N00b to this sight still. Thinking about building a bolt rifle with plans to shoot to 1100-1200 yds but that still has the capabilities to shoot past that. I've been reading that 300 WSM or 338 Lapua would be good rounds to go with. Also, what optic would be the right match for this long range rifle? I just wanted input from shooters who have experience in this category. Thanks for your help!!
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Long Range Bolt Build
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Re: Long Range Bolt Build
At that range... a .308 is getting pretty close... and the cost will be TONS less...
The 300 WSM will reach out there...
BUT.. the .338LM... is a true LR capable bullet. Problem is.. be prepared for the cost... the ammo is NOT cheap at all.
Really in the end depends on your budget....
Matt.
At that range... a .308 is getting pretty close... and the cost will be TONS less...
The 300 WSM will reach out there...
BUT.. the .338LM... is a true LR capable bullet. Problem is.. be prepared for the cost... the ammo is NOT cheap at all.
Really in the end depends on your budget....
Matt.
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Have you considered a .260. It will get you there with less recoil.
Jamie
Have you considered a .260. It will get you there with less recoil.
Jamie
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: beck.jamie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Have you considered a .260. It will get you there with less recoil.
Jamie </div></div>I agree... far less expensive round, lighter and faster than the .308. I read that even at 1000 yards, the .260 still has 30% more energy than, and flying 2-300 fps faster than, the standard .308 round. And almost 90% of the energy that a .300 has at that range. After I finish my .308 build, tha's my next rifle.
This is the article about the .260, check it out.
http://demigodllc.com/articles/the-case-for-260-remington/
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: beck.jamie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Have you considered a .260. It will get you there with less recoil.
Jamie </div></div>I agree... far less expensive round, lighter and faster than the .308. I read that even at 1000 yards, the .260 still has 30% more energy than, and flying 2-300 fps faster than, the standard .308 round. And almost 90% of the energy that a .300 has at that range. After I finish my .308 build, tha's my next rifle.
This is the article about the .260, check it out.
http://demigodllc.com/articles/the-case-for-260-remington/
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I have fired 1Km (spec'd at 1123yd) with a 24" .260, all hits (yeah, I was amazed, too...). It was a hot (probably too hot) 139 Scenar load.
My current .260 does 2850fps (conservatively) with a 142SMK/140A-Max in a 28" barrel. I think 1200yd (at very least) shouldn't be a biggie.
Greg
I have fired 1Km (spec'd at 1123yd) with a 24" .260, all hits (yeah, I was amazed, too...). It was a hot (probably too hot) 139 Scenar load.
My current .260 does 2850fps (conservatively) with a 142SMK/140A-Max in a 28" barrel. I think 1200yd (at very least) shouldn't be a biggie.
Greg
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Noob...338 Lapua...?
Hard to imagine a bigger disaster in the making...
TC
Noob...338 Lapua...?
Hard to imagine a bigger disaster in the making...
TC
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+1 ^^^ unless you honestly have plans to reach well beyond 1K. And if you are, you really need to have something else to shoot with that doesn't cost $3+ a round. It takes a lot of rounds downrange to get good enough to shoot that far out (over 1000) consistantly. Can your wallet and shoulder handle firing hundreds of rounds of 338 lapua?
If not get yourself a .260, shoot thousands of rounds for the price of hundreds of the other stuff. And during all those trips to the range, I'm sure you'll get chances to talk, learn about and shoot .338 and 300wsm. And when you get it, you'll be ready to reach out and touch steel at 1500+.
+1 ^^^ unless you honestly have plans to reach well beyond 1K. And if you are, you really need to have something else to shoot with that doesn't cost $3+ a round. It takes a lot of rounds downrange to get good enough to shoot that far out (over 1000) consistantly. Can your wallet and shoulder handle firing hundreds of rounds of 338 lapua?
If not get yourself a .260, shoot thousands of rounds for the price of hundreds of the other stuff. And during all those trips to the range, I'm sure you'll get chances to talk, learn about and shoot .338 and 300wsm. And when you get it, you'll be ready to reach out and touch steel at 1500+.
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Why not a 6.5x47? You can take it out to around 1350-1400 yards (perhaps a tad further). It has less recoil than a 260 as well. Brass WILL be expensive, but should last a lifetime, so to speak.
However, I wouldn't recommend taking game animals at these distances. For paper, it'd be more than enough, and not nearly as punishing on the shoulder as the 300/338.
SS
Why not a 6.5x47? You can take it out to around 1350-1400 yards (perhaps a tad further). It has less recoil than a 260 as well. Brass WILL be expensive, but should last a lifetime, so to speak.
However, I wouldn't recommend taking game animals at these distances. For paper, it'd be more than enough, and not nearly as punishing on the shoulder as the 300/338.
SS
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.260, 6.5x47, 6.5cm, all of these are very similar and will serve you well.
.260, 6.5x47, 6.5cm, all of these are very similar and will serve you well.
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You guys are awesome. Thanks for all your input. Now i gotta see what the budget looks like.
You guys are awesome. Thanks for all your input. Now i gotta see what the budget looks like.
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And why not the 243...cheaper brass and boolits then all and can easily reach 1k and heard of a few people hitting at 1400.
And why not the 243...cheaper brass and boolits then all and can easily reach 1k and heard of a few people hitting at 1400.
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@CK_32: No, the farthest i've shot is 400, thats as far as my range goes here. still doing research as to where a longer range is. right now i have a remington 700 ltr in .308. it's the rifle we use at work. wanted to build something that can reach out and touch something. thanks.
@CK_32: No, the farthest i've shot is 400, thats as far as my range goes here. still doing research as to where a longer range is. right now i have a remington 700 ltr in .308. it's the rifle we use at work. wanted to build something that can reach out and touch something. thanks.
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well i use my brownning build in 300wsm and it shoots well at 1200 also my remmington 700 in 300wby mag its whats in youre budget and what u can handle for a weapon of choosing the gun is only a small part its the shooter that counts as they say Beware the man that owns only one gun he may know how to use it
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well i use my brownning build in 300wsm and it shoots well at 1200 also my remmington 700 in 300wby mag its whats in youre budget and what u can handle for a weapon of choosing the gun is only a small part its the shooter that counts as they say Beware the man that owns only one gun he may know how to use it
