Just picked up a medium / long range rifle.

[Teknys]

It is the Savage 12 VLP DBM in 300WSM.
I'll probably put a Vortex Viper PST 6x24x50 on it unless I change my mind before I buy the scope.

I sold my Sendero 300 RUM to a friends son (17 yrs old). He has been wanting one so bad for 2 years and he has worked all summer to buy something. He has a couple of friends who have "long range" rigs and been having fun shooting paper. Well I sold him everything (gun, scope and 80+ reloads and supplies) and practiced with it down to his last 20 rounds.

Short story: Lasered 2 bulls at 498yds. One shot right through lungs and shoulder. 5 pt bull down after 60 yds of stumbling.

So now I'm here with out a longer range weapon. I'm going to try this Savage for what I'm going to do. Less then 1000yds and most in the 600 - 700 range for fun. You know the new AB LRs look interesting for this, maybe the 190gn 30 cal.

 

[Oldtrader3]

My grandson did that same thing. He worked all summer picking rasberries until he could buy my .280 Rem A-Bolt for $450. This included dies, 100 cases, (5) boxs of ammo and 60 handloaded cartridges. It also included a Bushnell 3000 Elite scope, mount and rings. He has killed one deer (a spike) and several large hogs in Texas with it.

 

[FOTIS]

The 300 WSM will surprise you with its ability.

I know guys with 7mm wsm that kill well over 1000 yards....

 

[DrMike]

The 300WSM should qualify for the medium/long range rifle you are seeking. It is a great all-around rifle for North America.

 

[sask boy]

Yes, I agree with the guys that you are going to more than happy with your choice. The 300 WSM is a great cartridge.
Does that Savage have a 26" tube?
I am looking forward to your work-up on the new rifle.

Blessings,
Dan

 

[JD338]

Teknys

Good stuff. Congratulations to the young man on his elk.
The 300 WSM should serve you well for your needs.

JD338

 

[FOTIS]

Just wait until the LRA's come out. I am truly hoping they will change the overall game.

 

[SJB358]

That 190 or 210 ALR should be really be something in the 300WSM, if you have the space to seat them out a little. I am looking forward to working with my 300WSM when they come out. Matter of fact, I have held off scoping the rifle till I have some bullets, to keep the temptation down.

 

[Guy Miner]

I've seen very good results from the 210 Berger VLD at 2800+ fps from my .300 WSM. Very accurate!

Guy

 

[Teknys]

It's a Heavy Fluted 26" barrel. A heavy gun, not one I'll be carrying all day.
Going to put a SSS trigger on it to start.
View attachment Savage 12 VLP.jpg

 

[SJB358]

Wow! That looks like a rig to reach FAR!!

 

[Teknys]

I bought the scope today:

You wouldn't believe how many sites / places I've been or called to find a Vortex Viper PST 6x24x50 2nd focal plane (cheaper one). I can get the FFP but for $200 more. I finally found one at CameraLand in NY of all places. I phoned and they had one left still "shrink wrapped" and he repeated the Vortex part number to me. It's on a Fedex truck already. I was beginning to think I would have to wait or get something different than what I wanted. I would have waited or paid the extra $$ for the FFP. I'm glad I didn't have to.

 

[Guy Miner]

Doug at Cameraland is a good guy to deal with.

The FFP is very popular these days, for some decent reasons, but I don't have any problem at all with a 2nd focal plane scope for hunting. Not at all. I think you'll be happy with it.

Regards, Guy

 

[Oldtrader3]

I have both FFP and SFP scopes and do not have any issue with them either way. That .300 Mag Model 12 should be a hammer!

 

[BK]

I bought the scope today:

You wouldn't believe how many sites / places I've been or called to find a Vortex Viper PST 6x24x50 2nd focal plane (cheaper one). I can get the FFP but for $200 more. I finally found one at CameraLand in NY of all places. I phoned and they had one left still "shrink wrapped" and he repeated the Vortex part number to me. It's on a Fedex truck already. I was beginning to think I would have to wait or get something different than what I wanted. I would have waited or paid the extra $$ for the FFP. I'm glad I didn't have to.

That's where I bought both of my PSTs, and the regular Viper 6.5-20x... and probably where I'll buy a Viper HS LR when I get around to it...