Got my 1st shortmag ever ...

... in .300 WSM (Savage 11 FCNS 24" barrel, ~.710" at the muzzle)

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$370 out the door from our base exchange. How did I do?

You did good

You did real good. At that price I'd have bought 2. ;)

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Originally Posted by bootsmcguire

You did real good. At that price I'd have bought 2. ;)

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L:cool:L! Unfortunately it was their last one.

Sweet deal! I miss those base exchanges.

Be aware that you need a good scope,dont cheap out as this caliber can be a bit punishing.

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Originally Posted by jonbearman

Be aware that you need a good scope,dont cheap out as this caliber can be a bit punishing.

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Thanks for your concern. My goto rifle chamberings are the .300 Win Mag (have 3 of them) and .338 Win Mag for most of my big game hunting for the last 35+ years.

Today was my day off and managed to squeezed in some range time. Topped it with one of two extra scope laying around just so I can break-in the rifle.

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Ammo: Factory 150gr PP Winchester Super X

Break-in: nylon brush 5X strokes, Butch's bore shine using jag and bore guide, 5X patch, for every 5 shots.

After a box of 20 ...

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(shots 21-23 at 100 yards)

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(shots 28-30 at 200 yards)

Total shots fired: 30

I am very pleased ... looks like it has very good potential. Will have to develop a load after hunting season.

I am betting a good handload will shrink that right up, but for factory ammo that is doing just fine. Enjoy.

You did good again

Many thanks!

That will definitely put meat in the freezer.

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Originally Posted by GaCop

That will definitely put meat in the freezer.

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Thanks!

Just doing some upgrades ...

1. Installed Benchmark's tactical muzzle brake (http://www.benchmark-barrels.com/Ben...le_Brakes.html)

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I shot 20 rounds of factory ammo and the felt recoil IMHO is similar to .243s.

2. Just installed last night; EGW 20 MOA HD picatinny rail, Burris signature zee rings with inserts, and SWFA SS 5-25x50 HDFFP

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Undecided on what to do with the stock at this time ...

I have some initial load developed using IMR 7828 SSC and 215 Berger VLDs and hopefully I get to try them this weekend.