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<blockquote data-quote="Kevin Cram" data-source="post: 211658" data-attributes="member: 2215"><p>Ryann,</p><p> Any of the calibers you mentioned are fine for almost anything out to 500 with the right bullet and load combination. If you decide down the road to extend you ranges the .300 Win Mag may be a better choice for you, as you will be able to shoot the heavier bullets (200g +) which will carry lots of energy and still keep velocities high. A .300 Win Mag loaded with 208g. A-Max (.648 BC) with a velocity of 3000 fps will still carry around 1100 ft/lbs energy at 1200 yards. Anything under 1000 yards is in for a world of hurt too. But remember to shoot long range accurately and consistently the load has to perform exceedingly well with a very low Standadrd Deviation (SD). Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kevin Cram, post: 211658, member: 2215"] Ryann, Any of the calibers you mentioned are fine for almost anything out to 500 with the right bullet and load combination. If you decide down the road to extend you ranges the .300 Win Mag may be a better choice for you, as you will be able to shoot the heavier bullets (200g +) which will carry lots of energy and still keep velocities high. A .300 Win Mag loaded with 208g. A-Max (.648 BC) with a velocity of 3000 fps will still carry around 1100 ft/lbs energy at 1200 yards. Anything under 1000 yards is in for a world of hurt too. But remember to shoot long range accurately and consistently the load has to perform exceedingly well with a very low Standadrd Deviation (SD). Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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