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Topic: What should I get???
Posted By: first_shot_kill>
Subject: What should I get???
Date Posted: March/04/2013 at 15:07
I want to shoot 1000 yards with a 308. Any ideas on what rife I should get? Would love to stay under $1000 if that is even possible...
 
Thanks!


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Posted By: bootjack
Date Posted: March/04/2013 at 16:07
1K is a stretch with a 308 and < $1000 is tough. I'd be looking at Savage. The FCP-CR is a 308 @$1250 MSRP. Just my 2 cents, but you would probably be happier with a F Class 6.5x284 as it is a superior cartridge in a rifle built to punch paper at extended ranges. But it costs more too.

Scopes are expensive too when you're talking 1K ranges.

The top feature of the Savages is the easy barrel replacement when that day comes.


Posted By: Sgt. D
Date Posted: March/04/2013 at 16:33
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=330934435 - http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=330934435
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=331429204 - http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=331429204
 
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=331604305 - http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=331604305
 
These are some out of the box rifles I would consider if I were lookin a 1000yd 308 for under a grand. Keep in mind that the rifle is only half the equasion. Even a 3000.00 rifle is only as good as your optics. If you budget 1K for your rifle you need to budget atleast that for your optics. Even then I don't like too many scopes in that price range for a 1000yd set up. Ziess, IOR, Super Sniper, Meoptia and a few other top end scopes is where I would be lookin next. You want top quality glass and coatings, top of the line tracking and turretts and a 30mm or bigger tube for elevation adjustment. You will probably get many other calibers suggested but if you want 308 then these are the rifles I'd consider. Good Luck!
 
Welcome to the OT. Hope we can be helpful!


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Posted By: first_shot_kill>
Date Posted: March/04/2013 at 16:36
Thanks! My reason for wanting to punch paper at 1000 is because of the challenge. I want to be able to do something with a rifle that is not quite "the norm", if you know what I mean. ;) What is 6.5x284? Sorry, still not as smart when it comes to "decimal" calibers. :)
 
 


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Attack where they are unprepared, appear where you are unexpected.

Death is nothing. But to live defeated and without glory, that is to die every day.


Posted By: Peddler
Date Posted: March/04/2013 at 16:41
Go someplace where you can see a 1000 actual yards you might want to learn to shoot at 300 to 500 yards first.

Peddler   

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When you are dead, you don't know you are dead.It is difficult only for others.

It is the same when you are stupid.


Posted By: Sgt. D
Date Posted: March/04/2013 at 16:52
Originally posted by Peddler Peddler wrote:

Go someplace where you can see a 1000 actual yards you might want to learn to shoot at 300 to 500 yards first.

Peddler   
 
 Agreed. If you haven't seen 1000yds it will be a bit daunting. But you always start with the desire before you ever get as far as doing it. I imagine where you live its not that uncommon to see great open spans. But even then when you actually see a 3X5 target at 1K it lets you know why just everyone isn't doing it. Depending on the bullet weight and loads you plan to use your choice of 308 will demand a darn good scope with plenty of evelation adjustment. But it is doable. Keep us up on where you go with this.


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Take care of Soldiers, Show em how its done and do it with em, Run to the Fight & and hold your ground! I die my men go home! If you're a NCO and this ain't you. GET OUT! GOD BLESS AMERICA!


Posted By: first_shot_kill>
Date Posted: March/04/2013 at 17:01
Those rifles got my mouth watering :)
 
It is going to be a while before I will have the funds to make a purchace, but I dont think it will hurt to start learning/understanding now what it is that I really want. I have a fair amount of book knowledge, just not much practical knowledge. (if that makes sense)
 
Since I can only shoot out to 400 yards behind my house, I was thinking I would wait a bit after I buy the rifle to get my 1000 yard scope. I just want the rifle to be capable of making that shot when it comes time.
 
What do you think of this one? http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shooting/Centerfire-Rifles/Bolt-Action%7C/pc/104792580/c/105522480/sc/105523380/Tikka-T3-Lite-Bolt-Action-Rifles-150-Stainless-Steel-Barrels/706383.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fshooting-centerfire-rifles-bolt-action%2F_%2FN-1102332%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_105523380%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMMcat104792580%253Bcat105522480&WTz_l=SBC%3BMMcat104792580%3Bcat105522480%3Bcat105523380 - http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shooting/Centerfire-Rifles/Bolt-Action%7C/pc/104792580/c/105522480/sc/105523380/Tikka-T3-Lite-Bolt-Action-Rifles-150-Stainless-Steel-Barrels/706383.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fshooting-centerfire-rifles-bolt-action%2F_%2FN-1102332%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_105523380%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMMcat104792580%253Bcat105522480&WTz_l=SBC%3BMMcat104792580%3Bcat105522480%3Bcat105523380
 
Thanks so much for your input!


