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<blockquote data-quote="mtsooner" data-source="post: 478084" data-attributes="member: 14460"><p>Ok, after my original thread, in which I asked about the 300 RUM, I decided to do a little more research, and since this will be my "only" rifle for a while, hopefully you all can help me make a wise decision.</p><p></p><p>Based on recommendations for my hunting here in Colorado for elk/bear/deer/pronghorn, I have decided on a 300WSM. It seems to be perfect for LR elk/bear, good for LR deer, and a little overkill, but usable for LR pronghorn. Now settling on the exact gun. So, here's what I'm thinking:</p><p></p><p>I'd like a great "out of the box" shooter, but also a rifle, as I get the extra money to upgrade parts (i.e., barrel, stock, etc.), that I can turn into my fully custom LR shooter over time. I'm going to stay under $1000 for the initial rifle purchase, as well.</p><p></p><p>The best "bang for the buck" I can seem to come up with for now is the <strong>Savage 11 Long Range Hunter in 300WSM</strong>. I think it seems to offer a great out of the box LR newbie place to start.</p><p></p><p>So, what would your opinions be on my choice, and would you have any other guns in that price range you'd recommend? Also, what would be the potential range of shot I could take with that gun, as it sits, from the factory, once I learn the rifle and what I'm doing with it, before any modifications?</p><p></p><p>Thanks guys for your help in getting me started here!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mtsooner, post: 478084, member: 14460"] Ok, after my original thread, in which I asked about the 300 RUM, I decided to do a little more research, and since this will be my "only" rifle for a while, hopefully you all can help me make a wise decision. Based on recommendations for my hunting here in Colorado for elk/bear/deer/pronghorn, I have decided on a 300WSM. It seems to be perfect for LR elk/bear, good for LR deer, and a little overkill, but usable for LR pronghorn. Now settling on the exact gun. So, here's what I'm thinking: I'd like a great "out of the box" shooter, but also a rifle, as I get the extra money to upgrade parts (i.e., barrel, stock, etc.), that I can turn into my fully custom LR shooter over time. I'm going to stay under $1000 for the initial rifle purchase, as well. The best "bang for the buck" I can seem to come up with for now is the [B]Savage 11 Long Range Hunter in 300WSM[/B]. I think it seems to offer a great out of the box LR newbie place to start. So, what would your opinions be on my choice, and would you have any other guns in that price range you'd recommend? Also, what would be the potential range of shot I could take with that gun, as it sits, from the factory, once I learn the rifle and what I'm doing with it, before any modifications? Thanks guys for your help in getting me started here! [/QUOTE]
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