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I did what is essentially your Option #2 when I started. I had a Savage LRH in 6.5x284. I bought 3 boxes of Nosler 129 LRAB and shot them up. I was learning my gun, getting zero'd, and working on marksmanship. Once those 60rds were shot I did load development and once I got where I wanted it I loaded all 60 up to spec. Barrel life will depend on how hot you load and how many shots you are stringing together. But-- with that savage barrel nut you can buy a new pre-fit for $350ish and keep on rocking!

What tires did you choose? I have 63k on my Duratracs and it is time for new ones. I just leveled my truck and I'm thinking of going up to 33s or 275/70r18s.

What creed said. Also-- Gold Tip website has a great KE and velocity calculator that I would use to 'test' your possible arrow combinations to decide on what you want.

For the .260rem shooters-- what are thoughts on availability and quality of factory ammo vs the 6.5cm?

Unfortunately I've never been a resident of AZ-- been there a few times for training and then for hunting. My last duty station was Fort Knox- but I didn't get the lifetime license. I will go back for turkey season this spring!!

I get the feeling that both the 6.5cm and 6.5x284 are both relatively 'easy' to handload. IE they have almost an inherent accuracy. I can speak for the 6.5x284 as the first cartridge that I handloaded for and load development was very easy and there is tons of data out there. Brass isn't overly difficult to come by. As for the 6.5cm--- this cartridges best feature is that you can find factory ammo easily that will shoot extremely accurately (hornady match, precision hunter, HSM, etc etc). Brass is also easy to find. You probably won't touch the 3000fps with a 140 barrier that seems to be the quest of lots of 6.5 shooters but brass should last a long time and again there is tons of data available. 6.5-06- Maybe you reach that magic destination of a 140gr+ at 3000fps. Make your own brass.

Awesome, congrats!!

First order of business-- Gen Mattis will rename his position "Secretary of Offense"

Maybe we could train the bears to chase the illegals......

I have a 26" pac-nor 8 twist stainless that I'm looking to part ways with. Was going to be a 22-243 but I have too many irons in the fire if you are interested.

I'll keep you updated. I won't be likely to shoot the 7RUM much this fall because of a busy hunt schedule here in KY, elk hunt in CO and then travels to TX and OK. I might take it to OK to stretch it out but it will be with the HSM factory ammo. Once I start getting some handloads tested hopefully we will see what it can do. No doubt it will shoot better than I.

I have a proof as well and have been extremely happy with it. I heard the same issue from a gunsmith about having issues with them indicating in on a lathe.... AFTER I had ordered. However, once it arrived there were no issues. Rifle Blueprinted Rem 700 7RUM Proof 26" Sendero Light, 1-9" APA Little Bastard McM Game Hunter Edge Fill 9.25lbs w/ scope Have only shot 30rds of 180gr HSM and it is 1/2moa at 200. I plan on handloading 175 ELDX, 180 VLDs and 195s.

To add onto what Lance listed-- Preference for Mil vs MOA for your reticle and for your turrets. Figure out what makes the most sense for you-- even as an artilleryman my head works best in MOA for shooting and hunting because I relate inches in target size. Great article to get your thoughts flowing, be sure to check out all 4 parts! http://www.primalrights.com/articles/rifle-sighting-systems/rifle-sighting-systems-part-1-moa-iphy

Beretta is SPF, Thanks for the interest!

Beretta Silver Pigeon I --w/box, 20ga, 28", 5 flush choke tubes, 5 extended tubes, single owner, clean, buttstock has some hunting scratches (pics on request)- $1600 shipped to FFL Rem 700- Stainless BDL Long Action, RH, Timney Trigger Installed, includes bottom metal, barrel was recrowned. $450 shipped to FFL. Prices are firm Pics on request

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Louisville-- Price includes shipping to your FFL. Gun is in original box.

$1500

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not new HDs obviously...

It's waiting for you!! I would consider a trade for Swaro 15x56s (and pay for shipping on the shotgun).

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Beretta pics are up-- gun is single owner, purchased new in 2012.

Remington is sold!