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<blockquote data-quote="Mysticplayer" data-source="post: 45220" data-attributes="member: 8947"><p>Personal minimums for hunting game at 1000yds, 162gr 7mm with a muzzle vel over 3000fps. Better choices include 210 to 240gr 30cal or 225 to 300gr 338 all at muzzle vel min. 3000fps.</p><p></p><p>Would I do this for paper punching alone, nope. Probably look at a 6mm or 6.5. A 6BR also just set a new record at 1000yds - score record I believe. However, these are too light for hunting at ranges approaching 1000yds.</p><p></p><p>Forget the 50cal unless you have a huge budget and/or can make your own bullets.</p><p></p><p>The 338 Lapua is ok but the improved versions based on the Lapua, RUM, and Rigby case are better. Only consider barrels long enough to get adequate muzzle vel.</p><p></p><p>All of the above are used in 1000yd/m BR shooting so accuracy is not an issue if the gun is built properly and you can dope the conditions.</p><p></p><p>Jerry</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mysticplayer, post: 45220, member: 8947"] Personal minimums for hunting game at 1000yds, 162gr 7mm with a muzzle vel over 3000fps. Better choices include 210 to 240gr 30cal or 225 to 300gr 338 all at muzzle vel min. 3000fps. Would I do this for paper punching alone, nope. Probably look at a 6mm or 6.5. A 6BR also just set a new record at 1000yds - score record I believe. However, these are too light for hunting at ranges approaching 1000yds. Forget the 50cal unless you have a huge budget and/or can make your own bullets. The 338 Lapua is ok but the improved versions based on the Lapua, RUM, and Rigby case are better. Only consider barrels long enough to get adequate muzzle vel. All of the above are used in 1000yd/m BR shooting so accuracy is not an issue if the gun is built properly and you can dope the conditions. Jerry [/QUOTE]
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