Beak50:
Have you considered a Winchester M70 Super Grade in .30-06 Sprg? Handloaded to 3,150 fps, with 165 grain projectiles, it rivals the .300 Win Mag to 500 yards. This rifle can be had for about $1,050.00 (in my area). That leave a good bit of funds for a very nice scope, rings, base, case, and considerable reloading supplies. I have one of the new Super Grades, and it is quite the gem! It is very accurate. Here is a link:
http://www.winchesterguns.com/products/catalog/detail.asp?family=001C&mid=535107
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Have you considered a Winchester M70 Super Grade in .30-06 Sprg? Handloaded to 3,150 fps, with 165 grain projectiles, it rivals the .300 Win Mag to 500 yards. This rifle can be had for about $1,050.00 (in my area). That leave a good bit of funds for a very nice scope, rings, base, case, and considerable reloading supplies. I have one of the new Super Grades, and it is quite the gem! It is very accurate. Here is a link:
http://www.winchesterguns.com/products/catalog/detail.asp?family=001C&mid=535107
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