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<blockquote data-quote="spoolhead1" data-source="post: 575798" data-attributes="member: 39249"><p>Very new to long range hunting and have a few questions I would like to get some opinions from some of the experienced experts on here. First this will be a father/son project. I am looking to build a 1000 yard rifle for steel and deer. Money is an issue so I am looking at a savage action so I can install and headspace the new barrel myself. Are all savage long actions the same or is there a magnum action? I know the bolt face can be changed quite easily. I will probably go with 300 RUM in a 28" or 30" heavy contour(bull) and a brake. Should the twist be a 9 for heavier bullets? I am thinking a 250 grain bullet or so? What about McGowen barrels? I have yet to see a complaint. Or is there a better barrel for about the same money? I also want a decent stock that I can bed myself without breaking the bank. Any other suggestions would also be appreciated such as different calibers, scopes barrel mfg.s, etc. I appreciate you guys taking time to help answer a few questions to get me started on this project. I know it will be a long process but we need to start somewhere.</p><p> </p><p>Thanks,</p><p>Spool</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="spoolhead1, post: 575798, member: 39249"] Very new to long range hunting and have a few questions I would like to get some opinions from some of the experienced experts on here. First this will be a father/son project. I am looking to build a 1000 yard rifle for steel and deer. Money is an issue so I am looking at a savage action so I can install and headspace the new barrel myself. Are all savage long actions the same or is there a magnum action? I know the bolt face can be changed quite easily. I will probably go with 300 RUM in a 28" or 30" heavy contour(bull) and a brake. Should the twist be a 9 for heavier bullets? I am thinking a 250 grain bullet or so? What about McGowen barrels? I have yet to see a complaint. Or is there a better barrel for about the same money? I also want a decent stock that I can bed myself without breaking the bank. Any other suggestions would also be appreciated such as different calibers, scopes barrel mfg.s, etc. I appreciate you guys taking time to help answer a few questions to get me started on this project. I know it will be a long process but we need to start somewhere. Thanks, Spool [/QUOTE]
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