I am new to this forum and need some clarification regarding long range hunting.
Would these events classify as long range hunting?
1. a groundhog at 300 yards?
2. a running coyote at 200 yards?
3. a deer in a Virginia woods at 100 yards?
4. a prairie dog at 400 yards...
Hi Tom,
Here is where I picked up some good info on reloading practices...
http://www.kriegerbarrels.com/Proper_Reloading_Practices-c1246-wp7875.htm
Thanks for your comments.
Glenn
If the bolt in your Rem 700 fits a 22-250 I would go for that. If it is the 223 size I would go with a 204 Ruger.
A 40-grain bullet fired from a 204 Ruger at 3900 fps will be traveling faster, and have more residual energy at 500 yards than a 50-grain bullet fired from a 22-250 at 3800 fps...
If you like Savages (I do too) I would recommend the model LRPV chambered in 22-250 Remington, and make sure it has a 1:9-inch twist for the 68-69 grain bullets. It will reach out and get 'em at long distances. My Savage LRPV shooting a Sierra 69 grain Match bullet seated on the lands is...