Recent content by Sniper22

I put a Leupold VXII 3-9X50mm scope on one of my rifles about 3 years ago and it has been a great scope for all my hunting needs. I have the Duplex reticle which is a personal favorite of mine with a matte black finish. I believe I got this scope for around $150. However, if you are looking for...

I have looked at the .300 RUM but my only hesitation with it is too much power at closer that 1000 yd distances, for instance 300 to 500 yds, where there is a possibility of ruining good meat because of too much power at that close of range. For example on javelina, whitetail deer, and even...

I have hunted with a 7mm Remington Magnum for whitetail deer and shot one out at 400 yards so I'm sure that with much more practice and refinement further distances could be achieved. I have never shot a .300 Magnum and am wondering about the comparison of recoil? I am looking to put a Mil-Dot...

I am currently interested in "custom building" a long range hunting rifle able to cleanly take down game ranging from javelina all the way up to elk. I want the gun to be accurate and retain enough impact velocity at distances all the way up to 1,000 yds to deliver a clean kill. I have been...