what should i build?

Keep it simple for starters. I recommend a proven 7mm Rem Mag or 7 WSM and a VLD bullet or Amax or Accubond 2nd choices.

Get a 9 twist or 9.5 twist barrel with a canted or Russian style land for ease of cleaning. I'd try a 168 or 180 VLD first and make sure the builder has the right lead angle appropriate for the VLD style bullets.

My second recommendation is a 300 WSM with a 185 or 190 VLD. That gets you into a 30 cal, with plenty of powder, no belted case. Get an 11 twist bbl.

 

Well I shoot F class open and I shoot with a Remington 700 chambered in 270.

 

What load?

 

Any of the ultra mags is where I would start probably would go right to the 338 but both 7mm and 300 rums are great as well.

 

It kind of depends on your budget....

If you have a limited budget, go with an off the shelf rifle like a Savage or a Remingto 700 SPS Varmint. Both are good platforms and you can build/upgrade/improve them as your budget allows.

Here's the write-up of my 308. Read it all the way to the end and you will see it transorm into a full-custom 260....

http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f53/my-308-1k-rifle-evolution-continues-43510/

Although my rifle is a Remington, you can do similar type of upgrades to a Savage.

In terms of caliber, I think you can get a Savage in 6.5x284, but you are right that it is a known barrel-burner. So another caliber may be a better choice if barrel life is a concern for you.

It would be helpful to know your intended use to give a more informed recommendation on caliber. Given that you said 6.5x284 I will assume you will be hunting deer size game or smaller. In that case, a good 'beginner' caliber is 308.

 

I reload and shoot a selection between hornady sst in 130 gr. And Sierra MatchKing HPBT.

 

i don't know much about savages but there is site that tells how to build. if you have a .270 and want to change maybe a 280 or a 6.5-06. i have two 6.5-284's i like them.

 

A factory Savage in 6.5x284 would be a great platform to start a build. A buddy of mine has a Savage in 300win mag with the factory barrel and with handloads, it shoots .5moa all day long.

Another friend of mine just emailed me some questions about the Savage Long-Range Hunter. (I think that might be the rifle you're looking at). It is offered in 308, 300wsm, 25-06, 6.5x284, 7mag and 300win mag. Among those, my choices would be the 300wsm or the 6.5x284. The only advantage the 300wsm might provide is great barrel life. Other than that, the 6.5 smokes the 300.

The other thing to consider in your project is optics. The old adage rings true...buy the BEST you can afford...you will not regret it.

 

6.5x284....great choice for your application.

Scope...
5-8...hundred dollars?
5-8...magnification?

 

5-8 hundred bucks...you can get a nice piece of glass for that. Leupold is nice and there are several that would fit for your application. I personally have two MK4s. I will be upgrading to Nightforce soon though.

Check-out Sightron too. Four of my friends use them. They are great.

Sightron 6-24x50 SIII 30mm Riflescope

I checked the SWFA website because I knew I could find this link quickly. I know you can find this particular scope for less than listed.