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<blockquote data-quote="trebark" data-source="post: 293513" data-attributes="member: 19172"><p>ds1304:</p><p>Here are my comments:</p><p> </p><p><strong>Rifle:</strong></p><p>Rem700 SF. If this is the rifle that I think it is, with a varmint contour barrel (.82 diameter at the muzzle) with an HS Precision stock, it is a great platform from which to begin a long range rifle project. My suggestions would be to have the trigger tuned and have the action skim-coat bedded.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Optics:</strong></p><p>Huskemaw optics are quality glass and can certainly be set-up for a 1k shot. there are quite a few good alternatives. Be sure to look at Sightron, Leupold and Bushnell. Just for kicks, look at Nightforce too.</p><p> </p><p>Be careful when you say "put a Huskemaw scope on it and be good". Depending on how much internal adjustment any scope has, you might need to set it up with a canted (rear higher than the front) base.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Caliber:</strong></p><p>For the sake of this discussion, the conventional wisdom says you should have 1500lbs of energy to cleaning kill an elk (1000lbs for deer). </p><p> </p><p>7RemMag is a great cartridge, with the 168VLD traveling at 3000fps it has 1500lbs of energy at 550 yards. This will not reach your goal of a 1k shot.</p><p> </p><p>300WinMag with a 210VLD traveling 2700fps has 1499lbs of energy at 1k. </p><p> </p><p>Given this, I would suggest you choose something in the 30mag category.</p><p> </p><p>Other equipment you need to consider:</p><p>Spotting scope</p><p>Weather station</p><p>Laser Range Finder (that can reach beyond 1k)</p><p> </p><p>Be sure to practice, practice, practice. A rifle may have the capability to reach waaaaay over there, but it's only as good as the guy on the trigger. Your 308 is a great practice rifle.</p><p> </p><p>Have fun!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="trebark, post: 293513, member: 19172"] ds1304: Here are my comments: [B]Rifle:[/B] Rem700 SF. If this is the rifle that I think it is, with a varmint contour barrel (.82 diameter at the muzzle) with an HS Precision stock, it is a great platform from which to begin a long range rifle project. My suggestions would be to have the trigger tuned and have the action skim-coat bedded. [B]Optics:[/B] Huskemaw optics are quality glass and can certainly be set-up for a 1k shot. there are quite a few good alternatives. Be sure to look at Sightron, Leupold and Bushnell. Just for kicks, look at Nightforce too. Be careful when you say "put a Huskemaw scope on it and be good". Depending on how much internal adjustment any scope has, you might need to set it up with a canted (rear higher than the front) base. [B]Caliber:[/B] For the sake of this discussion, the conventional wisdom says you should have 1500lbs of energy to cleaning kill an elk (1000lbs for deer). 7RemMag is a great cartridge, with the 168VLD traveling at 3000fps it has 1500lbs of energy at 550 yards. This will not reach your goal of a 1k shot. 300WinMag with a 210VLD traveling 2700fps has 1499lbs of energy at 1k. Given this, I would suggest you choose something in the 30mag category. Other equipment you need to consider: Spotting scope Weather station Laser Range Finder (that can reach beyond 1k) Be sure to practice, practice, practice. A rifle may have the capability to reach waaaaay over there, but it's only as good as the guy on the trigger. Your 308 is a great practice rifle. Have fun! [/QUOTE]
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