loving my 6.5 PRC. If you want a "do it all" rifle then this caliber is exceptional. It will take down an elk or a deer or an antelope without a doubt. I have a 6mm CM that I love for deer hunting, but it has limitations on the size of game it will effectively take down at distance. Under 300 yards it will take down just about anything you want. 7mm Reg Mag is a great option too if you want to run a long action. I prefer a little less recoil. Since I hunt the mountains here in Colorado I want a lighter gun and so the 7mm hits me a little harder than I prefer. Since you are doing a custom build you might look at the Big Horn Origen actions. I have a couple and I love them. They are smooth and precision built. No need for blueprinting really. There's my 10 cents worth. Good luck and enjoy the build! [/QUOTE]
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