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    New rifle!

    What brand/manufacturer is your 20 MOA base? I've been looking to pick one up but can't decide, looking for more options.
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    Rifle Scopes Ideal mag for shooting 500 thru 1000yds

    Probably about 3'x3'. I haven't done a lot of long range shooting, so for a while I'll just be practicing hitting the target in general, but sometime in the hopefully near future I'd like to be able to shoot groups. Once I'm pretty decent at grouping on a regular basis I'd like to maybe enter...
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    Can a Savage be made into a competent tactical gun?

    Haha wow....I knew it was gonna be ugly when I read the title of this thread....not that I'm opposed to it, I'm really enjoying the back-and-forth sarcastic comments and the guys playing "who's the smartest marksman in the discussion." I don't really have anything useful to add, except that I...
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    Rifle Scopes Ideal mag for shooting 500 thru 1000yds

    I'm currently building a savage 6.5 Creedmoor to shoot 500+ yards on a regular basis. I really do not want to buy new optics unless I absolutely have to. The scope I currently have to mount is a Swarovski PH 6-24x50 with the TDS reticle. If this scope won't do the trick I guess I'll be buying a...
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    Interesting New Entry Level Rifle The Ruger American Predator

    Not bad at all...I recently bought a Ruger m77 hawkeye varmint/target model in .204. Shoots lights out! I'm currently in the middle of a Savage build but when I'm finished with that, one of these in a .308 would be sweet! Also, Glades Armory makes aftermarket heavier, tactical style bolt...
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    Newb wanting to go custom

    Today I took the next step in my build by purchasing an aftermarket barrel from McGowen. It's a 6.5 Creedmoor, stainless steel, 26" long (28" w/brake), 1:8 twist, varmint contour, with McGowen's "Turbo Brake" installed. I also purchased a SSS stainless steel heavy duty recoil lug, and a...
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    Question/Law Clarification for California Marksmen

    Thanks for clearing that up for me. I thought for sure I was gonna have to jump through a bunch of hoops to get my custom work done, wont be as bad as I thought.
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    Question/Law Clarification for California Marksmen

    Sorry if this question seems off-topic...couldn't find an appropriate spot. I'm currently in the middle of a savage bench rifle build and I need some gunsmithing done, problem is, I have yet to find a good smith in my area. I know a very reputable place out of state, but I am a little confused...
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    Gunsmithing Installing Rifle Basix Trigger

    Thanks guys, sounds like I won't have too much trouble.
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    Gunsmithing Installing Rifle Basix Trigger

    Hey all I hope this question hasn't been completely worn out....I am currently buying parts for a savage build and I was wondering how difficult it is to install an aftermarket trigger without going to a gunsmith to have it done. The model is a Rifle Basix Sav-2, and it says it comes with an...
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    Newb wanting to go custom

    Thanks for the info! Sounds like glass bedding the action into my stock would definitely be a good investment. I was planning on replacing the factory lug with an SSS heavy-duty stainless steel recoil lug, so your advice reaffirms my plans. When I call in and place my order I'll ask for Jim...
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    Newb wanting to go custom

    Yeah that was a bad choice of words on my part. What I meant was McGowen's website lists their inventory of pre-fits so you know how long the turn-around time will be, roughly. I've read a lot of good things about Krieger and Shilen, along with others you mentioned, but for my first build...
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    Newb wanting to go custom

    I'm just getting into it, yeah. I still buy some factory loads but the more experience I get reloading the less factory loads I'll end up buying in the future.
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    Newb wanting to go custom

    Well, I finally started my custom build today by purchasing an aftermarket bench rifle stock. I kept going back and forth between the Choate Tactical Stock and the B&C Medalist, and in the end, the B&C won out. To be more specific it's the B&C Tactical Medalist A2 in black w/ red web. I was able...
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    Newb wanting to go custom

    After a lot more reading and mulling things over I am going to start with my savage short action and build up from there. I'm gonna ditch the .243, after reading up on a lot of different calibers, I think I'm gonna re-barrel it to a 6.5 Creedmoor w/ muzzle brake. It has a pretty high ballistic...
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    Newb wanting to go custom

    I have a couple Savage rifles, the 11 I'm considering customizing in .243 and a model 25 lightweight varminter in .17 hornet. Both great rifles and very very accurate so I wouldn't be hesitant to purchase another if you think they are somewhat comparable to a custom barrel job. My main reason...
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    Newb wanting to go custom

    Thanks for the replies guys. As per the advice, I've been doing a lot more reading. I'm starting to get an idea of what it would cost to build a custom rifle starting with only the action, and I'm wondering if I wouldn't be better off buying a brand new gun. On Savage's website, a model 12...
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    Newb wanting to go custom

    Hey everyone, first post here. Quick background: beginner/intermediate marksman with about 12 years experience around firearms, mostly bolt action and semi-auto small caliber rifles. Besides converting a Ruger 10/22 to a 10/17M2 I've never really done any custom work so I literally have no clue...
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