LandDiver
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This morning I met with a guy who builds long range rifles, in the hopes of buying his 7mm Rem Mag from him. He also had another guy there who was interested in his 300 Win Mag. Both of these rifles were Remington 700's with the 7mm Rem Mag being the CDL SF and the 300 Win Mag being the Sendero. Both rifles had the same amount of work done to them, as well at muzzle breaks.
These were the 2nd and 3rd rifles I have ever shot in my life. The second bullet I have ever shot in my life was today and it was from the 7mm Rem Mag. I took 3 shots with hand loaded 168g bullets at a 12" steel round sitting at 500 yards and missed 2"-3" on all 3. Next up was the other guy who was there for the 300 Win Mag. After talking with him it was very clear to me this wasn't his first rifle. I found myself agreeing with everything he said because I had no clue lol! Well he took 2 shots with 212g hand loads and hit with the second. He had to adjust the scope. His third bullet he went at 850 yards and smashed it. It was really cool to watch. Guy seemed sold on the rifle, and he did in fact get it as he said, "it shot exactly where I was aiming."
Well it was my turn again with the 7mm Rem Mag, and again I just barely missed my 3 shots. Tried another 3 after a break and again just barely missed all 3 shots. I missed all 3 shots in the same spot, and had the makings for a small tunnel started right beside the target. I found myself searching for that comfortable cheek weld, and moving my head up and down, and front to back a lot. Just couldn't find that sweet spot. So they suggested I try the 300 Win Mag. I immidiately passed due to fear. So I shot another 3 from the 7mm Rem Mag and again missed in the same spot, even when adjusting for wind which was pretty strong in the mountains this morning.
Once again they tried to get me to shoot the 300 Win Mag and I said, "okay" this time. After some internal build up I finally chambered the bullet, let them know I was going hot, and shot. 1st shot missed, adjusted elevation because it was left the same from the 850 yard shot the other guy took. Loaded another bullet, and I hit steel! When I heard it go "ting" I damn near jumped off the bucket lol! After talking to the guy I told him it was much easier to find that comfortable spot on the 300 Win Mag then the 7mm Rem Mag. The differences in the stock made all the difference for me. Come to find out, my second shot ws 2" left of dead center.
The guy told me he wasn't going to sell me the 7mm Rem Mag because it doesn't fit me. He also told me since day 1 that even though I don't buy a gun from him, he would help me find that one gun and be done. He said he has bought way to many rifles in his life time to find the perfect one. He told me if he could help me not do what he did, it would mean a lot to him. Which is really awesome for me because I know nothing about rifles and that's the truth.
So after more talking I told him I also shouldered a Weatherby Vanguard and the feel of that rifle was the same as the Sendero. I think the higher comb is what I need. But after feeling the weight of the Sendero I am worried about weight. Just the rifle itself is 8.5lbs on Remington's website. Throw in a scope and I bet we're talking over 10lbs right?
The only other rifle I want to see how it feels is the Winchester Model 70. Do any of you have any idea if the stock/comb is the same from the Model 70 to Sendero?
Thank you!
These were the 2nd and 3rd rifles I have ever shot in my life. The second bullet I have ever shot in my life was today and it was from the 7mm Rem Mag. I took 3 shots with hand loaded 168g bullets at a 12" steel round sitting at 500 yards and missed 2"-3" on all 3. Next up was the other guy who was there for the 300 Win Mag. After talking with him it was very clear to me this wasn't his first rifle. I found myself agreeing with everything he said because I had no clue lol! Well he took 2 shots with 212g hand loads and hit with the second. He had to adjust the scope. His third bullet he went at 850 yards and smashed it. It was really cool to watch. Guy seemed sold on the rifle, and he did in fact get it as he said, "it shot exactly where I was aiming."
Well it was my turn again with the 7mm Rem Mag, and again I just barely missed my 3 shots. Tried another 3 after a break and again just barely missed all 3 shots. I missed all 3 shots in the same spot, and had the makings for a small tunnel started right beside the target. I found myself searching for that comfortable cheek weld, and moving my head up and down, and front to back a lot. Just couldn't find that sweet spot. So they suggested I try the 300 Win Mag. I immidiately passed due to fear. So I shot another 3 from the 7mm Rem Mag and again missed in the same spot, even when adjusting for wind which was pretty strong in the mountains this morning.
Once again they tried to get me to shoot the 300 Win Mag and I said, "okay" this time. After some internal build up I finally chambered the bullet, let them know I was going hot, and shot. 1st shot missed, adjusted elevation because it was left the same from the 850 yard shot the other guy took. Loaded another bullet, and I hit steel! When I heard it go "ting" I damn near jumped off the bucket lol! After talking to the guy I told him it was much easier to find that comfortable spot on the 300 Win Mag then the 7mm Rem Mag. The differences in the stock made all the difference for me. Come to find out, my second shot ws 2" left of dead center.
The guy told me he wasn't going to sell me the 7mm Rem Mag because it doesn't fit me. He also told me since day 1 that even though I don't buy a gun from him, he would help me find that one gun and be done. He said he has bought way to many rifles in his life time to find the perfect one. He told me if he could help me not do what he did, it would mean a lot to him. Which is really awesome for me because I know nothing about rifles and that's the truth.
So after more talking I told him I also shouldered a Weatherby Vanguard and the feel of that rifle was the same as the Sendero. I think the higher comb is what I need. But after feeling the weight of the Sendero I am worried about weight. Just the rifle itself is 8.5lbs on Remington's website. Throw in a scope and I bet we're talking over 10lbs right?
The only other rifle I want to see how it feels is the Winchester Model 70. Do any of you have any idea if the stock/comb is the same from the Model 70 to Sendero?
Thank you!
