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    New here. Bolt action build.

    Re: New here. Bolt action build. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nuttshooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">DD, We're you shooting at in Aynor? I got a buddy right there in galivants ferry. You may already know him. His handle on here is...
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    New here. Bolt action build.

    Re: New here. Bolt action build. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: George63</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dormandefense</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm a bit of a...
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    New here. Bolt action build.

    Re: New here. Bolt action build. Guess that would have been helpful information to specify. Like I said before, I don't really have any extra money. My budget is determined by how many guns I want to sell to make it happen. I'd say my beginning budget would be between the stevens 200...
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    New here. Bolt action build.

    Re: New here. Bolt action build. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CaptRob</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would try to find a lightly used Rem 5R in 308 and put a SWFA SS on top.</div></div> I was looking around for one a little while back. I...
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    New here. Bolt action build.

    Re: New here. Bolt action build. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 0V3RC10CK3D</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 0V3RC10CK3D</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'd go with a 700...
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    New here. Bolt action build.

    Re: New here. Bolt action build. I'm definitely agreeing with that opinion at this point. Seems like a bad idea for me to stray from either the savage or remington at this point considering what my goal is.
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    New here. Bolt action build.

    Re: New here. Bolt action build. I'm a bit of a project kind of guy. Usually I prefer to start with a base model weapon that I can modify to achieve my eventual goal. I certainly don't want to start with scrap that will still be scrap after sinking money into it, but I usually prefer...
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    New here. Bolt action build.

    Re: New here. Bolt action build. Also, any opinions on the Ruger American?
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    New here. Bolt action build.

    Re: New here. Bolt action build. I'm definitely leaning toward the Savage at this point. I'm hearing many recommendations for the Stevens 200 to start with. Opinions on this? Also, for whichever Savage I go with... What options should I consider for upgrades within a reasonable...
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    New here. Bolt action build.

    Re: New here. Bolt action build. Nice looking stick for sure. Would you recommend this over a Remmy 700 SPS Varmint .308? I've heard that 700s can be a little more finicky to work on.
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    New here. Bolt action build.

    Hello all. First post here on my upcoming project. I'm a long time shooter and builder of shorter range formats including a the 1911, 92fs handguns and 10/22, mini 14, ar15/10 platforms. I'm completely new to long range marksmanship. I've done plenty of shooting to 250 yards or so with my AR...