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    Building a rifle from the ground up...

    Some great suggestions here guys. This is exactly what I was looking for. In response to "Camp 1", I've kind of already did that. It's not a "precision rifle" per-say, but the rifle is still a better shot than I am, so it's sufficient for me for the time being. Maybe a trigger upgrade will...
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    Building a rifle from the ground up...

    1.No, I don't have anything as of yet. 2.My budget? It's going to be a long time kind of thing. So i'm not really worried about budget. But if I had to put a number on it...$5k? 3.I will start reloading just for this caliber to get some more trigger time. 4.It's going to be a paper puncher...
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    Building a rifle from the ground up...

    So i've been doing some trying to do some research on building a rifle from the ground up. Piecing everything together one at a time until it's all said and done. The thing is I don't know where to start. Where do I buy these components separately? Barrel? Action? Bolt Knobs? Etc. I know about...
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    Possibly Moving to San Antonio

    Well I figured there may be a few Texans on here so I'd try and get some opinions from you guys. I have an interview in Dallas this coming Tuesday for a job in San Antonio that I would be taking in the next few months. I've never even been to Texas let alone San Antonio, so I was wanting to get...
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    BAD AZZ SAVAGE BUILD

    Re: BAD AZZ SAVAGE BUILD <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: el gordo2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I forgot a pic of what's needed..... </div></div> So did you use the thing that looks like grass to APPLY the paint? I'm not putting two and two...
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    First Time Long Distance Shooter

    Re: First Time Long Distance Shooter The amount of info this forum is already producting is astonishing. As a forum whore, I am quite surprised. But in a good way! The current plan for optics is a Viper PST 6-24x50 FFP. I'm not sure if this would be 'skimping' by your guys' books. But It's...
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    First Time Long Distance Shooter

    Re: First Time Long Distance Shooter <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: turbo54</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I didn't read where the OP was asking for opinion on cartridges. Rather, it seems he is asking the "Savage or Remington 308" question...
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    First Time Long Distance Shooter

    Re: First Time Long Distance Shooter <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: islandermyk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">First off... Thank you for your service! Welcome and enjoy! When you say long range... how far do you plan to shoot or have access to...
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    First Time Long Distance Shooter

    Hey guys, been lurking here a few days and decided to finally post. I know i'm going to beat a dead horse here, but maybe I can get a few more suggestions. I've hunted my entire life. Shooting 'normal' rifles. Ruger .308 Win. is the current deer rifle. I'm going Bear hunting in June and am...