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<blockquote data-quote="Larry Morgan" data-source="post: 2769235" data-attributes="member: 4676"><p>I was gonna tell you to look for a HS precision take-off, but then I remembered you're getting a HOWA so that's out. The bell and carlson will probably serve you well, but might be a bit heavier than others. Many of them are solid throughout, unlike HS precision stocks which often have a hollow buttstock or McMillan that sometimes uses lightweight fill in large areas to save weight. If you do get the bell and carlson, there's a small chance you'll want to bed it down the road. The bedding block does not fit every action the same. It's basically guaranteed that it will work right out of the box, which is good. However, it may not be making full contact with the action, in which case bedding may help down the road. </p><p></p><p>As for glass, there are some good bang-for-the-buck options. The bushnell elite tactical series has some good options. The fixed 10x can be had for around $260. They also have an adjustable 5-15x version for about $470. </p><p>A step up from that could be the SWFA SS series. They have a huge range of features and prices. </p><p>The millet isn't too bad. I had one years ago right after they came out. The biggest gripe I had with it was setting the zero on the dials. The originals had a screw in the top, and it was near impossible to tighten the screw without spinning the dial. They have since fixed it. </p><p></p><p>I'm not a huge fan of BDC reticles or dials. Rather, depending on how precise you want to be, learn the drop at key ranges (or keep a chart on the gun), and dial up or holdover. </p><p></p><p>I have shot out to 750yds with only 10x, but there's no way I would have been able to put up "benchrest" type groups with that amount of power. For ringing steel, though, it was totally workable. Albeit, I'm not sure if I could have done it with that mag with crappy glass. Who knows. </p><p></p><p>You could probably get a zillion opinions on bases and rings. Pick a good quality one-piece base and bed it. Steel is the top, but really probably not necessary unless you are hard on the rifle. Same goes for rings.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Larry Morgan, post: 2769235, member: 4676"] I was gonna tell you to look for a HS precision take-off, but then I remembered you're getting a HOWA so that's out. The bell and carlson will probably serve you well, but might be a bit heavier than others. Many of them are solid throughout, unlike HS precision stocks which often have a hollow buttstock or McMillan that sometimes uses lightweight fill in large areas to save weight. If you do get the bell and carlson, there's a small chance you'll want to bed it down the road. The bedding block does not fit every action the same. It's basically guaranteed that it will work right out of the box, which is good. However, it may not be making full contact with the action, in which case bedding may help down the road. As for glass, there are some good bang-for-the-buck options. The bushnell elite tactical series has some good options. The fixed 10x can be had for around $260. They also have an adjustable 5-15x version for about $470. A step up from that could be the SWFA SS series. They have a huge range of features and prices. The millet isn't too bad. I had one years ago right after they came out. The biggest gripe I had with it was setting the zero on the dials. The originals had a screw in the top, and it was near impossible to tighten the screw without spinning the dial. They have since fixed it. I'm not a huge fan of BDC reticles or dials. Rather, depending on how precise you want to be, learn the drop at key ranges (or keep a chart on the gun), and dial up or holdover. I have shot out to 750yds with only 10x, but there's no way I would have been able to put up "benchrest" type groups with that amount of power. For ringing steel, though, it was totally workable. Albeit, I'm not sure if I could have done it with that mag with crappy glass. Who knows. You could probably get a zillion opinions on bases and rings. Pick a good quality one-piece base and bed it. Steel is the top, but really probably not necessary unless you are hard on the rifle. Same goes for rings. [/QUOTE]
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