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<blockquote data-quote="MontanaRifleman" data-source="post: 908905" data-attributes="member: 11717"><p>First, I will never buy another Beretta product again. I bought a SAKO M85 Finnlight in 300 WSM expecting it to be a tack driver with a some carefully crafted handloaded ammo. It would not shoot handloaded or factory ammo worth a darn. It averages 2-4 MOA in inconsistant groups. The recoil lug system is a joke and recoil lugs are a critical part of a good shooting rifle. Beretta gave me the run around after sending the rifle in twice. They would not stand behind their product and told me I would be charged if the rifle was sent in again. Told me I didn't know how to clean a rifle.</p><p></p><p>Next, since this is LR hunting, I assume you are asking for advice on a rifle that will give you LR precision. My advise is get the heaviest barreled rifle you think you can live with. You're the best judge of that. My Long range carry rifles weigh 13 1/2 lbs with NF scope and Harris bipod, empty. 14 lbs loaded. That's a 27" #5 non-fluted tube, .750 @ muzzle.</p><p></p><p>Also, if it's in the budget, get a custom rifle for about $3000 and put a $1000 starter scope (including base and rings) on it and save up for a NF or equivalent to mount later. Another option is to buy a Cooper for about $2000 and top it with a NF. I would opt for #1.</p><p></p><p>The 300 WSM will allow you to use a shorter barrel with good efficiency. That will save you a little weight and more maneuverable. If you go with a WSM, do it on a long action. Some custom actions makers make a WSM action. That is a compromise between a short and long action.</p><p></p><p>If you don't reload, all this precision equipment (custom rifle, top end scope) is being wasted. So figure that in to your thinking.</p><p></p><p>Cheers and welcome to LRH</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MontanaRifleman, post: 908905, member: 11717"] First, I will never buy another Beretta product again. I bought a SAKO M85 Finnlight in 300 WSM expecting it to be a tack driver with a some carefully crafted handloaded ammo. It would not shoot handloaded or factory ammo worth a darn. It averages 2-4 MOA in inconsistant groups. The recoil lug system is a joke and recoil lugs are a critical part of a good shooting rifle. Beretta gave me the run around after sending the rifle in twice. They would not stand behind their product and told me I would be charged if the rifle was sent in again. Told me I didn't know how to clean a rifle. Next, since this is LR hunting, I assume you are asking for advice on a rifle that will give you LR precision. My advise is get the heaviest barreled rifle you think you can live with. You're the best judge of that. My Long range carry rifles weigh 13 1/2 lbs with NF scope and Harris bipod, empty. 14 lbs loaded. That's a 27" #5 non-fluted tube, .750 @ muzzle. Also, if it's in the budget, get a custom rifle for about $3000 and put a $1000 starter scope (including base and rings) on it and save up for a NF or equivalent to mount later. Another option is to buy a Cooper for about $2000 and top it with a NF. I would opt for #1. The 300 WSM will allow you to use a shorter barrel with good efficiency. That will save you a little weight and more maneuverable. If you go with a WSM, do it on a long action. Some custom actions makers make a WSM action. That is a compromise between a short and long action. If you don't reload, all this precision equipment (custom rifle, top end scope) is being wasted. So figure that in to your thinking. Cheers and welcome to LRH [/QUOTE]
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