All around comp/hunting gun

[30calDeath]

I know this might be a long shot lol....but I would like to build a gun me and my Dad could use for comps/hunting./ Is their any where I could look up rules for caliber limits so we could get started, we are not rich but do reload so something like a 300WM would not be out of reach. From reading it seems that big calibers might be out of the question? Any and all info would be awesome. Thanks!

 

[ker2222]

Re: All around comp/hunting gun

what kind of comps, what range and how competitive do you want to be and what kind of hunting? Those are, IMHO the defining questions. Answer them and then recognize that and dual purpose rig is a set of compromises.....

For me, I wanted a rifle that I could participate in some F-Class, precision courses and maybe even some tactical type matches and not embarrass myself. I also wanted a rifle that could pull some hunting duty--mostly prairie ranges (200-400yards) for whitetail, mullie, antelope. I ended up with a 308 for caliber. Remington varmint contour at 22 inches with a brake.

Its a little heavy for hunting but not too bad. Its a little short and light for serious competition work but it will work......compromises that work for me.

 

[sandwarrior]

Re: All around comp/hunting gun

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KillZone45</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I know this might be a long shot lol....but I would like to build a gun me and my Dad could use for comps/hunting./ Is their any where I could look up rules for caliber limits so we could get started, we are not rich but do reload so something like a 300WM would not be out of reach. From reading it seems that big calibers might be out of the question? Any and all info would be awesome. Thanks!</div></div>

What is winning comps these days aren't the big powerhouses. They are the compact efficient .308 or BR cased calibers (6mm and 6.5mm, some 7mm). Not surprisingly, these cartridges are very well adapted to hunting. Think 6mm BR, 6mm Dasher, 6mm BRX, .243 Win, 6XC, 6.5 Creedmoor, .260 Rem, 6.5x47 Swiss, 7mm-08, and a number of other variations.

The idea is to push a very high BC bullet at relatively high speeds. Instead of a heavier less high BC 400 fps faster, like a magnum does. You don't need recoil to keep a bullet running fast.

Anyhow, any of those cartridges is suitable for deer hunting and any of the upper end of the ones I mentioned work fine for elk and moose. The lighter end of those also work great for sitting over a prairie dog town and shooting those critters.

 

[propeine]

Re: All around comp/hunting gun

I opted to go 6.5 Creedmoor for a few reasons. Originally I had planned on 260 which will handle any game I choose to shoot. Then I found factory loaded 6.5CM at 22-30 a box for match ammo. You should be able to load for about any game you choose and caliber wise be very competitive with the high BC 264 bullets.

The factory loaded match ammo is what sold me though honestly despite reloading.

 

[Tango down]

Re: All around comp/hunting gun

Propeine
6.5 Creedmoore is a great caliber, I shot one of my friend's Creedmore for the first time few weeks ago; 5 hits out of 5 rounds at a 960 yards, all center mass. A very accurate round; I could do the same with my .308 but I definitely could tell the difference, very flat trajectory from the Creedmoore.
Good shooting.
Ombre noire

 

[greggrissom]

Re: All around comp/hunting gun

Hello: I am having a gun built exactly for these reasons. I opted for 7mm-08. The 168gr pills should really shine in both arenas.

 

[B3dlam]

6.5 Creedmoor would be my choice I now own two rifles chambered in it as I like it that much. Another thing to consider is the 6.5 is relatively light recoil wise especially when you compare it to a 300 win mag. This will definitely make it far more pleasant to shoot on a regular basis its also easier on the pocket book.

As far as using a gun for both comp and hunting. Assuming your not trying to take down grizzlies or anything and just sticking with deer sized game most of the hunting calibers should serve you quite well. Personally I just carry a heavy gun when I hunt so a gun that is mostly a tactical/practical competition gun works just fine for hunting especially if you do mostly flat land hunting instead of mountain hunting.

 

[Jhnmdahl]

6.5 Creedmoor is a great choice, and will be a lot easier to shoot in competitions than a 300WM or similar magnum caliber. Plus, high quality (match grade) ammo can be bought off-the-shelf, and there are a ton of options for reloaders for hunting, target shooting, etc.