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<blockquote data-quote="pwrdbycotn" data-source="post: 682572" data-attributes="member: 29096"><p>This is the decision I made. I have been shooting a 300 RUM for 3 years now getting comfortable at longer ranges and better in my reloading. I've spent a great deal of time and money on becoming competent at longer ranges. Now that I can hit 1k very reliably I am building a 338 lapua improved. I'm mainly building this rifle for a bear hunt that I plan on going on in a few years. Yes, I said years! I only get to shoot a lot during the winter so, for me, it will take a few years for me to become comfortable with the gun and load. I plan on taking this gun to 2000 yards and I know it won't happen right away. I haven't been at this nearly as long as these other guys, but I, too, would suggest waiting. Save up and buy/build exactly what you want with the optics (rifle scope, binoculars, rangefinder) that you want. I have been saving for my 338 for a year and a half and still don't have a scope bought yet and I will keep saving for a vectronix terrapin. A lot of people don't think of things like a $2000 rangefinder that will reliably range to 1500 yards. Do what you want, but if I were you I would wait until next year when you won't have to rush.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pwrdbycotn, post: 682572, member: 29096"] This is the decision I made. I have been shooting a 300 RUM for 3 years now getting comfortable at longer ranges and better in my reloading. I've spent a great deal of time and money on becoming competent at longer ranges. Now that I can hit 1k very reliably I am building a 338 lapua improved. I'm mainly building this rifle for a bear hunt that I plan on going on in a few years. Yes, I said years! I only get to shoot a lot during the winter so, for me, it will take a few years for me to become comfortable with the gun and load. I plan on taking this gun to 2000 yards and I know it won't happen right away. I haven't been at this nearly as long as these other guys, but I, too, would suggest waiting. Save up and buy/build exactly what you want with the optics (rifle scope, binoculars, rangefinder) that you want. I have been saving for my 338 for a year and a half and still don't have a scope bought yet and I will keep saving for a vectronix terrapin. A lot of people don't think of things like a $2000 rangefinder that will reliably range to 1500 yards. Do what you want, but if I were you I would wait until next year when you won't have to rush. [/QUOTE]
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