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Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
Which round, which rifle?
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<blockquote data-quote="BountyHunter" data-source="post: 631701" data-attributes="member: 12"><p>I would suggest you look at the savage rifles. Several models that would suffice depending on your weight limits. the palma, F class or one of the varmint models. All at $1000 or under</p><p> </p><p>308 is by far easier to load and get to shoot and you are already familiar with the ballistics. However, for LR in the 308 the go to bullet has turned out to be the Berger 185 which is much better than the 118LR or the 175 SMK. Will be flatter and hold inside the wind compared to the others.</p><p> </p><p>Second barrel in any caliber for LR hunting can be had for $300 chambered. Add another $30 for interchangable bolt face. Even second stock can be had for little money.</p><p> </p><p>As for second caliber, you want at least the 300 Win mag, 300 WSM or larger or a 7mm of at least 7mm Rem mag size. If a 7mm you want the long throat for the 180s. Prechambered barrel can be hand throated by competant smith for the longer bullet.</p><p> </p><p>Go to <a href="http://www.savageshooters.com" target="_blank">www.savageshooters.com</a> to see all the options and vendors of barrels, stocks and guns.</p><p> </p><p>BH</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BountyHunter, post: 631701, member: 12"] I would suggest you look at the savage rifles. Several models that would suffice depending on your weight limits. the palma, F class or one of the varmint models. All at $1000 or under 308 is by far easier to load and get to shoot and you are already familiar with the ballistics. However, for LR in the 308 the go to bullet has turned out to be the Berger 185 which is much better than the 118LR or the 175 SMK. Will be flatter and hold inside the wind compared to the others. Second barrel in any caliber for LR hunting can be had for $300 chambered. Add another $30 for interchangable bolt face. Even second stock can be had for little money. As for second caliber, you want at least the 300 Win mag, 300 WSM or larger or a 7mm of at least 7mm Rem mag size. If a 7mm you want the long throat for the 180s. Prechambered barrel can be hand throated by competant smith for the longer bullet. Go to [URL="http://www.savageshooters.com"]www.savageshooters.com[/URL] to see all the options and vendors of barrels, stocks and guns. BH [/QUOTE]
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