Here's the breakdown:
Savage model 12FV .308 from Cabelas $450 out the door
SWFA SS fixed 12 power scope $300
Choate stock $180
Burris XTR rings $50
I've been keeping a notebook of every load I try, right now doing most shooting off a bench at 215 yards. Soon I will build a bench at 350 and 600. My dad has been helping me work up loads, today the round count just hit 180. First pic below is with some 185 Berger bullets sitting on 41.6 gr of Varget, OAL just barely seating bullet into lands. It's an honest 5 shot 1/2 MOA. Second picture is with factory loaded Federal GMM 175 SMK. I feel like the "build" has been a pretty good bang for the buck. Hopefully I can work up to holding consistent 3/4 MOA at 600 yards; this should be a good challenge for developing my skills!
Savage model 12FV .308 from Cabelas $450 out the door
SWFA SS fixed 12 power scope $300
Choate stock $180
Burris XTR rings $50
I've been keeping a notebook of every load I try, right now doing most shooting off a bench at 215 yards. Soon I will build a bench at 350 and 600. My dad has been helping me work up loads, today the round count just hit 180. First pic below is with some 185 Berger bullets sitting on 41.6 gr of Varget, OAL just barely seating bullet into lands. It's an honest 5 shot 1/2 MOA. Second picture is with factory loaded Federal GMM 175 SMK. I feel like the "build" has been a pretty good bang for the buck. Hopefully I can work up to holding consistent 3/4 MOA at 600 yards; this should be a good challenge for developing my skills!