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Attack where they are unprepared, appear where you are unexpected.

Death is nothing. But to live defeated and without glory, that is to die every day.


Posted By: first_shot_kill>
Date Posted: March/04/2013 at 17:07

Right now I shoot 300 yards with my plinking .22 and cheap bulk ammo. Though I definatly understand what you mean! The first time I looked 1000 yards at a target I was like: "Wow - and i think I wanna shoot that. Yea right."

 
But then I started reading, and learning, and doing more reading, and more learning, then some field experience (though not much) and decided that before I am 6 feet under there will be 30 caliber holes in a target 1000 yards from the muzzle of my 308. :)


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Attack where they are unprepared, appear where you are unexpected.

Death is nothing. But to live defeated and without glory, that is to die every day.


Posted By: RifleDude
Date Posted: March/04/2013 at 17:12
Originally posted by first_shot_kill> first_shot_kill> wrote:

  What is 6.5x284?


An awesomely efficient long range cartridge that takes advantage of the excellent ballistic coefficient (BC) 6.5mm bullets available, so you have less drop and wind drift, and slower velocity loss over distance than .30 caliber, when comparing similar recoil levels. High BC = "more slippery" profile. To get the same or similar BC bullets for .30 caliber as you get from a low drag 6.5, you have to increase bullet mass significantly, which also means you have significantly greater recoil. In the .308 case, these heavier bullets take up excessive case capacity, and that combined with the modest powder capacity of the .308 case to begin with, means your starting muzzle velocity is low, which further increases drop at LR. So, in order to gain the velocity back to get the most from the high BC .30 caliber bullets, you have to launch said bullets from a larger capacity case (i.e. .300 mags), which means even more recoil penalty. In other words, with 6.5 (or 6mm, or 7mm), you get less drop and less wind drift in conjunction with less recoil compared to .30. Or, with the same recoil level, you get significantly less drop than .30 caliber rounds. Either way, I call that win/ win.

The 6.5-.284 is simply the .284 Winchester parent case necked down to accept 6.5mm bullets. While it's not a commercially popular round in factory hunting rifles, it's a very popular round among the LR shooting crowd. Brass is readily available for it, if you handload.


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Posted By: first_shot_kill>
Date Posted: March/04/2013 at 17:13
By the way, I think I am gonna scrap the "stay under $1000 on the gun" thought.
 
Not sure yet as I would have to travel to even be able to shoot something 1000 yards away without having to worry about hitting a car, person, house, etc...


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Attack where they are unprepared, appear where you are unexpected.

Death is nothing. But to live defeated and without glory, that is to die every day.


Posted By: first_shot_kill>
Date Posted: March/04/2013 at 17:25
Handloading is already a definate. Some of why I would like 308 is ammo price. I would still be able to "go out back" and shoot 10 rounds without having to worry about taking food off the table. It would also be my hunting rifle. Actually shooting 1000 yards would not happen very often. It's just something I really want to try before I die. :) Hopefully though, I will be able to afford to go and buy a rifle that I only use to shoot the targets most cant even see. :) (my dream is a .408 Chey Tac)
 
Make any sense? Or is this a dumb idea?


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Attack where they are unprepared, appear where you are unexpected.

Death is nothing. But to live defeated and without glory, that is to die every day.


Posted By: Sparky
Date Posted: March/04/2013 at 17:28
The 6.5x284 is also hard on barrels. Making the barrel life shorter. That is one reason why I am looking at either a 260 Rem or a 6.5 Creedmoore.


Posted By: Bitterroot Bulls
Date Posted: March/04/2013 at 19:50
Oh, how I like the Creed!
 
I like the looks of the Savage Long Range Precision (LRP) in 6.5 Creed:
 
http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/12LRP - http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/12LRP
 
I have seen them new under $1K


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Posted By: Sparky
Date Posted: March/04/2013 at 21:03
If you are going to use it as a hunting rifle and do not want to break the bank on ammo. I thing the 308 is probably still a good choice. I still like the 260 Rem or the 6.5 Creedmore better for targets though. But I have heard from a number of people that they were not as happy with it for a hunting caliber.

So for an excellent 308 rifle around a $1000 I would have to go with a Remington 700 SS 5R. I have one and I am very pleased with it.




