Hey guys I'm new here and just getting in to long range shooting. I have a question for some of yall more experienced long range guys. I'm a pretty avid deer and small game hunter and have a few high powered rifles. The biggest rifle I have is an older savage 111 .30-06. Its got a wood stock and the thinner "hunting profile" type barrel. I have a 20 moa scope base and have a primary arms 4-14x44 scope with moa reticle on the way. My question is, do y'all think this setup with good match grade factory ammo will be sufficient for steel, coyotes, and feral hogs at say 800 yards? Maybe a little further? I've had guys say that I need a heavy barreled rifle with no wood stock and all kinds of things, but it does shoot pretty good for an older hunting gun. Killed several deer with it out to about 250 yards. Is a heavy barrel necessary, or just better for taking multiple shots in rapid succession because it doesn't warp from the heat as much? Should I buy a different rifle more suited for long range?
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