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October 21st, 2020, 11:47 AM #1
Long Range Bolt Gun Setup -- WHY?
I've been wanting to purchase a Savage 110 Tactical in 6.5 creedmoor for awhile now. It's inexpensive but has some great features for a budget gun. Basically I have a plan to get one for about $400 (discounted Cabela's cards, active junky, price match, Savage rebate) which is just stupid cheap. I would put on the Primary Arms ACSS Apollo for $470. Then a mount and some 6.5 ammo, so I'll be over a grand.
The question is - WHY do I want to do this when my current club is only 100 yards? I could join University Rifle club in Reading and make the 45 minute drive which ain't bad, but there's another $250 to drop.
So basically I want to do this but there's no point living in Southeast PA. If I lived out west in Utah, etc. I would have done it years ago. I suppose my answer is because it's cool and I just want it - but does that justify the money when I have other 'wants' on my list?
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October 21st, 2020, 11:56 AM #2
Re: Long Range Bolt Gun Setup -- WHY?
I think you answered you're own question: Anywhere in between Philly and Pittsburgh I'm sure there's clubs with more than enough land for 100+ yard ranges. The club I belong to 45 minutes north of Pittsburgh has a 200 yard rifle range. Philly is just not gun friendly, for so many reasons.
-Brandon
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October 21st, 2020, 01:33 PM #3
Re: Long Range Bolt Gun Setup -- WHY?
My feedback thread: https://forum.pafoa.org/showthread.php?t=315316
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October 21st, 2020, 02:37 PM #4Super Member
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Re: Long Range Bolt Gun Setup -- WHY?
If you're planning on making any modifications in the future, you might want to look at the Savage 12FV. Cabelas frequently runs sales on them(particularly in Feb.) I think I got mine for $320. I bought one several years ago in .308, they weren't making 6.5creedmoor at the time or I would have got that. The stock is junk, but if you're planning to replace it anyways it might be something to consider.
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October 21st, 2020, 03:09 PM #5Grand Member
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Re: Long Range Bolt Gun Setup -- WHY?
I know where your coming from. My max is 300. I have a empty place in my heart for a long range(insert name here) mm precision rifle.
When I price it and take away the "I want it" factor I can't justify it. 300 yards is open sight range. Don't need a Nightforce.
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October 21st, 2020, 04:26 PM #6
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October 21st, 2020, 04:58 PM #7
Re: Long Range Bolt Gun Setup -- WHY?
Take a day and go to New Holland ( http://www.nhrpc.org/ ) or Ontelaunlee ( https://ontelaunee.org/ )
I don't speak English , I talk American!
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October 21st, 2020, 05:11 PM #8
Re: Long Range Bolt Gun Setup -- WHY?
Gender confusion is a mental illness
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October 22nd, 2020, 10:04 AM #9
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October 22nd, 2020, 11:19 AM #10Grand Member
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