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<blockquote data-quote="Brambles" data-source="post: 253494" data-attributes="member: 11508"><p>I'm interested in doing some long range shooting, and perhaps after getting proficient, looking at possibly taking game at longish ranges.</p><p> </p><p>Starting platform is a Remington BDL SS 300 ultra mag, Leupold VXIII 4.5-14x40, harris bipod.</p><p> </p><p>I have to pack this thing in the mountains so I don't want to go goofy on the weight. I have a few lightweight rifles for long distance backpacking, this new build will likely involve shorter hike in trips, probably within 2 hours of the trailhead.</p><p> </p><p>I had to pass up a 195" mule deer this year because I couldn't get close enough for a shot. In the future, given adequate time and conditions I would like to be able to make that shot. With plenty of practice first of course...</p><p> </p><p>What would you do to the rifle first, it shoots half decent with 95 gr of Retumbo pushing a 200 gr accubond @ 3208 fps. </p><p> </p><p>Part of me is thinking of just sending it away to get the action trued and accurized, chamber cleaned up and barrel re crowned and see what that does for accuracy, but the other part of me says just rebarrel the **** thing and stop ****ing around. Whatcha figure?</p><p> </p><p>Are sporter stocks adequate for consistant "in the field" long range shooting or does a guy really need to upgrade to a tac style stock? I have a Bansner Hi-Tech sporter stock I can throw on it as long as I don't go larger on the barrel channel, don't really want to hogg out the stock as I can use it on my other lightweight rigs if all else fails.</p><p> </p><p>I'd be happy with a 700-800 yard gun, don't really think I want to be shooting 1000 yards.</p><p> </p><p>Thanks for any help </p><p> </p><p>Brambles</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Brambles, post: 253494, member: 11508"] I'm interested in doing some long range shooting, and perhaps after getting proficient, looking at possibly taking game at longish ranges. Starting platform is a Remington BDL SS 300 ultra mag, Leupold VXIII 4.5-14x40, harris bipod. I have to pack this thing in the mountains so I don't want to go goofy on the weight. I have a few lightweight rifles for long distance backpacking, this new build will likely involve shorter hike in trips, probably within 2 hours of the trailhead. I had to pass up a 195" mule deer this year because I couldn't get close enough for a shot. In the future, given adequate time and conditions I would like to be able to make that shot. With plenty of practice first of course... What would you do to the rifle first, it shoots half decent with 95 gr of Retumbo pushing a 200 gr accubond @ 3208 fps. Part of me is thinking of just sending it away to get the action trued and accurized, chamber cleaned up and barrel re crowned and see what that does for accuracy, but the other part of me says just rebarrel the **** thing and stop ****ing around. Whatcha figure? Are sporter stocks adequate for consistant "in the field" long range shooting or does a guy really need to upgrade to a tac style stock? I have a Bansner Hi-Tech sporter stock I can throw on it as long as I don't go larger on the barrel channel, don't really want to hogg out the stock as I can use it on my other lightweight rigs if all else fails. I'd be happy with a 700-800 yard gun, don't really think I want to be shooting 1000 yards. Thanks for any help Brambles [/QUOTE]
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