Long Range Varmint Riflles

[hedgehoghunter]

My hog guns are 6ppc under 500 yards no wind any other 6.5 x 284 and i waiting for this 6.5 to toast so i can goto the 6 Dasher or it's like.

[tulku]

T13 , depends on what you call Long Range . If I were just starting out , I would go with a 223 , 223 AI or one of the 20s based on the 223 Case like the TAC 20 or Practical . If Brass Cost is not a concern , maybe a 20 BR or 20 PPC which would also take you out a little further . For Ranges out to roughly 700 or 800 Yards , a 6 MM or 6 AI or 6 Dasher or 6 -284 or a Fast Twist big Case 22 . For 800 to maybe 1200 Yards , one of the big Case 6.5 MMs work well . All these Calibers have wide Bullet choices . For the last two categories , go Heavy and / or install Muzzle Brakes so you can see your hits ( or misses ) .

[strombeckj]

Originally Posted by tulku

T13 , depends on what you call Long Range . If I were just starting out , I would go with a 223 , 223 AI or one of the 20s based on the 223 Case like the TAC 20 or Practical . If Brass Cost is not a concern , maybe a 20 BR or 20 PPC which would also take you out a little further . For Ranges out to roughly 700 or 800 Yards , a 6 MM or 6 AI or 6 Dasher or 6 -284 or a Fast Twist big Case 22 . For 800 to maybe 1200 Yards , one of the big Case 6.5 MMs work well . All these Calibers have wide Bullet choices . For the last two categories , go Heavy and / or install Muzzle Brakes so you can see your hits ( or misses ) .

Not in my hands yet. But here is my 20 Practical after a cerakote job and new stock. I will drive to Kevin's this week and pick her up. She shoots the 39-40gr BT's at 3800+ and is deadly out to 500 yards on PD's. I will post some picture when she is in my hands but for now you can follow the link to Weaver Rifles.

Weaver Rifles Web

Here is my LOOOONG Range PD rifle. 6mm-06, 70gr NBT @ 3800+... Notice the break, I LOVE Red Mist!

Jon

[tulku]

StrombeckJ , that is REALLY nice ..... I'm partial to those sand colored Rifles . There's only one problem with that outfit : nine Cartridges ain't enough for an outing !

[strombeckj]

Originally Posted by tulku

StrombeckJ , that is REALLY nice ..... I'm partial to those sand colored Rifles . There's only one problem with that outfit : nine Cartridges ain't enough for an outing !

Thanks, I know what you mean about the 9 rounds.

It only sees about 10 rounds through it on a good outing. I will usually carry it with one of my smaller cals. I have no problem spitting lead at PD's out to 500 yards with my .223AI and my 20Prac. Lot more cost effective.


Jon

[6.5Express]

I don't mean to hijack the thread, but Strombeckj, how do you like the minox scope? Compared to others?

[strombeckj]

Originally Posted by 6.5Express

I don't mean to hijack the thread, but Strombeckj, how do you like the minox scope? Compared to others?

So far I like the scope. I would put the glass on par with any of my other high end scopes I currently own. Leupold, Ziess & Sightron SIII. I have not really twisted on the turrets all that much but it has held it's POI so far. For a hunting scope for it's intended purpose it has been great. I would by another over a Conquest based on bang for the buck.


Jon