SavageScott
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I apologize if this question has been asked a ton of times before.....
I am relatively new to rifle hunting, and have a Browning X-Bolt in 300 wsm (don't be tricked by my name). I love this rifle, and it is BY FAR more accurate than I am. I have spent a LOT of range time, shooting between 100 and 300 yards. I have not had an opportunity to practice shooting any further than that however.
Now to my question (again, I am a rookie so I apologize). I have read a ton of forums about magnum rifles needing at LEAST 24" barrels to maintain the velocities needed to be accurate down range. The barrel on my X-Bolt is 23". Am I going to have a hard time going further down range with this (beyond 300 yards)? Should I look at buying something else (I will NOT get rid of this rifle) for longer shots? Just trying to make an informed decision (and maybe have an excuse to buy a new rifle
I am relatively new to rifle hunting, and have a Browning X-Bolt in 300 wsm (don't be tricked by my name). I love this rifle, and it is BY FAR more accurate than I am. I have spent a LOT of range time, shooting between 100 and 300 yards. I have not had an opportunity to practice shooting any further than that however.
Now to my question (again, I am a rookie so I apologize). I have read a ton of forums about magnum rifles needing at LEAST 24" barrels to maintain the velocities needed to be accurate down range. The barrel on my X-Bolt is 23". Am I going to have a hard time going further down range with this (beyond 300 yards)? Should I look at buying something else (I will NOT get rid of this rifle) for longer shots? Just trying to make an informed decision (and maybe have an excuse to buy a new rifle
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