Behyot
Active Member
I'm wanting to get a custom rifle built for long range shooting and elk/deer hunting and wanted to get feedback on caliber options to help as I debate with myself what caliber to get. If I ever get my proficiency with it to where I'm confident in these distances and the right opportunity it'd be nice to have it elk capable out to 800-1000 yards and able to try target shooting out past a mile. I'd like factory ammo to be easy to find (not necessarily now but assuming the current ammo shortage lightens up, which I know is a bit uncertain). Hopefully I'll reload for it eventually but I'm not sure when I'll get the time to get into that. Currently 28 Nosler or 300 PRC are the two I'm thinking would be best options.
I have a 6.5 PRC that I think will be great for deer and elk at the majority of distances I would hunt, but I'm wanting something that'll shoot a heavier bullet for elk at further ranges if I ever get the opportunity. I know shot placement is more important than bullet weight but I still think having a bigger bullet would make me feel more comfortable with taking the shot. I'm hoping these two rifles will satisfy me for any big game hunting I'll do so I'd like them to cover quite a range of possibilities. I have other rifles that are great for within a few hundred yards but I'm interested in learning to stretch my capabilities.
Does anyone have recommendations on whether 28 Nosler offers enough of an increase in capabilities over the 6.5 PRC or should I step up to a .30 caliber or something else right away? Any recommendations on another caliber would be appreciated too, I know the classic 300 WM would probably be a popular choice. Thanks for any input
I have a 6.5 PRC that I think will be great for deer and elk at the majority of distances I would hunt, but I'm wanting something that'll shoot a heavier bullet for elk at further ranges if I ever get the opportunity. I know shot placement is more important than bullet weight but I still think having a bigger bullet would make me feel more comfortable with taking the shot. I'm hoping these two rifles will satisfy me for any big game hunting I'll do so I'd like them to cover quite a range of possibilities. I have other rifles that are great for within a few hundred yards but I'm interested in learning to stretch my capabilities.
Does anyone have recommendations on whether 28 Nosler offers enough of an increase in capabilities over the 6.5 PRC or should I step up to a .30 caliber or something else right away? Any recommendations on another caliber would be appreciated too, I know the classic 300 WM would probably be a popular choice. Thanks for any input