Posted By: Urimaginaryfrnd
Date Posted: March/04/2013 at 21:39


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Posted By: Urimaginaryfrnd
Date Posted: March/04/2013 at 21:41


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"Always do the right thing, just because it is the right thing to do".
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Texas Ranger


Posted By: Sgt. D
Date Posted: March/04/2013 at 21:41
There are several here that really like Tikka. I don't care for em cause of some of the plastic parts they have. Unfortunately more and more new rifles are becomming plagued with plastic. My main concern with that particular one is the light contour barrel. You can shoot it to 1000yds but I wouldn't expect real consistant groups. Now some may prove me wrong and if so I stand corrected. I've done repair work on em but, haven't cared to shoot em.

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Posted By: Urimaginaryfrnd
Date Posted: March/04/2013 at 21:58
Originally posted by first_shot_kill> first_shot_kill> wrote:

........... 
Make any sense? Or is this a dumb idea?
 
To start with .308 is the wrong caliber once you are past about 800 yds it drops sub sonic and is less stable. 300 Win Mag is a more realistic choice as is 300 WSM  or the 6.5x284 or 7mm Mag. That said if all you want to do is shoot 1000 yds before you die take a 22 out aim about the height of a telephone pole over the intended target and lob in a round.  The difference between shooting 1000 yds and shooting 1000 yds and having a cold bore first shot kill is years of training and thousands of rounds down range in all kind of inclimate weather conditions while keeping notes.  Beside that you couldnt buy any .308 brass right now if you handed them gold coins.  A Tikka in 300 WSM or 300 Win Mag and a 16x42 Super Sniper in Talley ringmounts will do what you are talking about if you are able to control your breathing and trigger finger. Want to step up to tacticool from there pick up a Remmington Police model or Savage Police model in 300 WM.


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"Always do the right thing, just because it is the right thing to do".
Bobby Paul Doherty
Texas Ranger


Posted By: Urimaginaryfrnd
Date Posted: March/04/2013 at 22:01
http://www.snipercentral.com/caliber.htm - http://www.snipercentral.com/caliber.htm
Recommendation:
The .308 is acceptable for both military and Law Enforcement use, and is very capable of 800+ meter hits on a human size target. If you are a Law Enforcement sharpshooter, keep in mind the penetrating power of the .308, especially with full metal jacket rounds like the old M118.

For a comprehensive review on available match ammo, visit the http://www.snipercentral.com/matchammo.htm - .308 Military Applications

Note: We have listed the military standard M118LR, with its Mk316 Mod 0 and Mod 1 siblings, as obviously being suitable for military sniping. The Federal, HSM, Blackhills, Corbon and other 175gr match loads that use the same bullet would also be suitable as well. Also listed is a HSM 155gr Sierra Matchking (new VLD design) which shows good promise of being an effective long range sniping round. The the old M118 round is outdated, but we have left it on the list only because it is a classic and the information is not available in many places and we didn't want to lose it.

  • M118 = M118 Special Ball - 173gr FMJ-BT (2550fps)
  • M118LR = M118LR Special Ball - 175gr HPBT (2580fps)
  • HSM 155gr = HSM 308-37 .308 Win 155gr HPBT (2860fps)

Bullet Drop (Inches)
100y 91m200y 183m300y 275m400y 366m500y 458m600y 549m700y 641m800y 732m900y 824m1000y 915m
M118+16.5+30.0+36.0+34.0+22.5Zero-35.0-80.0-144.0-230.0
M118LR+17.4+30.4+36.3+34.2+22.6Zero-35.7-86.8-156.1-246.7
HSM 155gr+13.8+24.3+29.2+27.5+18.2Zero-28.8-70.3-127.2-202.9


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"Always do the right thing, just because it is the right thing to do".
Bobby Paul Doherty
Texas Ranger


Posted By: Urimaginaryfrnd
Date Posted: March/04/2013 at 22:11
30-06 Military Applications

Note: We have chosen the HSM 175gr Match load for military use over the Federal 168gr due to the better bullet design of the 175gr Sierra Match King for long range use. This load could use another 50fps but as it is it is adequate. We have also listed the HSM 190gr SMK which is another excellent, and perhaps preferred load to the 175gr.
  • HSM 175gr = http://www.snipercentral.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=531 - - HSM Match - .30-06 190gr Sierra Match King at 2600fps

Bullet Drop (Inches)
100y 91m200y 183m300y 275m400y 366m500y 458m600y 549m700y 641m800y 732m900y 824m1000y 915m
HSM 175gr+17.5+29.4+34.6+32.3+21.7Zero-33.5-80.6-145.5-229.7
HSM 190gr+17.4+29.0+33.9+31.5+20.9Zero-32.4-77.0-136.3-214.0


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"Always do the right thing, just because it is the right thing to do".
Bobby Paul Doherty
Texas Ranger


Posted By: Urimaginaryfrnd
Date Posted: March/04/2013 at 22:13
300 Win Mag Military Applications

Note: We have selected two loads here, the A191 which is the same as the Federal Match .300 WM 190gr and the new Mk248 Mod1 220gr load. The A191 has been around for a long time now and has been very effective over the years. The new heavier Mk248 is a more recent development designed specifically for longer range engagements.

