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BSA, my question was if you could build out one rifle for a lifetime of deer and elk hunting at distances of 800-1000 yards, what would you build. I specifically asked about actions and barrels. Dave and Coyote 10 gave a pretty comprehensive list and I appreciate that. Thank you. There is no question in my mind that their rigs would be extremely effective. I was really curious if the people doing this type of shooting would lean toward BAT or Borden actions, etc as opposed to trued Remingtons, and Bartlein or Kreiger cut rifled barrels, as opposed to button rifle barrel makers, etc. A follow on question would have been who they would choose to do the gunsmith work. I have nothing against Remington actions, the most accurate rifle I own was built by a gunsmith that builds, competes with and places and wins with rifles he's built. Mine was built on a Model 7 action that I had and is exceptional.

Used to be the conventional wisdom was that for the price of a trued "blueprinted" Model 700 action you could use a custom action like a Bat, Borden, Pierce and come out pretty close on price. Seems like current prices on full custom actions may have opened that difference some. There are also some newer barrel makers who are getting a lot of discussion now that weren't of heard much 10 years ago. I've never had a chassis rifle and they don't appeal to me much, but guys who are going to some real extemes in terms of both distance walked and distance shot are doing impressive things with them.

I posted my question in a very open form much along the lines of "If you could build one for a lifetime, what would it be" along with a few specific questions about things like barrels and actions. I left it open because I was interested in what the posters here were thinking. The member above obviously felt like I was wasting time so I withdrew my question.

I'm fairly knowledgeable about accuracy builds and reloading techniques for lightweight and shorter range hunting and BR shooting but have effectively no practical knowledge related to the discipline of long range precision shooting. I just heard about spin drift at long range within the last week. As an Adirondack hunter and guide, it's not been a factor for me. I have more problems finding a hole through the brush that I can make a clean shot through. I've read about precision long range a lot, and I mean hours and hours, and find it pretty fascinating. But, as you know, there not everyone who posts on an internet topic has the real experience that they try to claim in their posts.

Thanks for asking.

Frank

What’s up with the perpetual whine?

You posted a question that literally is the exact same question on the other thread.

All I did was try to guide you to the other thread where there are plenty of replies already existing answering your question.

What’s up with the perpetual whine?

You posted a question that literally is the exact same question on the other thread.

All I did was try to guide you to the other thread where there are plenty of replies already existing answering your question.

Certainly not a perpetual whine and you’re certainly living up to your reputation here. What an ass. If you read my post as identical to the one below asking about cartridges and calibers in a 700, your reading ability matches your ability to contribute anything meaningful to any thread I’ve seen you post in, Jack Sheit. I hope that there is some small corner of your life where you contribute more to society than you do here. From what I see you’re little more than a continuing irritation, much like a hemorrhoid. I guess what you understand the best, and strive for like an attention seeking unruly child is being a PITA. Great success there you low life scumbag.

There, is that the response you were looking for you douche nozzle. As the gentleman above suggested why don’t you GFY you pathetic little turd. I’ll give you a bit of time to read this to the best of your ability and then delete the you for your input and I apologize for the outburst. Now piss off.

To the gentlemen who contributed above, thank you for your input and I apologize for the outburst. Nearly 15 years on this site and I’ve never had anyone go out of his way to be a little sheit like this guy.



Oh well, glad mot to be him.

It has. Apology accepted

Made a post that a high post count member deemed as adequately covered previously.

Deleted it.

Frank

Wow, you are a pompous &ss.

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

Yes. Shame on me for letting him know, as he thought, the question has been asked, accepting his apology and pointing him to an existing thread that may help answer his question

Hilarious!


Who told him to delete his OP?

You shamed him into it.... you should not have done that.
He has every right to participate as you do.
Just admit you were wrong , it will gain you credibility

You shamed him into it.... you should not have done that.
He has every right to participate as you do.
Just admit you were wrong , it will gain you credibility

BTW while you’re here, answer his OP

Why is a Bighorn action at $1000 better than a Remington 700 action?

You’re recommending a 2-10X scope for a dedicated long range rifle? A rifle that the OP is putting together for the rest of his life?

Floating interchangeable bolt heat, controlled round feed, if you can't hit an elk or a deer with 10x you need to practice more.
I could be wrong about the premise of the thread as he deleted it, but I thought it was long range hunting?
Target or competition would be a different deal...

Recommending a 2-10X scope is immediately disqualifying


Thanks for playing