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Choosing a caliber for "short" long ranges
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<blockquote data-quote="deermaster" data-source="post: 452720" data-attributes="member: 29381"><p>Hey everyone, new member here.</p><p>I whitetail hunt, and I wanted to increase my effective range to what I thought was long, but after reading on here, what is long to me is a chipshot for some of you<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p>I hunt alot of fields, and I would like to increase my effective range to about 400 yds. That would cover 99% of shots I would have. But I would like the cartridge to have the potential to be a 500 yard killer if I ever am able to hunt big open land, and invest the time and money to increase my range to that.</p><p>I am am thinking about the 30/06. There are several reasons. One, I dont handload, and there are many factory choices avaliable. Two, I dont own a .30 cal, and I feel like I am missing something by not owning a classic.</p><p>So I guess my questions are:</p><p>1) Is the 30/06 capable of accuracy and enough energy to kill 250lb+ whitetails under 500 yds?</p><p>2) What factory loads would be good choices to start testing?</p><p>3) I am thinking about a Savage 116 Weather Warrior. I am not much of a gunsmith yet, so I think a gun that comes with a decent stock and good trigger would be a good choice to start with.</p><p>I'd really appreciate any info or advice.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="deermaster, post: 452720, member: 29381"] Hey everyone, new member here. I whitetail hunt, and I wanted to increase my effective range to what I thought was long, but after reading on here, what is long to me is a chipshot for some of you:D I hunt alot of fields, and I would like to increase my effective range to about 400 yds. That would cover 99% of shots I would have. But I would like the cartridge to have the potential to be a 500 yard killer if I ever am able to hunt big open land, and invest the time and money to increase my range to that. I am am thinking about the 30/06. There are several reasons. One, I dont handload, and there are many factory choices avaliable. Two, I dont own a .30 cal, and I feel like I am missing something by not owning a classic. So I guess my questions are: 1) Is the 30/06 capable of accuracy and enough energy to kill 250lb+ whitetails under 500 yds? 2) What factory loads would be good choices to start testing? 3) I am thinking about a Savage 116 Weather Warrior. I am not much of a gunsmith yet, so I think a gun that comes with a decent stock and good trigger would be a good choice to start with. I'd really appreciate any info or advice. [/QUOTE]
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