Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Hunting
Long Range Hunting & Shooting
Help! Urgently Need Caliber Advice!
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="TORCHRIDER" data-source="post: 434281" data-attributes="member: 27434"><p>I need your help in <u>choosing a caliber</u>. Please read:</p><p> </p><p>I am about to embark on my first budget rifle build. I am starting with a Stevens 200 long action. I immediately thought I would build a .338 Edge, but then said "Whoa Big Fella, come back down to earth". For my first rifle, I think maybe something a little less complicated might be in order.</p><p> </p><p>Here is what I want the rifle to achieve:</p><p> </p><p>1. Shoot paper and hunt (when I am capable) to 1000 yards.</p><p>2. Game size will be up to Elk.</p><p>3. Flatter shooting than a .308 Win, I already have one.</p><p>4. Not a real barrel burner. I would like to get north of 1k rounds down the barrel.</p><p>5. A caliber with available dies, barrels, brass, etc.</p><p>6. Not so heavy that I can't carry it some. Maybe ~10-12 lbs. ?</p><p>7. Something that I can shoot enough ammo through to get proficient at long ranges. Can I do this with a .338 without physical problems? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite11" alt=":rolleyes:" title="Roll Eyes :rolleyes:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":rolleyes:" /></p><p>8. Must work in a long action (Stevens 200 / Savage 110)</p><p> </p><p>Let me know what your caliber recommendation is and why. Thanks for helping this new guy out! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite6" alt=":cool:" title="Cool :cool:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":cool:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TORCHRIDER, post: 434281, member: 27434"] I need your help in [U]choosing a caliber[/U]. Please read: I am about to embark on my first budget rifle build. I am starting with a Stevens 200 long action. I immediately thought I would build a .338 Edge, but then said "Whoa Big Fella, come back down to earth". For my first rifle, I think maybe something a little less complicated might be in order. Here is what I want the rifle to achieve: 1. Shoot paper and hunt (when I am capable) to 1000 yards. 2. Game size will be up to Elk. 3. Flatter shooting than a .308 Win, I already have one. 4. Not a real barrel burner. I would like to get north of 1k rounds down the barrel. 5. A caliber with available dies, barrels, brass, etc. 6. Not so heavy that I can't carry it some. Maybe ~10-12 lbs. ? 7. Something that I can shoot enough ammo through to get proficient at long ranges. Can I do this with a .338 without physical problems? :rolleyes: 8. Must work in a long action (Stevens 200 / Savage 110) Let me know what your caliber recommendation is and why. Thanks for helping this new guy out! :cool: [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Hunting
Long Range Hunting & Shooting
Help! Urgently Need Caliber Advice!
Top