Hey new to the board and trying to get an idea of the best way to go on a new long range rifle, for target, varmint and possible hunting. Currently looking at 7mm WSM, 7mm rem mag, or 300 wsm or 300 win mag. Looking at starting with a Lawton 7000 or 7500 action or Shilen custom action and sendero style barrell-26". Not sure if I will use my ginsmith or have lawton machine or Shilen build it. Any input I like the ballistics on the 7mm but not sure how they compare ballistically out past 500 yards. I think I prefer the WSM to the rem mag.
Next rifle long range shooter
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Re: Next rifle long range shooter
STAY AWAY FROM LAWTON!!!!! you now have been warned if you lose your money it is now your fault.
do you handload? what weight are you looking for? you going to compete with it? what distance you hunting at?
STAY AWAY FROM LAWTON!!!!! you now have been warned if you lose your money it is now your fault.
do you handload? what weight are you looking for? you going to compete with it? what distance you hunting at?
Re: Next rifle long range shooter
About $3000 for the rifle, I have considered the Savage 300wsm VLP-DBM has about everything I need, I just know that a custom built rem action will be better for long term investment and by the time I upgrade the savage laminate stock I will be in that one for at least $1500.
About $3000 for the rifle, I have considered the Savage 300wsm VLP-DBM has about everything I need, I just know that a custom built rem action will be better for long term investment and by the time I upgrade the savage laminate stock I will be in that one for at least $1500.
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Okay stay away from Lawton, is there a particular reason, wanting to shoot 168-180 grain bullets, hunting out west, 300-500 yards, probably will be working into tactical matches.
Thanks,
Okay stay away from Lawton, is there a particular reason, wanting to shoot 168-180 grain bullets, hunting out west, 300-500 yards, probably will be working into tactical matches.
Thanks,
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Any feed back on Shilen I like there DGR action with the barrel nut system might be able to get two barrels in one gun like 300 wsm and 7mm wsm.
Any feed back on Shilen I like there DGR action with the barrel nut system might be able to get two barrels in one gun like 300 wsm and 7mm wsm.
Re: Next rifle long range shooter
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nebraskaboy69151</div><div class="ubbcode-body">About $3000 for the rifle...
I am on the southside of Atlanta... </div></div>
What you need to do is call Jered at APA and talk to him. His shop is over in Jefferson, Ga (a little east of Atlanta) and He'll fix you up with the sweetest shooting 7mm you gan get.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nebraskaboy69151</div><div class="ubbcode-body">About $3000 for the rifle...
I am on the southside of Atlanta... </div></div>
What you need to do is call Jered at APA and talk to him. His shop is over in Jefferson, Ga (a little east of Atlanta) and He'll fix you up with the sweetest shooting 7mm you gan get.
Re: Next rifle long range shooter
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: G.Ruff</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nebraskaboy69151</div><div class="ubbcode-body">About $3000 for the rifle...
I am on the southside of Atlanta... </div></div>
What you need to do is call Jered at APA and talk to him. His shop is over in Jefferson, Ga (a little east of Atlanta) and He'll fix you up with the sweetest shooting 7mm you gan get. </div></div>I have heard APA makes a great rifle, I have also heard really good things about Gradous Rifles who is also in Georgia.
http://www.gradousrifles.com/index.php
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: G.Ruff</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nebraskaboy69151</div><div class="ubbcode-body">About $3000 for the rifle...
I am on the southside of Atlanta... </div></div>
What you need to do is call Jered at APA and talk to him. His shop is over in Jefferson, Ga (a little east of Atlanta) and He'll fix you up with the sweetest shooting 7mm you gan get. </div></div>I have heard APA makes a great rifle, I have also heard really good things about Gradous Rifles who is also in Georgia.
http://www.gradousrifles.com/index.php
