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<blockquote data-quote="treillw" data-source="post: 1127472" data-attributes="member: 92442"><p>So I haven't pulled the trigger on a elk rifle purchase yet. I've just been taking some time to think about things and do a little more research. I still really like the Lane Precision Ultimate rifle. </p><p></p><p>Today I went out to the range with two guys from work who dabble in long range shooting. One guy had a Remington 700 .338 Lapua that he is getting tuned in a bit still. I'm amazed at how little the rifle recoiled. It's relatively heavy and I guess the brake really helps. It wasn't bad to shoot at all. My other buddy has a Savage 10 FCP-SR in .308 with a brake. Both guns have Vortex 5-20 ffp scopes (not sure of the exact model). I just wanted to test things out to get a better idea of what I want. </p><p></p><p>My first time ever touching the Savage, the first two shots were touching at 100 yards and then the third one was about an inch higher (probably my fault - I got too excited about how well it was shooting). Then we dialed in the scope and I shot two more shots at a 12" x 18" steel plate at 550 yards and they both connected. I'm actually surprised at how easy it was to hit. I thought it would have been much more challenging. This was my first time shooting over 100 yards, with the exception of one other time that shot 300. </p><p></p><p>Again, just a little on my background... I've loved shooting and hunting for ~20 years now, but never really shot over 100 yards and never shot a rifle that is really accurate. Hunting in the brush here in PA, long range shots don't really come up. </p><p></p><p>My question is, what is the difference between my buddy's $700 Savage that shoots pretty awesome and a custom rifle like the Lane Precision Ultimate? I'm willing to spend the money on a custom gun if it is a big advantage. After today, I feel pretty confident that I would be able to connect with targets at longer ranges. My goal is to practice to be comfortable shooting out to 1000 yards. </p><p></p><p>Thanks!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="treillw, post: 1127472, member: 92442"] So I haven't pulled the trigger on a elk rifle purchase yet. I've just been taking some time to think about things and do a little more research. I still really like the Lane Precision Ultimate rifle. Today I went out to the range with two guys from work who dabble in long range shooting. One guy had a Remington 700 .338 Lapua that he is getting tuned in a bit still. I'm amazed at how little the rifle recoiled. It's relatively heavy and I guess the brake really helps. It wasn't bad to shoot at all. My other buddy has a Savage 10 FCP-SR in .308 with a brake. Both guns have Vortex 5-20 ffp scopes (not sure of the exact model). I just wanted to test things out to get a better idea of what I want. My first time ever touching the Savage, the first two shots were touching at 100 yards and then the third one was about an inch higher (probably my fault - I got too excited about how well it was shooting). Then we dialed in the scope and I shot two more shots at a 12" x 18" steel plate at 550 yards and they both connected. I'm actually surprised at how easy it was to hit. I thought it would have been much more challenging. This was my first time shooting over 100 yards, with the exception of one other time that shot 300. Again, just a little on my background... I've loved shooting and hunting for ~20 years now, but never really shot over 100 yards and never shot a rifle that is really accurate. Hunting in the brush here in PA, long range shots don't really come up. My question is, what is the difference between my buddy's $700 Savage that shoots pretty awesome and a custom rifle like the Lane Precision Ultimate? I'm willing to spend the money on a custom gun if it is a big advantage. After today, I feel pretty confident that I would be able to connect with targets at longer ranges. My goal is to practice to be comfortable shooting out to 1000 yards. Thanks! [/QUOTE]
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