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The Basics, Starting Out
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<blockquote data-quote="Barrelnut" data-source="post: 1145307" data-attributes="member: 74902"><p>I shoot pretty much the same setup and can hit a 8" target fairly easy at 600 yards, so this rifle probably can too.</p><p></p><p>Might be a good idea to get the rifle shooting it's best before you change much, this way you will see the accuracy each new component adds. I would try to get to 2" or better groups at 200 yards before you change much.</p><p></p><p>Are you shooting off of sandbags? If so, I would get a adjustable Caldwell front rest and a rear bag of some sort. The front rest will help control barrel jump with a light magnum rifle from the bench and help accuracy. Try to stay off of the bipod with a light rifle until you have good results from the bench with a front rest. The bipod can come later.</p><p></p><p>Don't think you need a new stock yet. As mentioned the Savage 16 should come with the Savage Accustock which has the aluminum bedding block. It's a good stock and may work well, if it fits you. A 300 WSM in a sporter weight rifle can have some kick. If recoil is getting to be an issue, slip a Limbsaver pad over the regular Savage recoil pad and it should be very shootable.</p><p></p><p>A scope would probably give you the most bang for the buck right now. You don't need a high power scope to shoot long range, but they are nice to get that tack driving accuracy at the range when you are practicing, and with optics you get what you pay for. So spend some bucks here. For 600 yards or so a scope that tops out at 15x with a 44 bell would be good. Once you move up from these numbers prices seem to go up drastically.</p><p></p><p>The next place I would put my money would be on learning to reload. A BIG part of long range accuracy is very good ammo and lots of practice. It doesn't cost a fortune either. Hornady has some complete kits that are really good.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Barrelnut, post: 1145307, member: 74902"] I shoot pretty much the same setup and can hit a 8" target fairly easy at 600 yards, so this rifle probably can too. Might be a good idea to get the rifle shooting it's best before you change much, this way you will see the accuracy each new component adds. I would try to get to 2" or better groups at 200 yards before you change much. Are you shooting off of sandbags? If so, I would get a adjustable Caldwell front rest and a rear bag of some sort. The front rest will help control barrel jump with a light magnum rifle from the bench and help accuracy. Try to stay off of the bipod with a light rifle until you have good results from the bench with a front rest. The bipod can come later. Don't think you need a new stock yet. As mentioned the Savage 16 should come with the Savage Accustock which has the aluminum bedding block. It's a good stock and may work well, if it fits you. A 300 WSM in a sporter weight rifle can have some kick. If recoil is getting to be an issue, slip a Limbsaver pad over the regular Savage recoil pad and it should be very shootable. A scope would probably give you the most bang for the buck right now. You don't need a high power scope to shoot long range, but they are nice to get that tack driving accuracy at the range when you are practicing, and with optics you get what you pay for. So spend some bucks here. For 600 yards or so a scope that tops out at 15x with a 44 bell would be good. Once you move up from these numbers prices seem to go up drastically. The next place I would put my money would be on learning to reload. A BIG part of long range accuracy is very good ammo and lots of practice. It doesn't cost a fortune either. Hornady has some complete kits that are really good. [/QUOTE]
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