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
Hunting
The Basics, Starting Out
Help with a budget 500 yard rig please
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="COBrad" data-source="post: 53555" data-attributes="member: 1940"><p>I had a .300 Jarrett built several years ago because I wanted to reach out and touch them with authority! These big .30 mags are stompers, and perhaps a little overkill even at 500 yards. I wouldn't hesitate to shoot a big bull at 500 with a .308 assuming a good broadside shot, but I'll admit that I do like a little more punch for the less than ideal angle at long range. If I were to build another elk specific rifle I would probably go with a 7mm mag, rem or wsm. I use a brake on my .300, and it greatly reduces recoil. I don't like recoil so I won't shoot a mag, even a 7mm, without a brake. Hey Gold, have you ever shot out at 500 yards? Once you start to get the hang of it you will see possibilities that once seemed unbelieveable. With the right set up, including a laser range finder, 500 yards is totally do-able. There is a wealth of info here. Avail yourself of it and then see what you think. Come into the fold, friend. </p><p></p><p></p><p> <img src="http://images/icons/wink.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="COBrad, post: 53555, member: 1940"] I had a .300 Jarrett built several years ago because I wanted to reach out and touch them with authority! These big .30 mags are stompers, and perhaps a little overkill even at 500 yards. I wouldn't hesitate to shoot a big bull at 500 with a .308 assuming a good broadside shot, but I'll admit that I do like a little more punch for the less than ideal angle at long range. If I were to build another elk specific rifle I would probably go with a 7mm mag, rem or wsm. I use a brake on my .300, and it greatly reduces recoil. I don't like recoil so I won't shoot a mag, even a 7mm, without a brake. Hey Gold, have you ever shot out at 500 yards? Once you start to get the hang of it you will see possibilities that once seemed unbelieveable. With the right set up, including a laser range finder, 500 yards is totally do-able. There is a wealth of info here. Avail yourself of it and then see what you think. Come into the fold, friend. [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Hunting
The Basics, Starting Out
Help with a budget 500 yard rig please
Top