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The Basics, Starting Out
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<blockquote data-quote="chessman" data-source="post: 56104" data-attributes="member: 2451"><p>I can't argue with either of the two previous posts, and I am certainly a fan of many different calibers and cartridges. I would however like to offer another point of view. The ability to read the wind often means the difference between a win and a loss at long range competitions. All rounds will see some effect from the wind. Shooting a round that is less effected by the wind means that shooting it will teach you less. Pick your chambering to meet your needs and goals. I love to shoot rimfire competitions at 100 yards and patched round balls out of my muzzle-loader at 500. My .308 has enough energy to punch clean holes in paper at 100 yards, and take lighter game at 800. I am building bigger toys, but the .308 still has a lot to teach me.</p><p></p><p>That said, Jerry's list of calibers is right on the money. With the Savage, you have the option of changing calibers at home in an hour, and for less than $300. I still think buying the Savage in the caliber it is offered in and changing it later is a bargain for somebody who is just getting into this aspect of the sport. I myself will be rebarreling my Savage in .260 Rem fairly soon.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chessman, post: 56104, member: 2451"] I can't argue with either of the two previous posts, and I am certainly a fan of many different calibers and cartridges. I would however like to offer another point of view. The ability to read the wind often means the difference between a win and a loss at long range competitions. All rounds will see some effect from the wind. Shooting a round that is less effected by the wind means that shooting it will teach you less. Pick your chambering to meet your needs and goals. I love to shoot rimfire competitions at 100 yards and patched round balls out of my muzzle-loader at 500. My .308 has enough energy to punch clean holes in paper at 100 yards, and take lighter game at 800. I am building bigger toys, but the .308 still has a lot to teach me. That said, Jerry's list of calibers is right on the money. With the Savage, you have the option of changing calibers at home in an hour, and for less than $300. I still think buying the Savage in the caliber it is offered in and changing it later is a bargain for somebody who is just getting into this aspect of the sport. I myself will be rebarreling my Savage in .260 Rem fairly soon. [/QUOTE]
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