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<blockquote data-quote="Bucknut" data-source="post: 1410668" data-attributes="member: 100731"><p>As for target size, I would personally get the largest Ar-500 target you can afford. (Just note that they do get heavy) I personally run a 24" square 1/4" thick. I rattle can the whole thing white, with an orange dot in the center. (Usually just use and old Copenhagen can or sticky note as a stencil)... the reason I like such a big target is that I feel it cuts down on the learning curve. There is nothing more frustrating than being off target and not being able to see your hits (not knowing if you're hi, low, left, right, etc... I shoot in a lot of rolling country where it's tough to find a good backstop where off target hits will register) </p><p></p><p>As for the cartridges you listed, i would personally start with the CM. Having a relatively high BC and low recoil (so you can spot your own shots) should help minimize the learning curve. Once you get that nailed down, the lapua will make consistent hits that much easier as long as you can handle recoil well.</p><p></p><p>Chances are that you'll start learning by walking shots into the bull, and that's ok. (Part of that is due to calibrating scope, mv, and learning that the wind may be doing something completely different down range.) It shouldn't take long after that make consistent first round, repeatable hits in decent conditions as long as you're using the appropriate tools to do so.</p><p></p><p>For hunting at those distances, I won't shoot unless I am **** postive I will hit exactly where I'm aiming the first round. Knowing when not to shoot (weather conditions) is as important as anything else.</p><p></p><p>Couple things to lessen the learning curve:</p><p>-As mentioned a kestrel, ballistic program, and good range finder are an absolute must in my mind. ( Data readings and input are just as important, if not more critical, than how well a guy can get behind the gun and pull the trigger.)</p><p>-A good scope with reliable tracking is absolutely essential. (I also prefer having a moa/mil reticle... even if you dial for everything, being able use the reticle to measure how far off the bull you are while learning helps a lot.)</p><p>-Good bipod and rear bag help</p><p>-Quality trigger set on the lighter side (I prefer 1lb, but there are a lot of opinions on this)</p><p></p><p>Anymore, with the proper equipment and technology in capable hands, consistent first round hits inside of 1 moa at 1,000 are very doable. The only downside is that the long range game can cost a guy some $$$.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bucknut, post: 1410668, member: 100731"] As for target size, I would personally get the largest Ar-500 target you can afford. (Just note that they do get heavy) I personally run a 24” square 1/4” thick. I rattle can the whole thing white, with an orange dot in the center. (Usually just use and old Copenhagen can or sticky note as a stencil)... the reason I like such a big target is that I feel it cuts down on the learning curve. There is nothing more frustrating than being off target and not being able to see your hits (not knowing if you’re hi, low, left, right, etc... I shoot in a lot of rolling country where it’s tough to find a good backstop where off target hits will register) As for the cartridges you listed, i would personally start with the CM. Having a relatively high BC and low recoil (so you can spot your own shots) should help minimize the learning curve. Once you get that nailed down, the lapua will make consistent hits that much easier as long as you can handle recoil well. Chances are that you’ll start learning by walking shots into the bull, and that’s ok. (Part of that is due to calibrating scope, mv, and learning that the wind may be doing something completely different down range.) It shouldn’t take long after that make consistent first round, repeatable hits in decent conditions as long as you’re using the appropriate tools to do so. For hunting at those distances, I won’t shoot unless I am **** postive I will hit exactly where I’m aiming the first round. Knowing when not to shoot (weather conditions) is as important as anything else. Couple things to lessen the learning curve: -As mentioned a kestrel, ballistic program, and good range finder are an absolute must in my mind. ( Data readings and input are just as important, if not more critical, than how well a guy can get behind the gun and pull the trigger.) -A good scope with reliable tracking is absolutely essential. (I also prefer having a moa/mil reticle... even if you dial for everything, being able use the reticle to measure how far off the bull you are while learning helps a lot.) -Good bipod and rear bag help -Quality trigger set on the lighter side (I prefer 1lb, but there are a lot of opinions on this) Anymore, with the proper equipment and technology in capable hands, consistent first round hits inside of 1 moa at 1,000 are very doable. The only downside is that the long range game can cost a guy some $$$. [/QUOTE]
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