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Long Range Bullets and Terminal Performance
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<blockquote data-quote="MontanaRifleman" data-source="post: 209886" data-attributes="member: 11717"><p>I am new to the long range shooting and hunting scene, and I have questions about long range terminal performance of bullets.</p><p> </p><p>My approach to long range hunting may be a little different than some here. I see it as a way to increase my options and make a kill that would not be possible otherwise, i.e. not enough time to make a stalk or unable to make a stalk due to terrain, cover, etc. My approach to hunting is to get as close to my game as possible, but I do want to develop the skill and ability to confidently make a long range kill.</p><p> </p><p>Having said that, I would be looking for bullets that perform from point blank range to maybe a little beyond a 1000 yds (assuming the rifle is capable).</p><p> </p><p>In my case I am using a 300 WSM. Eventually, I think I would like to have a *caryable* 300 RUM built, or maybe a wildcat magnum.</p><p> </p><p>I am wondering what bullet recomendations and experience you have? I see bullets and loads for my 300 WSM that get me out to 700 - 900 yds at the elevations I hunt, according to their minimum expansion speeds.</p><p> </p><p>I believe I can safely take antelope and possibly deer without bullet expansion, but elk is probably a different story.</p><p> </p><p>I would like to hear your opinions, especially experiences.</p><p> </p><p>Thanks,</p><p> </p><p>Mark</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MontanaRifleman, post: 209886, member: 11717"] I am new to the long range shooting and hunting scene, and I have questions about long range terminal performance of bullets. My approach to long range hunting may be a little different than some here. I see it as a way to increase my options and make a kill that would not be possible otherwise, i.e. not enough time to make a stalk or unable to make a stalk due to terrain, cover, etc. My approach to hunting is to get as close to my game as possible, but I do want to develop the skill and ability to confidently make a long range kill. Having said that, I would be looking for bullets that perform from point blank range to maybe a little beyond a 1000 yds (assuming the rifle is capable). In my case I am using a 300 WSM. Eventually, I think I would like to have a *caryable* 300 RUM built, or maybe a wildcat magnum. I am wondering what bullet recomendations and experience you have? I see bullets and loads for my 300 WSM that get me out to 700 - 900 yds at the elevations I hunt, according to their minimum expansion speeds. I believe I can safely take antelope and possibly deer without bullet expansion, but elk is probably a different story. I would like to hear your opinions, especially experiences. Thanks, Mark [/QUOTE]
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