I'm trying to figure out what caliber would work best for starting out in elr. Itll be build on a 700 action only because I cant really swing a custom action for awhile. I'm looking at the 375 Rum, the 338 Edge, or a 300prc or 7mm-300prc. Any help would be preferred.
Elr caliber advice on a 700 la
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I heard somewhere that the Bergaras in 300 PRC (maybe the ridgback?) are using CIP length mags, combine that with the 250gr Atip and you're set. I'd take that over a Remington action but to each their own.
I think you're on to something and that there will be a lot of people following close behind. The ELR world is growing!
I think you're on to something and that there will be a lot of people following close behind. The ELR world is growing!
I'm looking at the PRC hard cause I can use my sico omega on it. Mag length isnt a big deal to me I plan on single feeding it.
300 PRC from your list. Especially with the 230 or 250 A-tip it's a killer combo for a standard magnum action.
I have a 31" Bartlein 5r 9.5-9 gain twist 300 PRC, pushing 225 ELD-M's at 2943fps w/74.6gr RL-26 (a full grain under published max). Even with the ELD's it's no slouch. Run the numbers for a 230 A-tip @ 2925fps. Supersonic past 2000, and with my optic/mount I have enough elevation to get to 2500 or so.
I've shot 4 different bullets with it so far, worst was a hunting bullet @ 1/2-3/4 MOA. All the match projos have been .6 MOA or less. Twice now I've shot 3-4 5-shot groups and had 3-4 holes in the paper. Worst SD so far has been in the mid teens (15 or 16 IIRC), most are in the 5-12fps range. It's my first magnum and has been pretty easy on me as far as getting it to shoot well.
I have a 31" Bartlein 5r 9.5-9 gain twist 300 PRC, pushing 225 ELD-M's at 2943fps w/74.6gr RL-26 (a full grain under published max). Even with the ELD's it's no slouch. Run the numbers for a 230 A-tip @ 2925fps. Supersonic past 2000, and with my optic/mount I have enough elevation to get to 2500 or so.
I've shot 4 different bullets with it so far, worst was a hunting bullet @ 1/2-3/4 MOA. All the match projos have been .6 MOA or less. Twice now I've shot 3-4 5-shot groups and had 3-4 holes in the paper. Worst SD so far has been in the mid teens (15 or 16 IIRC), most are in the 5-12fps range. It's my first magnum and has been pretty easy on me as far as getting it to shoot well.
If you want ELR in a long action there is far more power available for unmodified long actions, specifically, the 28 nosler comes to mind. I built one off a Savage long action, used CDI bottom metal. Not loading mine terribly long or using a custom reamer and I get 3100fps out of the Berger 195s - that'll get you ELR.
Sure, you can get out to 2k yards on less power, but it's WAY harder to do. Even if you're an excellent wind reader, a lot of environmental factors can change during TOF that will cause a miss on a lower bc, slower bullet at ELR distances.
Trust me, you want more power if you're serious about ELR.
Sure, you can get out to 2k yards on less power, but it's WAY harder to do. Even if you're an excellent wind reader, a lot of environmental factors can change during TOF that will cause a miss on a lower bc, slower bullet at ELR distances.
Trust me, you want more power if you're serious about ELR.
