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New rifle quesstion, probably 6.5-284
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<blockquote data-quote="Bedon292" data-source="post: 555476" data-attributes="member: 37783"><p>After having lurked here for a very long time I am finally getting ready to get my first long range hunting rifle, but have a few questions.</p><p></p><p>I am thinking I will go with the 6.5-284 for this rifle as my wife wants to be able to shoot it as well. I would love to get a .338 for even longer ranges but she already hates my .308 because of the kick and I can only imagine the .338 is about the same even with a good muzzle break. The 6.5-284 also seems like a much more economical guns if I am going to use it for 1000 yard competitions (or at least try to) with the difference in brass and bullet prices.</p><p></p><p>Now for the actual question: Is it worth getting a Savage 111 LRH or would it be better to do a custom gun? Time is not an issue for me, I am in Afghanistan till March anyways so I won't get to use it till next season anyways. Weight is also not much of an issue either, I carry around a 14lb rifle all day every day and doesn't bother me any more, I can carry it and 60lbs of gear all day long or backpack hunting easy.</p><p></p><p>I have been looking a lot at what other people have been doing and have some ideas for a custom gun:</p><p></p><p>Stevens 200 for the action: ~300</p><p>28 inch fluted barrel (Broughton 5C maybe?): ~600 (400 not fluted)</p><p>Trigger undecided: ~100</p><p>Stock undecided: ~100</p><p>Muzzle beak (maybe, for recovery and wife): ~75</p><p>Gunsmith: ???</p><p></p><p>Come out to about 1100-1200 plus the smith which I guess would put it closer to 1500. A lot more than the 111 but much longer barrel and everything how I want it. Plus more places to spread the price across so the wife doesn't find out the real cost.</p><p></p><p>Also does anyone know a good gunsmith for this kind of work in eastern NC? I much prefer face to face vs someone over the internet. I am willing to travel a bit for a good one, but I am located in Jacksonville. And feel free to suggest scopes that you have on a similar setup, but that is more of a a question for the end of the build.</p><p></p><p>Thanks for any input.</p><p></p><p>Edit: Oh and I was thinking 140gr A-Max and 142gr SMK as the main bullets to use depending on purpose.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bedon292, post: 555476, member: 37783"] After having lurked here for a very long time I am finally getting ready to get my first long range hunting rifle, but have a few questions. I am thinking I will go with the 6.5-284 for this rifle as my wife wants to be able to shoot it as well. I would love to get a .338 for even longer ranges but she already hates my .308 because of the kick and I can only imagine the .338 is about the same even with a good muzzle break. The 6.5-284 also seems like a much more economical guns if I am going to use it for 1000 yard competitions (or at least try to) with the difference in brass and bullet prices. Now for the actual question: Is it worth getting a Savage 111 LRH or would it be better to do a custom gun? Time is not an issue for me, I am in Afghanistan till March anyways so I won't get to use it till next season anyways. Weight is also not much of an issue either, I carry around a 14lb rifle all day every day and doesn't bother me any more, I can carry it and 60lbs of gear all day long or backpack hunting easy. I have been looking a lot at what other people have been doing and have some ideas for a custom gun: Stevens 200 for the action: ~300 28 inch fluted barrel (Broughton 5C maybe?): ~600 (400 not fluted) Trigger undecided: ~100 Stock undecided: ~100 Muzzle beak (maybe, for recovery and wife): ~75 Gunsmith: ??? Come out to about 1100-1200 plus the smith which I guess would put it closer to 1500. A lot more than the 111 but much longer barrel and everything how I want it. Plus more places to spread the price across so the wife doesn't find out the real cost. Also does anyone know a good gunsmith for this kind of work in eastern NC? I much prefer face to face vs someone over the internet. I am willing to travel a bit for a good one, but I am located in Jacksonville. And feel free to suggest scopes that you have on a similar setup, but that is more of a a question for the end of the build. Thanks for any input. Edit: Oh and I was thinking 140gr A-Max and 142gr SMK as the main bullets to use depending on purpose. [/QUOTE]
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