Since I went on my first Elk and Mule deer hunt last year I have been tossing around the idea of putting together a decent Elk/deer rifle without breaking the bank. I ended up taking my .450 Bushmaster AR with me to Montana last year and did use it on one 100 yard shot on a Mule deer but I also had a borrowed .300 Winchester Magnum with me if a long range shot presented itself. (It did by way of a 301 yard Mule deer shot).
Well, a few weeks ago I decided to get serious about the new rifle since I started planning a Missouri deer hunt this Fall. I picked up a good condition, used, Savage 110 in 7mm Remington Magnum (pre accu trigger). I have known several guys that owned Savage bolt guns and I read a bunch of reviews out there and their reputation for accuracy proceeds them. Caliber wise, I was not set on any one caliber and there are many good ones to choose from. I mainly stuck with "common" rounds that could be picked up darn near anywhere such as, .270 Winchester, 30-06 Springfield, .308 Winchester, .300 Win. Mag, 7mm-08 and the 7mm Rem. Mag. that I settled on.
After much research, I purchased a Nikon Prostaff 3-9-40 BDC to mount on the Savage along with Weaver rings and bases, Butler Creek Blizzard caps and a Limbsaver butt pad. I have also picked up one box each of Federal 150grain, Remington 140 grain, Winchester 150 grain and Remington 150 grain ammo to start seeing what flavor the Savage likes. Think I will also try some 160 grain fodder for Elk. Again, all readily purchased ammo off the LGS and chain store shelves.
I will give an update on the project after I get some range time with the Savage.
Well, a few weeks ago I decided to get serious about the new rifle since I started planning a Missouri deer hunt this Fall. I picked up a good condition, used, Savage 110 in 7mm Remington Magnum (pre accu trigger). I have known several guys that owned Savage bolt guns and I read a bunch of reviews out there and their reputation for accuracy proceeds them. Caliber wise, I was not set on any one caliber and there are many good ones to choose from. I mainly stuck with "common" rounds that could be picked up darn near anywhere such as, .270 Winchester, 30-06 Springfield, .308 Winchester, .300 Win. Mag, 7mm-08 and the 7mm Rem. Mag. that I settled on.
After much research, I purchased a Nikon Prostaff 3-9-40 BDC to mount on the Savage along with Weaver rings and bases, Butler Creek Blizzard caps and a Limbsaver butt pad. I have also picked up one box each of Federal 150grain, Remington 140 grain, Winchester 150 grain and Remington 150 grain ammo to start seeing what flavor the Savage likes. Think I will also try some 160 grain fodder for Elk. Again, all readily purchased ammo off the LGS and chain store shelves.
I will give an update on the project after I get some range time with the Savage.