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<blockquote data-quote="Hoppsing55" data-source="post: 2682949" data-attributes="member: 91210"><p>Welcome kameron, I think you are on the right track with a 7mm. It's proven to harvest elk, with good shot placement at reasonable - long distances. (700-800 yds +-) My elk rifle is a Savage 111 Long Range Hunter, 7mm Rem Mag. I reload and run 160 gr Accubonds at 3000fps = 1" moa or less, all day. This yields 1250+ft-lbs of energy at 800yds / 5000ft elevation. The gun is approx 11.5 lbs with scope. At 67 years I find this an acceptable mountain carry weight. This or similar setup with a good quality scope would run you about $2,000+-.</p><p></p><p>You mentioned the 300 win mag. Another great caliber. Both the 7mm rem mag and 300 win mag will typically have ammo available. Not so sure about the 7prc? You state, "don't have time to reload",,, or you don't reload??? You'll want to consider availability of ammo and or components, in either case.</p><p></p><p>Barrel swap? Savage rifles have an "easy" method of doing such, for a hobby - home gunsmith. In my experience, Savage makes very accurate "off the shelf" rifles! You'd have to do a little research on which manufacture's provide for your left hand requirement?</p><p></p><p>Not sure of your capability - desires for "hobby smithing"? But, you might also do some research with Northland Shooters Supply. They supply actions, barrels, and stocks you can put together.</p><p></p><p>Good luck! Welcome to the "rabbit hole" of Long Range shooting - hunting.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hoppsing55, post: 2682949, member: 91210"] Welcome kameron, I think you are on the right track with a 7mm. It's proven to harvest elk, with good shot placement at reasonable - long distances. (700-800 yds +-) My elk rifle is a Savage 111 Long Range Hunter, 7mm Rem Mag. I reload and run 160 gr Accubonds at 3000fps = 1" moa or less, all day. This yields 1250+ft-lbs of energy at 800yds / 5000ft elevation. The gun is approx 11.5 lbs with scope. At 67 years I find this an acceptable mountain carry weight. This or similar setup with a good quality scope would run you about $2,000+-. You mentioned the 300 win mag. Another great caliber. Both the 7mm rem mag and 300 win mag will typically have ammo available. Not so sure about the 7prc? You state, "don't have time to reload",,, or you don't reload??? You'll want to consider availability of ammo and or components, in either case. Barrel swap? Savage rifles have an "easy" method of doing such, for a hobby - home gunsmith. In my experience, Savage makes very accurate "off the shelf" rifles! You'd have to do a little research on which manufacture's provide for your left hand requirement? Not sure of your capability - desires for "hobby smithing"? But, you might also do some research with Northland Shooters Supply. They supply actions, barrels, and stocks you can put together. Good luck! Welcome to the "rabbit hole" of Long Range shooting - hunting. [/QUOTE]
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