Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
1000 yards mountain hunting rifle - Seems like everything is compromise... What do I get?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="lancetkenyon" data-source="post: 2993369" data-attributes="member: 68875"><p>Since I don't know you, or your experience at all, here is my suggestion. To be honest, "ultralight", "long range", and "big boomer cartridge" don't really blend together without a lot of practice. And a lot of practice is not going to be cheap.</p><p></p><p>Rifle suggestion would be on your budget. I have seen and shot most of the higher end factory rifles. And a ton of customs from numerous different builders. Suggestions could range from $1000-6000. Not including glass.</p><p></p><p>Wjen youbget your rifle, Try some of the higher end factory ammo. Berger makes good ammo, but even their stuff has some decent ES variations. Tested some .300WM w. 185 HVLDs on Sunday. MV was 3052 to 3113fps across 4 shots. </p><p></p><p>Or </p><p></p><p>Get someone to do custom load development for your rifle. There are several places that do so. But it is not going to be cheaper than .338LM ammo for sure. </p><p></p><p>Buy another rifle in 6.5CM or something similar, and practice a ton at 1k+. That alone will help you when the time comes to make that 1k shot on game.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lancetkenyon, post: 2993369, member: 68875"] Since I don't know you, or your experience at all, here is my suggestion. To be honest, "ultralight", "long range", and "big boomer cartridge" don't really blend together without a lot of practice. And a lot of practice is not going to be cheap. Rifle suggestion would be on your budget. I have seen and shot most of the higher end factory rifles. And a ton of customs from numerous different builders. Suggestions could range from $1000-6000. Not including glass. Wjen youbget your rifle, Try some of the higher end factory ammo. Berger makes good ammo, but even their stuff has some decent ES variations. Tested some .300WM w. 185 HVLDs on Sunday. MV was 3052 to 3113fps across 4 shots. Or Get someone to do custom load development for your rifle. There are several places that do so. But it is not going to be cheaper than .338LM ammo for sure. Buy another rifle in 6.5CM or something similar, and practice a ton at 1k+. That alone will help you when the time comes to make that 1k shot on game. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
1000 yards mountain hunting rifle - Seems like everything is compromise... What do I get?
Top