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Scorpion,
I really didn't try to build something lightweight on the 30-06, just came out that way. I love the ruggedness of tactical scope mounts. The extra weight is minimal and really doesn't bother me.
Jered at Patriot Arms liked the way the 30-06 turned out so much that he decided to build one just like it only in a .280 caliber.
Both rifles shoot extrememly well. The .300 Win Mag will do well under a 1/2" all day long with factory ammo. It really likes anything from Federal Premium.
I shot the 30-06 for the first time just yesterday. The only ammo I had was Federal Premium 165 grain Sierra GameKings. I had the rifle shooting 1/2" groups with this ammo. The rifle really impressed me "out of the box" so to say.
Take care,
Jeff
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F*%KIN A! I LIKE THE WAY YOU BUILD RIFLES! VERY NICE 300MAG.
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Nice looking rifles. What was the build time on the Sako?
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The Sako only took about 7 mths to be completed, and the 30-06 took about 10 mths to be completed. Not bad at all for guys that are busy than hell!!
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300MAG, Sounds good, figured it had more to do with the ruggedness than anything. It all looks good to me. Jered seems to have the better rifle as he did 30-06 Improved (280)  Also, the above mentioned 300 Mag looks awesome
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That is one serious whitetail rig, you should do real well with it. You hit the ball out of the park with this rig!
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Thanks again - All of the credit needs to go to Patriot Arms for doing such great work!!
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Go shoot it some more...then tells us about it... can't afford a new rifle... trying to live vicariously
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Thanks again - All of the credit needs to go to Patriot Arms for doing such great work!! well you get the credit for paying for it!
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dont forget to move your rifle into "blueprints thread"!
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I use nothing but S&B's on all my rifles - I love their scopes.
- Why do you prefer the S&B scope over say, a Swarovski?
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kevinh1157,
I just love their ruggedness and clarity. I have tried Swaros and just think S&B are a better scope. Of course, others may feel differently, but this is what works for me.
Take care,
Jeff
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