  • A191 = http://www.snipercentral.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=535 - - 220gr Sierra Match King at 2830fps

Bullet Drop (Inches)
100y 91m200y 183m300y 275m400y 366m500y 458m600y 549m700y 641m800y 732m900y 824m1000y 915m1100y 1007m1200y 1098m
A191+20.6+38.1+50.2+56.3+55.4+46.6+28.6Zero-41.1-96.6-169.1-261.3
Mk248Mod1+20.2+37.1+48.6+54.2+52.9+44.2+26.9Zero-37.8-88.0-152.4-233.0



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"Always do the right thing, just because it is the right thing to do".
Bobby Paul Doherty
Texas Ranger


Posted By: Urimaginaryfrnd
Date Posted: March/04/2013 at 22:24

  6.5x284  Military Applications

Note:

The http://www.black-hills.com/ -

100y

92m

200y

183m

300y

275m

400y

366m

500y

458m

600y

549m

700y

641m

800y

732m

900y

824m

1000y

915m

+12.0

+21.0

+25.0

+23.3

+15.3

Zero

-23.6

-56.6

-100.6

-157.3



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"Always do the right thing, just because it is the right thing to do".
Bobby Paul Doherty
Texas Ranger


Posted By: Urimaginaryfrnd
Date Posted: March/04/2013 at 22:25

  7mm Rem Mag  Military Applications

Note:

The HSM 168gr Match King load was choosen for my military application load because it uses the approved for combat Sierra Match King bullet and has really nice long range ballistics.

http://www.thehungtingshack.com/ -

100y

92m

200y

183m

300y

275m

400y

366m

500y

458m

600y

549m

700y

641m

800y

732m

900y

824m

1000y

915m

+12.8

+22.5

+26.9

+25.3

+16.7

0.00

-26.2

-63.7

-114.3

-180.7



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"Always do the right thing, just because it is the right thing to do".
Bobby Paul Doherty
Texas Ranger


Posted By: first_shot_kill>
Date Posted: March/04/2013 at 23:51
I would have to aim a lot higher than a telephone pole to shoot 1000 yards with my .22. :) I am already aiming 27-30 feet high (depending on ammo) just to shoot 300 yards! Then calculating wind speed and bullet travel time makes me have to aim even further off target. Boy do I love mil dots. :)
Good point on casings not being available. Just to make it clear, I am not wanting (yet - wink wink) a rifle built for 1000+ yard shots. I just want a sub moa rifle that if I get the chance, has the capability of making a 1000 yard shot. I do understand this will not happen overnight. Thats not what I am expecting. I expect this to take many years. I am just starting now. For fun I will "build" a range on paper; choose a distance, wind(s), altitude, placement on earth, temperature, weather, my elevation compared to that of target, target speed if moving, etc. etc. etc... and try to figure balistics for a 308. I AM BY NO MEANS A MASTER AT THIS!!!! I just do this for fun to try and learn how it's done. I am a firm believer in "practice makes perfect", and I have to start somewhere.
My reason for choosing 308: popular and cheap enough to still use for "plinking", still is quite accurate, easy to get balistics for, stuff like that. If you know of a better round that fits those descriptions, let me know.
Hope I don't come off as a dumb young kid wanting the impossible by way of impossible means. I truly do want to learn. This is a passion I have had for several years (just ask my family and friends) and am just now starting to really act on it. I have seriously either checked out from the library, borrowed, or bought every book I could find on the subject. I am NOT a "video game sniper" who thinks he knows how its done. Actually, I hate games like Call Of Duty because they are so unrealistic. Especially the sniping. You do not just line up a target in the scope, pull a trigger, and have a bullet travel in a straight line and hit the target instantly. Thats not how it works.


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Attack where they are unprepared, appear where you are unexpected.

Death is nothing. But to live defeated and without glory, that is to die every day.


