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The Basics, Starting Out
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<blockquote data-quote="anthony.smith22383" data-source="post: 1014267" data-attributes="member: 84034"><p>I would decide on how long of shots you plan on taking first, then budget second, and go from there onto caliber, manufacturer and model, and then on set-up (i.e., stock, trigger, barrel, etc). I chose the 11 XP Trophy Hunter because of how cheap it was ($399 from Palmetto State, and I got a $75 rebate also), which would allow me to build it up how I choose, and keep my cost (minus glass) down. I went with .308 so I could build it up, shoot LR and practice my wind calls and getting it out there, and plan on swapping it over to 7mmx08 just before firearms season next year. I'll be taking between 100-700 yard shots next year, and either of those rounds would do. I also didn't want a boat load of recoil, hence the .300 SA calibers. I haven't done hardly anything to the rifle yet other than check all the mounts for the scope, level it, and make sure the barrel lug was seated properly and the action screws torqued properly. I consistently get 1/4 -1/2 MOA @ 100 yards shooting Black Hills Gold Match 168gr out of it. I can't wait to see how well it does once I stretch its legs, and then get it worked up and start load development.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="anthony.smith22383, post: 1014267, member: 84034"] I would decide on how long of shots you plan on taking first, then budget second, and go from there onto caliber, manufacturer and model, and then on set-up (i.e., stock, trigger, barrel, etc). I chose the 11 XP Trophy Hunter because of how cheap it was ($399 from Palmetto State, and I got a $75 rebate also), which would allow me to build it up how I choose, and keep my cost (minus glass) down. I went with .308 so I could build it up, shoot LR and practice my wind calls and getting it out there, and plan on swapping it over to 7mmx08 just before firearms season next year. I'll be taking between 100-700 yard shots next year, and either of those rounds would do. I also didn't want a boat load of recoil, hence the .300 SA calibers. I haven't done hardly anything to the rifle yet other than check all the mounts for the scope, level it, and make sure the barrel lug was seated properly and the action screws torqued properly. I consistently get 1/4 -1/2 MOA @ 100 yards shooting Black Hills Gold Match 168gr out of it. I can't wait to see how well it does once I stretch its legs, and then get it worked up and start load development. [/QUOTE]
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