Posted: 12/6/2016 4:08:20 AM EDT
| I've got $1000, build me the best possible setup for a 300 win mag. Needs to be light enough (preferably under 9.5lbs) to go on long hunts, but I also want it to be able to shoot MOA or sub MOA. Thoughts? |
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i'd suggest spending a little more
option2 errr click on 300WM on the left side of the page the link won't follow |
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here's my little spin on it. 300 win mag is synonymous with lots of energy usually for long range shots. making accurate long range shots requires trigger time and good glass so if your including your optic/base and rings in this budget than your going to end up with low end everything which is a waste of the cartridges potential.
A light 300WM will not be shot very much which will likely mean your proficiency isn't going to be the greatest. give us a better understanding of what your after. is this a multi purpose rifle or a dedicated mountain gun? what are your expectations of both type of game and maximum distance you want to shoot them at? do you reload? |
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here's my little spin on it. 300 win mag is synonymous with lots of energy usually for long range shots. making accurate long range shots requires trigger time and good glass so if your including your optic/base and rings in this budget than your going to end up with low end everything which is a waste of the cartridges potential. A light 300WM will not be shot very much which will likely mean your proficiency isn't going to be the greatest. give us a better understanding of what your after. is this a multi purpose rifle or a dedicated mountain gun? what are your expectations of both type of game and maximum distance you want to shoot them at? do you reload? Pretty good shooter, and will have time to put behind the gun for sure. Glass budget is $2500 on top of $1k for rifle. Long range hunter, mountain rifle Large game, out to a mile Yes I reload |
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Pretty good shooter, and will have time to put behind the gun for sure. Glass budget is $2500 on top of $1k for rifle. Long range hunter, mountain rifle Large game, out to a mile Yes I reload You're in the factory rifle range for 1k, if you want custom, that action will be more than 1k. Tikka t3x of some sort, Weatherby mk5 maybe. |
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Pretty good shooter, and will have time to put behind the gun for sure. Glass budget is $2500 on top of $1k for rifle. Long range hunter, mountain rifle Large game, out to a mile Yes I reload No one else is going to question this part? Between shooter capability, rifle's capability, and the cartridge's retained energy? |
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I've found its not worth arguing with people about. Quoted:
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No one else is going to question this part? Between shooter capability, rifle's capability, and the cartridge's retained energy? I've found its not worth arguing with people about. lol. maybe add a little pixie dust to the powder to help it fly out there. yeah he lost me there too. Capability is one thing, ethics is another thing. Don't get me wrong I know it's been done and I read a very convincing thread on the long range hunter but that guy really knew his rifle and the load to a T. don't think he killed at a mile but it was well beyond a grand. 215 bergers in a custom 300WM and it had over 50 kills under it's belt from varying distances and game. |
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Not the newer T3x but this is a good deal http://www.gunbroker.com/item/605339082 Through on a Viper PST and done. |
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Ethics wise, I'm totally with you! Not saying a 300 Win Mag won't kill out to the mile range, but at those kinds of ranges I would be looking more at 338 Lapua Mag, 375 CheyTac, or 408 CheyTac. Yeah if I needed to shoot an animal at a mile, I would step up to a CheyTac. But that's insane, even 1000 yards is tough and takes legit skill. |