Post by: Wild Bill on October 27, 2013, 09:33:06 PM
Have the yehawww to still kill a deer at 600-700 if I so desired (not likely, hunt archery mainly). Want to ping steel at 1K+ as well.
Cheap, but solid.... less than 2K if I can before glass.
I'd like to build a 7mm mag. Thinking a new ADL, with a B&C medalist stock and either a vias or edge break (want the wife to not be scared of it). Not sure if I should re barrel, or shoot the factory barrel first....
Trigger is another point im not 100% on... Never dealt with the X mark.
most likely 20moa bases and larue quick release style rings.
Probably start of w/ 168 berger's, but like the added BC of the 180's....
Torn between Bushnell HDMR in H58/59, or a night force 3.5-15 (reticle TBD) most likely mil/mil.
(BTW, although not as much experience as I'd like, I have some in the long range world from 500-1200).
Feel free to pick apart. Mainly interested in how I can do it better/ cheaper, but still quality.
Let er rip fellers....
WB
Post by: jay.sharkbait on October 27, 2013, 09:40:00 PM
Post by: Wild Bill on October 29, 2013, 09:51:17 AM
Never really gave her much thought...
Thanks,
WB
Post by: Skillet on October 29, 2013, 10:17:15 AM
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There is a point of diminishing returns. Nothing at all wrong with the tried-and-true 7mm Rem Mag as a long ranger. Completely fits your bill and will likely be the best return on investment if you ever had to sell it.
Post by: JPhelps on October 29, 2013, 10:23:43 AM
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Post by: yorketransport on October 29, 2013, 09:21:50 PM
Savage 116 in any magnum caliber- $550 new from Bud's Gunshop, $450 for a used one.
26" Stainless Varmint Contour McGowen barrel in 7mm Rem Mag- $300
Vias Brake installed by McGowen- $225 (this could be done cheaper by a local shop)
New trigger (take your pick)-$125
Manners T4 stock- $575
This is for a stainless steel long action 7mm mag. If you went with a 7 WSM on a blued action you could save a few hundred bucks. Going to a short action would also allow you to buy a B&C Tactical Medalist stock for half the price of the Manners. After selling the factory barrel, stock and trigger you'll save another $150 +.
These are all in stock components which are ready to ship and your gun could be at the range by next weekend. With careful shopping you could come in under $2500 including high quality optics. I would expect a gun built with these components to shoot in the .3 MOA range. I've never been disappointed by a McGowen barrel. :twocents:
Andrew
Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 31, 2013, 12:00:13 AM
Post by: coachcw on October 31, 2013, 06:21:53 AM
Post by: jjhunter on October 31, 2013, 06:49:36 AM
It'll ring 18" steel plates at 1100 yards. This coyote thought he was safe at 656 yards a couple weeks ago.