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Seeking advice/opinions on 300 win mag for first long range gun
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<blockquote data-quote="jpfrog" data-source="post: 1540894" data-attributes="member: 32525"><p>I have had a few 300win mags- all Rem700, ranging from the 700 Long Range model with the B&C stock, to the 5r Gen 2, and a semi custom with a Kreiger barrel. The Long Range didn't impress me, and had to be sent back after only 3 rounds to have the chamber fixed. It was a fine rifle when I got it back and it shot handloads about .75" at 100, but it needed more work than I was willing to invest to make it a better shooter. The semi custom was obviously great, but pricey as I had to involve aftermarket barrel and smithing, and waiting.</p><p></p><p>For an economic focused rifle, it's really hard to beat my 5r Gen 2. The 24" heavy fluted barrel is threaded for a break or suppressor from the factory, and the bolt has a more comfortable tactical style knob. It's silky smooth action is also cerakoted black and has a great HS Precision stock. I replaced the bottom metal with a Magpul DBM and the trigger with a Jewell. Total cost, getting deals on the rifle and parts by patiently shopping around, was about $1150 before scope/rings/base. It shoots factory Nosler Accubonds around .5" at 100 yards, which makes me smile, too, because I handload and know I can likely get even better results.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jpfrog, post: 1540894, member: 32525"] I have had a few 300win mags- all Rem700, ranging from the 700 Long Range model with the B&C stock, to the 5r Gen 2, and a semi custom with a Kreiger barrel. The Long Range didn’t impress me, and had to be sent back after only 3 rounds to have the chamber fixed. It was a fine rifle when I got it back and it shot handloads about .75” at 100, but it needed more work than I was willing to invest to make it a better shooter. The semi custom was obviously great, but pricey as I had to involve aftermarket barrel and smithing, and waiting. For an economic focused rifle, it’s really hard to beat my 5r Gen 2. The 24” heavy fluted barrel is threaded for a break or suppressor from the factory, and the bolt has a more comfortable tactical style knob. It’s silky smooth action is also cerakoted black and has a great HS Precision stock. I replaced the bottom metal with a Magpul DBM and the trigger with a Jewell. Total cost, getting deals on the rifle and parts by patiently shopping around, was about $1150 before scope/rings/base. It shoots factory Nosler Accubonds around .5” at 100 yards, which makes me smile, too, because I handload and know I can likely get even better results. [/QUOTE]
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