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<blockquote data-quote="260savage" data-source="post: 1259935" data-attributes="member: 72537"><p>Hey guys</p><p> </p><p>I have a Savage Model 11 in .260 that I am looking to "improve" a bit. I have never built a gun before and do not have any gun smithing experience. I also do not have machining tools, but I understand that I can do a lot of work on a Savage myself. I plan to use it for western hunting. I know the heavier guns are generally more accurate but I want to try to find a happy medium between good accuracy and light weight, with accuracy being more important between the two.</p><p> </p><p>The caliber... I hunt 80% deer and 20% elk. I do reload and enjoy it. I will consider just about anything, but I am currently looking at 260AI, 6.5 Creedmore, 6.5-284 or .284. I would also add 6.5-06, 280AI, 7SAUM or 7mm to the list but I don't think I can do that being my action is a SA. What do you suggest?</p><p> </p><p>The barrel... I do not know much about them. Im assuming 24 or 26"? What contour and manufacturer do you suggest? I see Kreiger and Bartlein thrown around a lot. I belief I would need a prefit barrel correct? </p><p> </p><p>The stock... I like the looks of the M24 style stocks but I care more about performance than looks. Most of my shots are prone and I do very little bench shooting outside of load development. What stock would you suggest?</p><p> </p><p>Im sure there are other things I should look at, perhaps a new recoil lug? Anything Ive left out?</p><p> </p><p>I have a budget of about $1000 (not including scope). I will spend what I have to, but I don't want to blow a bunch of cash on diminishing returns either. If you don't mind, layout what you would do given my objectives. </p><p> </p><p>THANKS!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="260savage, post: 1259935, member: 72537"] Hey guys I have a Savage Model 11 in .260 that I am looking to "improve" a bit. I have never built a gun before and do not have any gun smithing experience. I also do not have machining tools, but I understand that I can do a lot of work on a Savage myself. I plan to use it for western hunting. I know the heavier guns are generally more accurate but I want to try to find a happy medium between good accuracy and light weight, with accuracy being more important between the two. The caliber... I hunt 80% deer and 20% elk. I do reload and enjoy it. I will consider just about anything, but I am currently looking at 260AI, 6.5 Creedmore, 6.5-284 or .284. I would also add 6.5-06, 280AI, 7SAUM or 7mm to the list but I don't think I can do that being my action is a SA. What do you suggest? The barrel... I do not know much about them. Im assuming 24 or 26"? What contour and manufacturer do you suggest? I see Kreiger and Bartlein thrown around a lot. I belief I would need a prefit barrel correct? The stock... I like the looks of the M24 style stocks but I care more about performance than looks. Most of my shots are prone and I do very little bench shooting outside of load development. What stock would you suggest? Im sure there are other things I should look at, perhaps a new recoil lug? Anything Ive left out? I have a budget of about $1000 (not including scope). I will spend what I have to, but I don't want to blow a bunch of cash on diminishing returns either. If you don't mind, layout what you would do given my objectives. THANKS! [/QUOTE]
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