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Re: Long(er) range rifle
[Re: Southwood7]
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02/13/19 06:12 PM
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What caliber would you recommend for shots out to 5-600 yards?
I know folks are concerned with 'energy' for long range shooting, but more emphasis should be given to accuracy. Any of the typical calibers will get it done at those ranges but you have to place the bullet in the right spot. I like my 308 for 400-600 yard shooting because I can drive tacks with it all day long. I bring a range card so I know my click values in 20 yard increments. It's heavy and I only use it for targets or sitting in a shooting house, not climbing trees. I've got other guns with more horsepower, but my 308 doesn't let me down. The 168 gr AMAX bullet is great for this setup, and my muzzle velocity is only 2660 FPS.
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Re: Long(er) range rifle
[Re: Southwood7]
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02/13/19 06:45 PM
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This would be for the occasional hunt in a shooting house where I can see 1000 yards. I am a complete newbie when it comes to shooting “long range” and I know to serious shooters 500 yards isn’t that long. I’m not looking to break the bank and build a custom long range rifle. I just want something in a standard caliber with some good glass that I COULD shoot a deer at 500 yards if I needed too. I have never needed a rifle that would reach out that far but next season I will have a routine opportunity for shots at and beyond this distance.
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Re: Long(er) range rifle
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02/13/19 06:52 PM
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a 7mm magnum or a 300 magnum
I've spent most of the money I've made in my lifetime on hunting and fishing. The rest I just wasted.....
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Re: Long(er) range rifle
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02/13/19 08:01 PM
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There can be only one answer....6.5 Creedmoor!
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Re: Long(er) range rifle
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02/13/19 09:05 PM
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a 7mm magnum or a 300 magnum I'd choose the 7mm just because it's a flatter trajectory with the 140 grain ammo choices. Either would be a good choice that could double as Elk/Bear weapons if you ever decided to hunt those, in the future. The 308, .260 , 30.06 and several others would be a fine choice, too. All of them will require some bench time to know what they do at different ranges.
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Re: Long(er) range rifle
[Re: Southwood7]
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02/13/19 10:37 PM
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![[Linked Image]](https://i.postimg.cc/mrf5zKp0/20141218-072820.jpg) One similar to mine.  Remington Sendero SF II in .300 RUM. A dream to shoot! Zeroed dead on at 300 yards. It's a sho' nuff deer killa' with the 180 grain Remington Ultra-Bonded PSP Core-lokts . My longest kill has been a doe at 530 yards. It is my favorite rifle that I own.
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Re: Long(er) range rifle
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02/13/19 11:29 PM
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7mm Rem Mag is hard to beat, The longest shot I ever made was only about 300 yards. Deer dropped in his tracks. It was a Savage that I sold .
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Re: Long(er) range rifle
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02/13/19 11:49 PM
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300 mag and I got a good un for sale made for long range
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Re: Long(er) range rifle
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02/14/19 12:27 AM
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My 280 Remington would handle that. That is why I built it, and can’t hardly give it away. Surprised that hadn’t sold on the campfire already
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Re: Long(er) range rifle
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02/14/19 06:59 AM
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Most of the popular hunting choices will handle 500-600 yards.
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