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Custom Long Range Deer Rifle for a Non-Handloader
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<blockquote data-quote="rscott5028" data-source="post: 472051" data-attributes="member: 24624"><p>Since factory ammo is the biggest limitation, I would first pick the factory ammo that I think will best meet expectations and then build from there. </p><p> </p><p>Next, you can't be certain that you're rifle will get along with your first choice ammo. So, I would want to have a couple of good alternative ammo choices to fall back on. </p><p> </p><p>I would steer clear of cartridges that aren't available off the shelf at major retailers. </p><p> </p><p>I would be leary of expensive ammo choices since you may have to shoot a lot of factory ammo to find the right one. </p><p> </p><p>You might consider 264 win mag, 270 wsm, or 30-06 for starters. But, there are many choices as other posters have suggested. </p><p> </p><p></p><p>"Flat" has nothing to do with it. At 500 yards, you will have to dial turrets or hold-over. With a good range finder, that's easy to control provided the ammo is of sufficient quality. You need a good BC bullet to give you more room for error in reading the wind. The challenge will be to get accurate and repeatable results at long range. </p><p> </p><p>Best of luck and I look forward to hearing how it goes. </p><p>Richard</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rscott5028, post: 472051, member: 24624"] Since factory ammo is the biggest limitation, I would first pick the factory ammo that I think will best meet expectations and then build from there. Next, you can't be certain that you're rifle will get along with your first choice ammo. So, I would want to have a couple of good alternative ammo choices to fall back on. I would steer clear of cartridges that aren't available off the shelf at major retailers. I would be leary of expensive ammo choices since you may have to shoot a lot of factory ammo to find the right one. You might consider 264 win mag, 270 wsm, or 30-06 for starters. But, there are many choices as other posters have suggested. "Flat" has nothing to do with it. At 500 yards, you will have to dial turrets or hold-over. With a good range finder, that's easy to control provided the ammo is of sufficient quality. You need a good BC bullet to give you more room for error in reading the wind. The challenge will be to get accurate and repeatable results at long range. Best of luck and I look forward to hearing how it goes. Richard [/QUOTE]
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