Long Range Rifle On A Budget, by Jerry Teo

[Mysticplayer]

Originally Posted by 270VARMINT

Looks to me after playing around o hte balistic calculator the better choice is hte 22-250 based on recoil, less powder, and in comparison to 243 the difference is so small at 1000 yards that the extra powder isn't worth it. I will be saving my pennies for the lrpv ina 22-250 with a 1 in 9 twist. thanks for the help and info.

So you know, the 9 twist Savage will not stabilize the 80's or 90's. Heaviest is the 75gr Amx and Berger VLD. These are excellent bullets too.

Enjoy...

Savageman110, glad to hear your project has worked out for you too.

Jerry

[Gondini]

I have a .270 that I am using for my build What cals can I use with that bolt. I was thinking of 22.250, 243, 6.5 ,25.06 can the bolt I have be used for these??what range am I looking at?

[Mysticplayer]

Originally Posted by Gondini

I have a .270 that I am using for my build What cals can I use with that bolt. I was thinking of 22.250, 243, 6.5 ,25.06 can the bolt I have be used for these??what range am I looking at?

Open up a reloading manual and look for all the cartridges with a 0.473" case head. That includes all the BR, 22/250, 308, 30-06 and 284 based cartridges and their wildcats.

SWAG would be over 100 options.

Distance is entirely up to you. A 223 can go to a mile with a bit of work.

Everything else gets there easier...

Jerry

[TBDAugs]

Thanks for the wonderful article. Inspired me to get a Model 12 LRPV this year in .223. I like the .223 because it basically has almost no recoil and is rather cheap to plink with at long range. Pigs here on the ranch make fine targets once all the dang acorns where eaten up this season. I shoot'm anywhere from about 70 to 200 yards usually from a hide, but plink on varmints out to 300.

It's pretty darn accurate as is and since I dont' reload I bacially buy the heaviest off the shelf I can get for the 1:7 twist. 77 grains usually BTHP, I can get Hornady PD for just under a buck a round at the local stop and rob. For long stuff I use the match grade 75 gr BTHP Remington for over a buck each.

My problem is going bench to prone using my mil dot 6500 Explorer Bushnell and a Harris 6 to 9 bi pod, leads me to believe I need an adjustable cheek weld. Prone shoots low so I must be getting a different eye view on the scope?

I do like the present stock though. Pity I can't mod an adjustable cheek weld to this. But I like the look of Fred's new LVT laminate stock with the adjustable cheek weld and butt hook over at Sharp Shooter Supply. It's within my budget...Sharp Shooter Supply - The Savage Specialists

Anyone have one of these stocks and made the switch? I'm strictly an at home amateur gun smith with above average mechanical skills, but I don't want to lose what I have by switching stocks, just want to have a solid place that fits my cheek both on the bench and prone. Never switched stocks before...but long range precision is calling....

Thanks in advance

Evant, TexasAugs

[Mysticplayer]

You can easily make a higher cheek rest by slipping on a buttstock shell holder over a piece of foam.

Glad you like the rifle, Hopefully, you can get into reloading and make your shooting alot more affordable.

You should be able to reloading great plinking ammo for around 25 ro 30cents. Save your brass.

Jerry

[TBDAugs]

(shaking my head)....that's experience talking there! Never thought about adding something to raise the height. Helluva lot cheaper.

Found these on line:

D&E : Stick-On, 3/8" Slimside (946-000-007) - World's Largest Supplier of Firearm Accessories, Gun Parts and Gunsmithing Tools

Thanks for the tip!

GratefulAugs

[KRP]

You might consider the adjustable kydex pieces, a' la Defensive Edge or Karsten's also.