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<blockquote data-quote="Hawkeyeguy" data-source="post: 1245164" data-attributes="member: 98515"><p>Okay, I'm for sure going with the R700 5R. Now I just need to find the proper scope for it. Mudrunner, that one you suggested is FFP. Doesn't that produce a sort of hindrance at long range because the reticle expands with magnification? That's just what I've read, obviously.. I have no true understanding of glass at this point.</p><p></p><p>Wildrose, those are some good suggestions. I'll look into the ruger. I am a Hawkeye after all haha. The only issue with that specialty 5R is the price increase.. for the money I could have a normal 5R threaded and switch the trigger. The only significant thing gained is the lack of shine on the barrel. (Which is something I'd definitely have to fix on the original.)</p><p></p><p>A question for everyone. If you had to pick one caliber to use for the rest of your life, what would it be? Obviously I'm not trying to pigeonhole myself like that for real, but if I'm gonna get reloading gear for my setup, I'd like to choose a caliber that can suit me well, through maybe a few guns as I get older (big game, small game, extreme long range targeting). I'm not a collecter, and probably never will be, everything I own has a practical use. So is the 300winmag the right choice, or is there some obscure cartridge that can do this better?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hawkeyeguy, post: 1245164, member: 98515"] Okay, I'm for sure going with the R700 5R. Now I just need to find the proper scope for it. Mudrunner, that one you suggested is FFP. Doesn't that produce a sort of hindrance at long range because the reticle expands with magnification? That's just what I've read, obviously.. I have no true understanding of glass at this point. Wildrose, those are some good suggestions. I'll look into the ruger. I am a Hawkeye after all haha. The only issue with that specialty 5R is the price increase.. for the money I could have a normal 5R threaded and switch the trigger. The only significant thing gained is the lack of shine on the barrel. (Which is something I'd definitely have to fix on the original.) A question for everyone. If you had to pick one caliber to use for the rest of your life, what would it be? Obviously I'm not trying to pigeonhole myself like that for real, but if I'm gonna get reloading gear for my setup, I'd like to choose a caliber that can suit me well, through maybe a few guns as I get older (big game, small game, extreme long range targeting). I'm not a collecter, and probably never will be, everything I own has a practical use. So is the 300winmag the right choice, or is there some obscure cartridge that can do this better? [/QUOTE]
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