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The Basics, Starting Out
Advice for a New LR shooter?
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<blockquote data-quote="Rick Richard" data-source="post: 1075854" data-attributes="member: 75895"><p>Under most hunting situations where stability may not be ideal, 600 yards is not a 'chip' shot. If most folks were honest, they would agree.</p><p> </p><p>So with that being said and you are in pursuit of the longer ranges as indicated, it might be a little difficult to reach those goals consistently with your setup.</p><p> </p><p>I am one to believe "if you can't see it; you can't hit it". Meaning , I go for the most power I can use and afford. Some folks are capable of hitting targets CONSISTENTLY at 1000K using a 10X scope, but those folks are few band far between. Go for more power.</p><p> </p><p>The 300 WSM is well in the capability of long range, but a light weight gun and shorter barrels will not be the best choice for that distance. Yes, again some folks can do this, but as mentioned they are exceptional shooters. Also, you may consider like a 185 grain Berger Hybrid for this round. It did very well for me with a 300 WSM.</p><p> </p><p>Bottom line, you already have the rig so give it a try and see how it works out.</p><p> </p><p>Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rick Richard, post: 1075854, member: 75895"] Under most hunting situations where stability may not be ideal, 600 yards is not a 'chip' shot. If most folks were honest, they would agree. So with that being said and you are in pursuit of the longer ranges as indicated, it might be a little difficult to reach those goals consistently with your setup. I am one to believe "if you can't see it; you can't hit it". Meaning , I go for the most power I can use and afford. Some folks are capable of hitting targets CONSISTENTLY at 1000K using a 10X scope, but those folks are few band far between. Go for more power. The 300 WSM is well in the capability of long range, but a light weight gun and shorter barrels will not be the best choice for that distance. Yes, again some folks can do this, but as mentioned they are exceptional shooters. Also, you may consider like a 185 grain Berger Hybrid for this round. It did very well for me with a 300 WSM. Bottom line, you already have the rig so give it a try and see how it works out. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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