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<blockquote data-quote="Bang4theBuck" data-source="post: 1655369" data-attributes="member: 73596"><p>Admittedly, I didn't read everyone's response, so some of this might be redundant. I completely understand your need to stay on a budget. That can present a bunch of challenges when chasing accuracy. However, being new to shooting centerfire rifles is something that can be overcome, fairly easily. I noticed that the OP reached out for some help, in his area. That is the smartest/cheapest thing you can do. Factory ammo and range fees can add up quickly. If I were starting out again, I would definitely be looking for a friend that would be willing to help me develop my own loads for the rifle. I do it for friends that are new to shooting all of the time. We start out with properly cleaning their rifle, and disassembly of the scope/rings/mounts, so that we can be sure that they are back on the rifle correctly. We go to the range with 2 boxes of ammo that have decent brass, and work on shooting technique. It is not uncommon to cut group sizes in half on the first trip, and we generated brass for reloading that is fire-formed to your chamber. I have them go buy their own dies (anywhere from $40 to $400), and usually their own components, and I coach them through developing a load. The cost of the dies is often offset in the next two range sessions, so it really doesn't matter if they don't intend to take up reloading right away. The other thing that is huge to me is taking good notes. and I don't mean only after the first range session. Make notes about everything that went well, what didn't go well, what the weather was, how comfortable were you on the bench, did you have a 338 with a tank brake next to you? You can always discard this info later if it turns out to be worthless, but more often than not, I go back and reference this information at some point. Even if it is only to prove to a perspective buyer that you have good documentation of the round count on your rifle if you decide to sell it at tome point in the future. All the other stuff about about bedding is also 100% relevant, and accurate, I just didn't cover that as everyone else did. Good Luck. PM me, if you have any questions.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bang4theBuck, post: 1655369, member: 73596"] Admittedly, I didn't read everyone's response, so some of this might be redundant. I completely understand your need to stay on a budget. That can present a bunch of challenges when chasing accuracy. However, being new to shooting centerfire rifles is something that can be overcome, fairly easily. I noticed that the OP reached out for some help, in his area. That is the smartest/cheapest thing you can do. Factory ammo and range fees can add up quickly. If I were starting out again, I would definitely be looking for a friend that would be willing to help me develop my own loads for the rifle. I do it for friends that are new to shooting all of the time. We start out with properly cleaning their rifle, and disassembly of the scope/rings/mounts, so that we can be sure that they are back on the rifle correctly. We go to the range with 2 boxes of ammo that have decent brass, and work on shooting technique. It is not uncommon to cut group sizes in half on the first trip, and we generated brass for reloading that is fire-formed to your chamber. I have them go buy their own dies (anywhere from $40 to $400), and usually their own components, and I coach them through developing a load. The cost of the dies is often offset in the next two range sessions, so it really doesn't matter if they don't intend to take up reloading right away. The other thing that is huge to me is taking good notes. and I don't mean only after the first range session. Make notes about everything that went well, what didn't go well, what the weather was, how comfortable were you on the bench, did you have a 338 with a tank brake next to you? You can always discard this info later if it turns out to be worthless, but more often than not, I go back and reference this information at some point. Even if it is only to prove to a perspective buyer that you have good documentation of the round count on your rifle if you decide to sell it at tome point in the future. All the other stuff about about bedding is also 100% relevant, and accurate, I just didn't cover that as everyone else did. Good Luck. PM me, if you have any questions. [/QUOTE]
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