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Help me build a 1 mile rifle...
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<blockquote data-quote="RDM416" data-source="post: 348458" data-attributes="member: 3745"><p>Adam, </p><p></p><p>I am glad some guys like Shawn jumped in with some great advice. Most of us have been where you are, getting started and curious about what "can" be done. As Shawn pointed out, it "can" be done but there are few with the skill and experience to actually do it. </p><p></p><p>As far as what rifle, (stating the obvious) you want to shoot as high a BC bullet at the fastest speeds possible. I know that sounds basic (and is). That is where Shawn is comming from with the 7mmRUM, you can shoot high bc 180s and shoot them pretty fast. </p><p></p><p>Better yet is to move up to a larger cal., maybe .338 in a 338 Edge or 338AM and shoot big 300 grain bullets. </p><p></p><p>Even better is to go .50 cal. I have a 510 AM built by Kirby. On a good day with little wind (or a good steady wind) I can shoot 10 inch groups at a mile...... But my skill level is still far from being ready to try a shot at a deer at a mile even with that 50 pound monster shooting 750 grain bullets! </p><p></p><p>A one shot cold barrel kill at a mile regardless of what they are shooting is pretty "rarified air" not many can do it, I sure can't, but there are certainly some who can under the right conditions. </p><p></p><p>Like some others have said........have fun getting to 500 then to 1000 then worry about a mile........but it sure is fun to dream and try......... that is what it is all about!</p><p></p><p>Good luck on your journey, have fun!</p><p></p><p>Rick</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RDM416, post: 348458, member: 3745"] Adam, I am glad some guys like Shawn jumped in with some great advice. Most of us have been where you are, getting started and curious about what "can" be done. As Shawn pointed out, it "can" be done but there are few with the skill and experience to actually do it. As far as what rifle, (stating the obvious) you want to shoot as high a BC bullet at the fastest speeds possible. I know that sounds basic (and is). That is where Shawn is comming from with the 7mmRUM, you can shoot high bc 180s and shoot them pretty fast. Better yet is to move up to a larger cal., maybe .338 in a 338 Edge or 338AM and shoot big 300 grain bullets. Even better is to go .50 cal. I have a 510 AM built by Kirby. On a good day with little wind (or a good steady wind) I can shoot 10 inch groups at a mile...... But my skill level is still far from being ready to try a shot at a deer at a mile even with that 50 pound monster shooting 750 grain bullets! A one shot cold barrel kill at a mile regardless of what they are shooting is pretty "rarified air" not many can do it, I sure can't, but there are certainly some who can under the right conditions. Like some others have said........have fun getting to 500 then to 1000 then worry about a mile........but it sure is fun to dream and try......... that is what it is all about! Good luck on your journey, have fun! Rick [/QUOTE]
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