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<blockquote data-quote="Guest" data-source="post: 4968"><p>Bubb,</p><p></p><p>I am not in the league of most of these guys, thats for sure. My self imposed limit on killing big game is 650 yards - not very far compared to most guys here. </p><p></p><p>As you probably know I am now making my own bullets. Testing is ongoing. Using my 159gr EXP Groove Bullet out of a 300 win mag with a 26" barrel we got an average velocity of 3410 FPS. I haven't run it through a program (yet) to determine energy levels at 1000 yards but I have no doubt that bullet would go through a deer, braodside, double lung shot at 1000 yards. The geometry of the bullet and its construction play a role in what it is going to do when it enters a deer. </p><p></p><p>Onto a rifle: A less expensive route may be this. Take the action of preference (I used a Rem 700) and add a good S/S barrel of 26", the stock of your choice (I like the McMillan Hunter Class stock), adjust the stock trigger to 2 1/2lbs, add good bases, rings and a scope and you have a relatively inexpensive 1000 yard rifle. You can always go for a bigger rifle later. I started with the 300 win mag but there are others that would work well. </p><p></p><p>Whatever you decide practice, practice and practice some more. </p><p></p><p>Don</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Guest, post: 4968"] Bubb, I am not in the league of most of these guys, thats for sure. My self imposed limit on killing big game is 650 yards - not very far compared to most guys here. As you probably know I am now making my own bullets. Testing is ongoing. Using my 159gr EXP Groove Bullet out of a 300 win mag with a 26" barrel we got an average velocity of 3410 FPS. I haven't run it through a program (yet) to determine energy levels at 1000 yards but I have no doubt that bullet would go through a deer, braodside, double lung shot at 1000 yards. The geometry of the bullet and its construction play a role in what it is going to do when it enters a deer. Onto a rifle: A less expensive route may be this. Take the action of preference (I used a Rem 700) and add a good S/S barrel of 26", the stock of your choice (I like the McMillan Hunter Class stock), adjust the stock trigger to 2 1/2lbs, add good bases, rings and a scope and you have a relatively inexpensive 1000 yard rifle. You can always go for a bigger rifle later. I started with the 300 win mag but there are others that would work well. Whatever you decide practice, practice and practice some more. Don [/QUOTE]
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