Posted By: first_shot_kill>
Date Posted: March/05/2013 at 00:09
My goal is not to look cool to anyone. It is a personal goal that I set a long time ago. Not to be cool, but to have done something that is hard to do. Just look at sports. Yes, there are those who just try to look cool, but then there are those who just want to be the best they can be at what they enjoy. I enjoy LR shooting, and want to be good at it. Thank you in advance to all those who help me arrive at my destination! :)

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Attack where they are unprepared, appear where you are unexpected.

Death is nothing. But to live defeated and without glory, that is to die every day.


Posted By: Peddler
Date Posted: March/05/2013 at 05:40
Originally posted by Sparky Sparky wrote:

If you are going to use it as a hunting rifle and do not want to break the bank on ammo. I thing the 308 is probably still a good choice. I still like the 260 Rem or the 6.5 Creedmore better for targets though. But I have heard from a number of people that they were not as happy with it for a hunting caliber.

So for an excellent 308 rifle around a $1000 I would have to go with a Remington 700 SS 5R. I have one and I am very pleased with it.




Don't knock the 6.5 Creedmoor for hunting I bought one for my wife last year and it's a killer!!!

Peddler Excellent Excellent Excellent





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When you are dead, you don't know you are dead.It is difficult only for others.

It is the same when you are stupid.


Posted By: RifleDude
Date Posted: March/05/2013 at 07:41
6.5 Creedmoor is an excellent LR choice!

I have no issues with the 6.5mm's as a hunting round. I've killed quite a few hogs and a couple deer with a .260 and never found its performance lacking. Granted, deer isn't exactly a test for bullets & cartridges, but decent sized hogs definitely are! I would place a big hog in the same class as elk in terms of toughness.


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Money can't buy happiness... but it's much more comfortable to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle.


Posted By: Urimaginaryfrnd
Date Posted: March/05/2013 at 08:53
Your initial question was "What should I get"  You locked in on thinking .308 is the way to go the problem is you want to go past 800 yds which means you need to push the bullet faster that what .308 will push it.  You get more velocity out of a 30-06 than a .308 and you can still find ammo possible even brass for 30-06 possibly several of the other calibers mentioned -- GO LOOK.
The 300 WSM would be my first choice with 300 Win Mag the second choice but that is because I shoot all of those 30 cal rifles at long range.  Get past the idea that .308 is the ultimate go to bullet and accept the fact that more velocity is needed to do what you are asking. Recognize that the difference in cost between someone who reloads shooting a .308   VS shooting a 300 WSM is only pennies worth of powder once you have brass because you are using the same 190 to 200 gr bullet.  Base which you select on what ammo brass and primers you can obtain because if you cant buy primers you might as well forget buying all of the rest of the reloading equipment unless you have  a friend who will work a trade with you. You have to be realistic enough at this point to recognize that the supply of primers and live ammo are  a problem that is likely not to change in the near future so if you can not buy either the live ammo or the primer brass powder and bullet to make the cartridge you only have an expensive paper weight not a rifle.
Before you do anything else go buy a thousand or two if not more of either large rifle primers or large rifle magnum primers and a reloading book or go buy 200 rounds of ammo that will fit your caliber of choice or 200 rounds of brass.  Now if you can find that today you are better off than 99% of the other guys out there looking for the same thing.  Once you have determined exactly how screwed you are start looking for loaded 30-06 ammo which you might be able to still find and for some reason 280 Remmington brass seems to be abundent due to not too many guys shooting that caliber but it is a 7mm bullet on a 30-06 case and will do what you are looking to do.  FIND AMMO OR FIND PRIMERS BRASS POWEDER & BULLETS   ---  THEN PICK CALIBER BASED ON WHAT YOU FIND.  And you can forget .308 and .223 because everyone with high capacity mags is looking hard for that.
http://www.jbmballistics.com/cgi-bin/jbmtraj_drift-5.1.cgi - http://www.jbmballistics.com/cgi-bin/jbmtraj_drift-5.1.cgi
 


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"Always do the right thing, just because it is the right thing to do".
Bobby Paul Doherty
Texas Ranger


Posted By: RifleDude
Date Posted: March/05/2013 at 09:02
Originally posted by Urimaginaryfrnd Urimaginaryfrnd wrote:

The 300 WSM would be my first choice
 


Thunbs Up

Although, I'd go 7WSM instead. I'd pick any 6.5 or 7mm over any .30 any day. You get waaaaayyy more on the business end in exchange for less on the butt end.

But, if factory ammo availability is a deciding factor, it's hard to argue against the .300.



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Ted


Money can't buy happiness... but it's much more comfortable to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle.


