Biggest Bore...Heaviest Hitter...Long Range

[AKGuide1]

300 rum 22" 180 @3200 W/h1k

I should have said 180 grain bullet, or larger, instead of similar. 200 grain +_ is fine.

 

[AKGuide1]

Hello:
I'm looking for opinions on what caliber you would recommend for ranges out to 650 yards or so, using 180 grain bullets, or larger. It would be strictly for hunting, in a bolt action, and be delivered via a 20-22" barrel...without a muzzle break. The lighter the better , and no, recoil is not an issue. i'm looking for a heavy hitter in the .30 caliber class.
The .338 was the first thing that came to mind though I am hopeful for feedback. I love short barreled big bore rifles, and with a thumbhole stock I feel at one wit my gun,
Thanks in advance for any feedback.

 

[AKGuide1]

I corrected my original post to read 180 grain bullets, or larger.

 

[VLD Pilot]

I corrected my original post to read 180 grain bullets, or larger.

May want to change the 30 caliber to 30 caliber OR larger too.

 

[Equalizer]

May want to change the 30 caliber to 30 caliber OR larger too.

His post is contradictory BUT the thread title says a lot as does other three comments in the OP.... reading comprehension

Hello:
I'm looking for opinions on what caliber you would recommend for ranges out to 650 yards or so, using 180 grain bullets, or similar. It would be strictly for hunting, in a bolt action, and be delivered via a 20-22" barrel...without a muzzle break. The lighter the better , and no, recoil is not an issue. i'm looking for a heavy hitter in the .30 caliber class.
The .338 was the first thing that came to mind though I am hopeful for feedback. I love short barreled big bore rifles, and with a thumbhole stock I feel at one wit my gun,
Thanks in advance for any feedback.

 

[VLD Pilot]

His post is contradictory BUT the thread title says a lot as does other three comments in the OP.... reading comprehension

True

 

[338 dude]

Hello:
I'm looking for opinions on what caliber you would recommend for ranges out to 650 yards or so, using 180 grain bullets, or similar. It would be strictly for hunting, in a bolt action, and be delivered via a 20-22" barrel...without a muzzle break. The lighter the better , and no, recoil is not an issue. i'm looking for a heavy hitter in the .30 caliber class.
The .338 was the first thing that came to mind though I am hopeful for feedback. I love short barreled big bore rifles, and with a thumbhole stock I feel at one wit my gun,
Thanks in advance for any feedback.

My personal choice given your parameters would be a 300 WinMag ammunition is readily available most everywhere except for right now possibly bullets range from light and fast to long and heavy and basically will take down anything in North America with the proper bullet . One of my favorite rifles is a 338 Lapua but it really shines at distances farther than you were talking about and barrel length in excess of what you describe

 

[Equalizer]

True

Wasn't trying to slam the door on ya. Glad you didn't take it that way.

 

[Corvalliscory]

300 WSM or 30 Nosler Throated properly shooting 200.20 Berger Hybrids...

 

[wildwilderness]

Hard to beat a short mag for a short barrel and handy rifle. I would say 325 WSM is what you are looking for! Other option may be a 338 SS, if you like to build, reload.

 

[msilbernagel]

I'd be interested in hearing what you're pointing the gun at. I read something just yesterday on a Sniper's forum about ideal bullet weight for a given target.. I'd assume you know all that but more information may help us find optimum suggestions.


Whatever your project, sounds like fun!

 

[wv270wsm]

30-378 weatherby slinging 220 gr whatever you want from it

 

[VLD Pilot]

Wasn't trying to slam the door on ya. Glad you didn't take it that way.

We're all good

 

[AKGuide1]

I'd be interested in hearing what you're pointing the gun at. I read something just yesterday on a Sniper's forum about ideal bullet weight for a given target.. I'd assume you know all that but more information may help us find optimum suggestions.


Whatever your project, sounds like fun!