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The Basics, Starting Out
Savage 116 Long Range in 300 WM upgrades
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<blockquote data-quote="johnnyk" data-source="post: 1863578" data-attributes="member: 307"><p>Welcome aboard!</p><p>Is that with or without Accu Trigger? If with, you're probably Ok. If it's an older model without, I'd suggest looking into getting an aftermarket trigger, such as the Rifle Basix. I have Accu Triggers on two other Savages and they work fairly well for what they are. </p><p>As you stated, a muzzle brake will go a long way toward taming the .300WinMag to a comfortable shooter. I initially shot 180gn bullets and not very many. About 10 rounds was all I could take per range session. After the MB and recoil pad install, I went to 212/215gn bullets and actually enjoy shooting the thing!</p><p>Not a fan of the thumb hole stocks but to each his own. Stockys has the laminate thumb holes on sale for $199.99.</p><p>I would definitely have the stock bedded, regardless of stock and pillars installed and bedded if aluminum bedding block was not an option.</p><p>The scope has sufficient MOA (85MOA) for LR depending on how much it takes to zero the rifle. If you end up with half the elevation MOA your scope is rated for you should still be able to get to 1500yds with the right load. Figures based on 212gn ELD-X @ 3076fps (69*, 84%RH, 29.97 BP @ 49' ASL). Long way past 250yds, for sure, but doable! :>{)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="johnnyk, post: 1863578, member: 307"] Welcome aboard! Is that with or without Accu Trigger? If with, you're probably Ok. If it's an older model without, I'd suggest looking into getting an aftermarket trigger, such as the Rifle Basix. I have Accu Triggers on two other Savages and they work fairly well for what they are. As you stated, a muzzle brake will go a long way toward taming the .300WinMag to a comfortable shooter. I initially shot 180gn bullets and not very many. About 10 rounds was all I could take per range session. After the MB and recoil pad install, I went to 212/215gn bullets and actually enjoy shooting the thing! Not a fan of the thumb hole stocks but to each his own. Stockys has the laminate thumb holes on sale for $199.99. I would definitely have the stock bedded, regardless of stock and pillars installed and bedded if aluminum bedding block was not an option. The scope has sufficient MOA (85MOA) for LR depending on how much it takes to zero the rifle. If you end up with half the elevation MOA your scope is rated for you should still be able to get to 1500yds with the right load. Figures based on 212gn ELD-X @ 3076fps (69*, 84%RH, 29.97 BP @ 49' ASL). Long way past 250yds, for sure, but doable! :>{) [/QUOTE]
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