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Walt · 03-16-2011, 10:51 AM

1)What is the intended use of the rifle?
2) Realistically, what is the longest range that you will be shooting at?

I think that detachable mags on bolt guns are a cool-looking waste of money.

VERY few people have the skill and the range facilities to make proper use of a 300 Win Mag/338 Lapua. A 308 is easily capable of reaching out to 1000 yards and beyond if the shooter is up to it. The magnums will get you a bit farther but will also burn out barrels much faster and cost quite a bit more for ammunition/reloading components.

EDIT

Something to consider: You already own a couple of AR's. A precision AR would allow you to use the magazines and ammunition interchangeably in a pinch.

Also, since you already own a couple of AR's, you could just build a match upper that you can swap out. By investing in only an upper receiver, you could get great quality components, with a little left over to allow you to throw a Giselle two-stage trigger in your lower.

03-16-2011, 10:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
Walt I'm calmer than you are, dude Location: North Carolina	1)What is the intended use of the rifle? 2) Realistically, what is the longest range that you will be shooting at? I think that detachable mags on bolt guns are a cool-looking waste of money. VERY few people have the skill and the range facilities to make proper use of a 300 Win Mag/338 Lapua. A 308 is easily capable of reaching out to 1000 yards and beyond if the shooter is up to it. The magnums will get you a bit farther but will also burn out barrels much faster and cost quite a bit more for ammunition/reloading components. EDIT Something to consider: You already own a couple of AR's. A precision AR would allow you to use the magazines and ammunition interchangeably in a pinch. Also, since you already own a couple of AR's, you could just build a match upper that you can swap out. By investing in only an upper receiver, you could get great quality components, with a little left over to allow you to throw a Giselle two-stage trigger in your lower. __________________ Calmer than you are... Last edited by Walt; 03-16-2011 at 11:06 AM..