Posted By: supertool73
Date Posted: March/05/2013 at 10:31
For a off the shelf precision rifle the Remington milspec 5r is a great choice.  They are typically around $1100 last I checked.  A .308 will easily shoot to 1000 yards.  Is it the best choice?  No, but it will do it just fine.  I shoot that far occasionally with my .308 and it has a 19" barrel on it, it will still be super sonic as well if you are using 175 grain bullets.  At my elevation they will stay super sonic around 1100 yards.  The 175s also make the transition to sub sonic without tumbling, where the 168s will not.  I have shoot steel and paper with both to 1100 and most of the time the 168 when I hit were tumbling where the 175s always hit point first. 

In the 5r they also have it in 300 WM.  Obviously a better choice, but at the cost of recoil and more expensive ammo.

I think a short action caliber would be your best choice.  Even 500 and 600 yards is very challenging to learn the wind.  90% of my shooting is 600 yards and less, so I opted for a shorter barreled .308.  For my uses it is wonderful.  It will do the 1100 and 1200 yard stuff I want to do occasionally just fine.  But it does the 600 yard and under stuff very well.  I would love a .260, but I am heavily invested in the .308 caliber with my reloading components and tools so I stick with it.  And the .308 does everything I want just fine. 


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Posted By: first_shot_kill>
Date Posted: March/05/2013 at 12:19
Wow. Lots to think about. Thank you Urimaginaryfrnd so much for pointing out those reloading facts! Those facts have really put a new spin on the possibilities. I looked up reloading supplies, and 300 win mag is easy to get, 308 is impossible (you were right :), 7mm mag is there, but hard to find. Then as far as costs go, you were right again. Once I get set up, its basically the same price to shoot a 300 as a 308. My only concern is barrel life. Is that something to consider? 

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Attack where they are unprepared, appear where you are unexpected.

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Posted By: first_shot_kill>
Date Posted: March/05/2013 at 12:22
Hey supertool73, what is your 308 group at 1200 yards? Should I just go with a 300 win mag?

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Posted By: SVT_Tactical
Date Posted: March/05/2013 at 12:26
http://www.6mmbr.com/gailmcmbreakin.html - http://www.6mmbr.com/gailmcmbreakin.html    - read this about barrel life, specifically mentions the 300 win mag

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Posted By: first_shot_kill>
Date Posted: March/05/2013 at 12:29
What do you all think of this in 300? http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shooting/Centerfire-Rifles/Bolt-Action%7C/pc/104792580/c/105522480/sc/105523380/Savage174-Arms-Tactical-Rifles/706921.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fshooting-centerfire-rifles-bolt-action%2F_%2FN-1102332%2B4294751770%2FNe-4294751770%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_105523380%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMMcat104792580%253Bcat105522480%26WTz_st%3DGuidedNav%26WTz_stype%3DGNU&WTz_l=SBC%3BMMcat104792580%3Bcat105522480%3Bcat105523380 - http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shooting/Centerfire-Rifles/Bolt-Action%7C/pc/104792580/c/105522480/sc/105523380/Savage174-Arms-Tactical-Rifles/706921.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fshooting-centerfire-rifles-bolt-action%2F_%2FN-1102332%2B4294751770%2FNe-4294751770%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_105523380%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMMcat104792580%253Bcat105522480%26WTz_st%3DGuidedNav%26WTz_stype%3DGNU&WTz_l=SBC%3BMMcat104792580%3Bcat105522480%3Bcat105523380
 
Know any other good places to look at rifles?


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Attack where they are unprepared, appear where you are unexpected.

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Posted By: first_shot_kill>
Date Posted: March/05/2013 at 12:36
1000 rounds for a 300. Sounds about right.
Thanks!

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Attack where they are unprepared, appear where you are unexpected.

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Posted By: supertool73
Date Posted: March/05/2013 at 12:55
I have never shot groups at 1200 yards.  Just hitting the target period at that distance is an accomplishment. 

I have shot 1/2 MOA out to 700 yards with 5 shot groups. 

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Posted By: first_shot_kill>
Date Posted: March/05/2013 at 13:14
Thats impressive! Where did you learn to shoot? Are you looking for students? :)

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Attack where they are unprepared, appear where you are unexpected.

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Posted By: supertool73
Date Posted: March/05/2013 at 13:27
I have spent lots of money taking classes, and lots more practicing on my own.  I don't consider myself that great of a shooter, just a hobby I enjoy. 

I have been taking classes at Front Sight in Nevada since 2004.  I try to get to a few per year. 


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Posted By: first_shot_kill>
Date Posted: March/05/2013 at 13:35
I have heard lots of good things about Front Sight.

