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  1. 09-16-2014, 09:20 PM #1
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    Got my 1st shortmag ever ...


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




    $370 out the door from our base exchange. How did I do?
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  3. 09-16-2014, 09:44 PM #2
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    You did good
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  4. 09-16-2014, 10:11 PM #3
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    You did real good. At that price I'd have bought 2.
    204, 22 K-Hornet, 222, 223, 22-250, 22-250AI, 6BR, 243, 243AI, 6-06, 6-WSM, 250-3000AI, 270, 7-08, 7RM, 30BR, 308, 30-06, 375 H&H, 444 Marlin, 450BM, 458WM
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  5. 09-16-2014, 10:35 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by bootsmcguire View Post
    You did real good. At that price I'd have bought 2.
    LL! Unfortunately it was their last one.
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  6. 09-17-2014, 08:25 AM #5
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    Sweet deal! I miss those base exchanges.
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  7. 09-17-2014, 12:45 PM #6
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    Be aware that you need a good scope,dont cheap out as this caliber can be a bit punishing.
    Willing to give back for what the sport has done for me!
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    Quote Originally Posted by jonbearman View Post
    Be aware that you need a good scope,dont cheap out as this caliber can be a bit punishing.
    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.
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  9. 09-22-2014, 09:11 PM #8
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    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.



    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 ...


    (shots 21-23 at 100 yards)


    (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.
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  10. 09-22-2014, 09:14 PM #9
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    I am betting a good handload will shrink that right up, but for factory ammo that is doing just fine. Enjoy.
    204, 22 K-Hornet, 222, 223, 22-250, 22-250AI, 6BR, 243, 243AI, 6-06, 6-WSM, 250-3000AI, 270, 7-08, 7RM, 30BR, 308, 30-06, 375 H&H, 444 Marlin, 450BM, 458WM
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    You did good again
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  12. 09-23-2014, 06:18 AM #11
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    Many thanks!
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    That will definitely put meat in the freezer.
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    Quote Originally Posted by GaCop View Post
    That will definitely put meat in the freezer.
    Thanks!
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    Just doing some upgrades ...

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





    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





    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.
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