Trying to get better at 700-1000 yards!

[Mmartinez]

Hi all, I am Mel Rivera Martinez.

I got introduced to hunting by my good Friend Jon Paul. Funny it is that I started pushing him to get into long range, and he is now by far the one that has the skill and equipment to do it. At this point I will try to catch up. (I guess I need to go to the field more often per his words).

My first gun was a $400 Marlin XL - 30-06 from there I decided to shoot long range by buying a Sendero 7mm rem MAG (her name is Christine ), a good entry level gun to target-shoot long range. Another friend of mine developed a load for me using Berger's Boat Tails and H1000 Powder, we were able to do Sub MOA with it.

I recently got an ELEVATION MTR 6.5 PRC Rifle from PROOF, this will be my target and hunting gun. Man, that ammo is hard to get and up to 7 bucks/ round right now! I will bite the bullet (no pun intended) and buy a couple of Precision Hunter Hornady boxes to set the Scope, and start handloading from there.

My intention in this forum is to read, learn, get some feedback from what I'm trying to do, and maybe find a new home for my rifles.

Thanks for letting me be part of this Forum.

 

[Coyote Shadow Tracker]

Hey There Mel
Glad to see you are finally posting since being on the forum 2014.
Three words for Long distance shooting
Practice Practice Practice!
This forum is like the Encyclopedia Britannica for hunting and shooting with all the knowledge from members. GREAT PEOPLE for sure!!!
Classified for buying and selling with members is AWESOME. Some of the best prices and deals on the planet.

Have a Happy, Healthy & Prosperous New Year!
Len & Jill

 

[Quintus]

Welcome from Minnesota Mel! There is always room in the rabbit hole for one more!

 

[Bob Wright]

Welcome from central Arizona! I agree, practice makes perfect. You'll definitely need to devote a lot of scrounging time to stock up enough supplies. Be patient and look everyday.

 

[badthirtyone]

Welcome from Colorado.

 

[Justice1327]

Hello from Missouri. Love my 7 RM Send

 

[ShtrRdy]

Hey Mel, welcome to the forum! Thanks for the nice intro. When you actually get a chance to shoot those distances try to have a spotter helping you see where the bullet impacts.

 

[Mmartinez]

Hey There Mel
Glad to see you are finally posting since being on the forum 2014.
Three words for Long distance shooting
Practice Practice Practice!
This forum is like the Encyclopedia Britannica for hunting and shooting with all the knowledge from members. GREAT PEOPLE for sure!!!
Classified for buying and selling with members is AWESOME. Some of the best prices and deals on the planet.

Have a Happy, Healthy & Prosperous New Year!
Len & Jill

Awsome, and thank you for the welcoming words, I'm glad I wrote the post. I agree lots of knowledge here, love it. I can see there is no need to search much, everybody is here!

 

[Mmartinez]

Welcome from Minnesota Mel! There is always room in the rabbit hole for one more!

Hahahha awsome, thank you!!

 

[338 dude]

Hi all, I am Mel Rivera Martinez.

I got introduced to hunting by my good Friend Jon Paul. Funny it is that I started pushing him to get into long range, and he is now by far the one that has the skill and equipment to do it. At this point I will try to catch up. (I guess I need to go to the field more often per his words).

My first gun was a $400 Marlin XL - 30-06 from there I decided to shoot long range by buying a Sendero 7mm rem MAG (her name is Christine ), a good entry level gun to target-shoot long range. Another friend of mine developed a load for me using Berger's Boat Tails and H1000 Powder, we were able to do Sub MOA with it.

I recently got an ELEVATION MTR 6.5 PRC Rifle from PROOF, this will be my target and hunting gun. Man, that ammo is hard to get and up to 7 bucks/ round right now! I will bite the bullet (no pun intended) and buy a couple of Precision Hunter Hornady boxes to set the Scope, and start handloading from there.

My intention in this forum is to read, learn, get some feedback from what I'm trying to do, and maybe find a new home for my rifles.

Thanks for letting me be part of this Forum.

Welcome to the forum from Tennessee Mel ,sounds like you're off to a good start already .ask lots of questions there's plenty information to be had here

 

[Mmartinez]

Welcome from central Arizona! I agree, practice makes perfect. You'll definitely need to devote a lot of scrounging time to stock up enough supplies. Be patient and look everyday.

Will do that, it is a nice hobby, lots of things to consider in order to get very accurate.

 

[Mmartinez]

Welcome to the forum from Tennessee Mel ,sounds like you're off to a good start already .ask lots of questions there's plenty information to be had here

Thank you, I will use this forum to get better, lots of good knowledge!

 

[Mmartinez]

Hey Mel, welcome to the forum! Thanks for the nice intro. When you actually get a chance to shoot those distances try to have a spotter helping you see where the bullet impacts.

I will, Thanks for the Tip.

 

[jjmp]

Welcome Mel , happy to have you on board,remember your rifles can do double duty in the winter ,keeping the Varmits in check , enjoy ,Happy belated Christmas and happy new year !!!,Cheers!!!