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Posted By: 3 Tuns
Date Posted: March/05/2013 at 16:38
  If you are serious about this project you might find a used benchrest rifle that has had most of the good modifications (stock, bedding, trigger, etc.) and is built around a target action.  BR guys are always looking to upgrade their equipment to compete.  It can be a bunch cheaper than having one built, and light years ahead of factory rifles.  Sometimes there are good quality rigs for sale at reasonable prices.  Check the classifieds on the benchrest forums.


Posted By: Sparky
Date Posted: March/05/2013 at 17:00
Originally posted by Peddler Peddler wrote:

Originally posted by Sparky Sparky wrote:

If you are going to use it as a hunting rifle and do not want to break the bank on ammo. I thing the 308 is probably still a good choice. I still like the 260 Rem or the 6.5 Creedmore better for targets though. But I have heard from a number of people that they were not as happy with it for a hunting caliber.

So for an excellent 308 rifle around a $1000 I would have to go with a Remington 700 SS 5R. I have one and I am very pleased with it.



Don't knock the 6.5 Creedmoor for hunting I bought one for my wife last year and it's a killer!!!

Peddler Excellent Excellent Excellent


As I reread my comments I was a little vague to say the least. I should have qualified it with what size game. The comments I heard were concerning Elk and hogs mainly. Also I would say that they liked it when their target dropped in it's tracks. Your experience may vary. Plus I remember reading the comments of a member here on the 260 as a hunting caliber by RC.

http://www.opticstalk.com/260-vs-308-on-ar-platform_topic34630_post497077.html?KW=260#497077


Posted By: Urimaginaryfrnd
Date Posted: March/05/2013 at 19:20
The savage rifles are very good shooting rifles right out of the box.

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Posted By: Tip69
Date Posted: March/06/2013 at 09:27
Originally posted by first_shot_kill> first_shot_kill> wrote:

  It would also be my hunting rifle. Actually shooting 1000 yards would not happen very often. It's just something I really want to try before I die. :) Hopefully though, I will be able to afford to go and buy a rifle that I only use to shoot the targets most cant even see. :) (my dream is a .408 Chey Tac)
 
Make any sense? Or is this a dumb idea?


I don't have the experience that some of the guys here do with shooting long range... but what I do think is that its not very realistic to have a Hunting rifle and a 1000 yrd target rifle in one set up.  I guess it depends on what you mean by hunting rifle... to me it means making a shot as close as 50 yards.   Pretty hard to get the optics set up to shoot 50 and 1000 yds out of most rounds, especially a .308


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Posted By: Sgt. D
Date Posted: March/06/2013 at 10:44
True it might be a challenge for some scopes but, as I usually do, I'm either packin my .357 or my bow as well. If I get a shot inside 50yds I prefer the bow. For those who don't care for the bow a good hard hitting handgun is always a good close range backup. Next yr I'll have to see if the low end 6X would prevent me from makin a 40-50yd shot. I don't tnink it would......

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Posted By: first_shot_kill>
Date Posted: March/06/2013 at 11:26
The rifle would be zeroed at around 300-500 yards. Then come rifle season, I would zero it at 100. I just want the rifle to be good enough quality so that when I get the chance, I can shoot 1000. I also want it to be a more popular caliber so I can go into most stores and pick up some rounds, and so I dont go broke every time I shoot. I am sure that the 6.5 kills deer just fine, but (at least where I live) its not real popular, and for the price it is, I would rather just buy 7mm or 300 ammo. 

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Attack where they are unprepared, appear where you are unexpected.

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Posted By: first_shot_kill>
Date Posted: March/06/2013 at 11:33
HeySgt. D,  funny you should mention that. I just got a bow. Needs restrung though. Its an older one, so its closer to a heavy beast than light and graceful :) But for the price, a gift from my uncle, it would have been stupid to not take it.

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Attack where they are unprepared, appear where you are unexpected.

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Posted By: Sgt. D
Date Posted: March/06/2013 at 12:35
Be careful!! If you fall in love with bowhunting like some of us your pockets are gonna get even lighter. But and on a serious note also be careful not to start with substandard equipment. A deal is only good if it gets you where you want to be. If you already have experience with a bow then I'm preaching to the choir. Otherwise get with a bow tech or someone you beleive has above average knowledge of bows and bow set up and have your stuff checked over good. Make sure it fits your draw length and all parts are in good condition. Then if you don't have experience shooting you need someone to help you with shooting form. The sayin "pratice makes perfect" is NOT true. If you pratice bad habits then you perfect bad habits. Only perfect pratice makes perfect. good luck on both ventures.
 
P.S. You might want to start lookin that second job!!!


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Posted By: first_shot_kill>
Date Posted: March/06/2013 at 12:52
My uncle has been a bowhunter for about 30 years and has always bough high quality gear. We did measure my draw length to make sure the bow would work. I have some (not sure how to measure) experience shooting. My current groups at 25 yards are within 2-3".
 
And yes. If I plan on playing with these toys, that second job is going to be a must have unless God provides a better one than what I currently have.
 
Thanks for the input!


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Attack where they are unprepared, appear where you are unexpected.

Death is nothing. But to live defeated and without glory, that is to die every day.


Posted By: Tip69
Date Posted: March/06/2013 at 15:32
what I'm saying is............  It sounds to me like you want a hunting rifle....  right now you could use a hunting rifle..... and down the road a piece....you'd like to get into shooting long range.    Do yourself a HUGE favor and buy what you are going to use NOW....   not what you might use in the future!

You are pretty much talking about two totally different applications.  Get yourself a decent hunting rig and shoot the poop out of it.  A 308 is nice... but so is the 30-06 and 270.  You can pick up a nice Savage or Rem for around $500.00 if you look and you can get a nice scope for the same or a less.

then start saving for a long range set up!  You'd be surprised how fast the time will go by while you are saving and before you know it, you will have the $$ to get a nice long range outfit.   Believe me... you will be much happier if you do!


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Posted By: supertool73
Date Posted: March/06/2013 at 15:51
Tip makes a good point.

But if you are set on getting one and using it for both, a good setup for both hunting and precision shooting would be a Remington 5r in .308 with a 20" barrel and a SWFA SS 3-9x.  It would do all you want and do both roles pretty well.  

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Posted By: first_shot_kill>
Date Posted: March/06/2013 at 17:16
I know for sure that I will end up with 2. Just want the first one to do a little of both, heavier on the precision side. Smile

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Attack where they are unprepared, appear where you are unexpected.

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Posted By: Urimaginaryfrnd
Date Posted: March/06/2013 at 18:47
The stores I went into today had NO .308 ammo or brass and limited bullets and powder.  They did have quite a bit of 30-06 which is a fine choice to learn on as it has less recoil than the magnums and loaded ammo cost about the same as .308 but isnt it nice to actually be able to find ammo. The 270 ammo was also readily available as was 300 WM and 7mm Mag. At the rate things are disappearing you would be well advised to buy a 30-06 or a 300 WM and whatever ammo you can find minimum of 200 rounds. The R5 Mil Spec comes in 300 WM but they were hard to find before this madness but I think you may be in luck if you move quickly. 
Here is your rifle:
http://www.gunsamerica.com/914183123/Guns/Rifles/Remington-Rifles-Modern/Model-700/Tactical/Remington_700_5R_Milspec_300_Win_Ma.htm - http://www.gunsamerica.com/914183123/Guns/Rifles/Remington-Rifles-Modern/Model-700/Tactical/Remington_700_5R_Milspec_300_Win_Ma.htm


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"Always do the right thing, just because it is the right thing to do".
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Posted By: Sgt. D
Date Posted: March/06/2013 at 21:33
+100 on the 300WM. Its what I've carried the past two yrs and I have other rifles to choose from. Its over kill for deer in my area but dead is dead and with my 300WM if I can see it I can reach it. I loaded Berger 168 VLD but just ordered some Berger 185's just to see what I can get out of her. And one thing you can count on. The 300WM will do all that you have been sayin you want to do. And do it well!!

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Take care of Soldiers, Show em how its done and do it with em, Run to the Fight & and hold your ground! I die my men go home! If you're a NCO and this ain't you. GET OUT! GOD BLESS AMERICA!


Posted By: SVT_Tactical
Date Posted: March/07/2013 at 08:16
My 300 win mag is on a strick diet of heavy pills.  Mainly Berger hybrid 230's

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Posted By: Urimaginaryfrnd
Date Posted: March/07/2013 at 11:30
Well it looks like somebody bought it - Did you get your rifle?

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"Always do the right thing, just because it is the right thing to do".
Bobby Paul Doherty
Texas Ranger


Posted By: first_shot_kill>
Date Posted: March/07/2013 at 18:25
No. Gotta keep saving. Right now I am broke as a lamp dropped from a rooftop. lol

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Attack where they are unprepared, appear where you are unexpected.

Death is nothing. But to live defeated and without glory, that is to die every day.


Posted By: pmac36
Date Posted: March/31/2013 at 08:39
keep shooting friend, as clint eastwood once said " IF I COULD SHOOT A MANS HAT OFF HIS HEAD AT 50 YRDS ID GIVE UP ACTING IN THE MORNING"Excellent

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