LR on a Short Action?

[Dekker]

Hi all, I have been shooting with a few of my friends who have me caught up shooting their long range rigs. So I am going to ask a few questions, so moderators if I put this in the wrong place please move it to the appropriate forum.
Due to the expense I would like to try an build from components that I already have.
I have on hand a Rem 700VS which will give me a short action and HS stock, I also have a 30" Krieger 6.5 barrel.
Question what cartridge will make a max of 1000yds with this combination? I am not looking to max out a cartridge to get there. Just trying to use what I have to get into shooting without going broke. Both my friends are shooting 338 Lapuas and I will say they are very nice but expensive to shoot (component speaking) and was thinking I would get in a lot more practice and shooting going with a smaller cartridge.
Thoughts?

Thanks
David

 

[Nieko]

6.5 SAUM-shorter case than a WSM, great velocity with 140's especially in a 30" tube-easy 1000yd +(wyatts extended mag box gives about 2.9 COAL capacity

 

[WildRose]

Hi all, I have been shooting with a few of my friends who have me caught up shooting their long range rigs. So I am going to ask a few questions, so moderators if I put this in the wrong place please move it to the appropriate forum.
Due to the expense I would like to try an build from components that I already have.
I have on hand a Rem 700VS which will give me a short action and HS stock, I also have a 30" Krieger 6.5 barrel.
Question what cartridge will make a max of 1000yds with this combination? I am not looking to max out a cartridge to get there. Just trying to use what I have to get into shooting without going broke. Both my friends are shooting 338 Lapuas and I will say they are very nice but expensive to shoot (component speaking) and was thinking I would get in a lot more practice and shooting going with a smaller cartridge.
Thoughts?

Thanks
David

Sounds like a rig just crying to be turned into a .260 Remington.

 

[Ernie]

Depends on what you want to do with it, but we shoot to 1k with the 6.5x47 Lapua.

 

[azsugarbear]

+1 for the 260 Rem.

 

[TMR]

The 6.5x47 Lapua would be my first pick, more efficient than the 260 Rem, but brass is more expensive. Either of them will get you to 1K easily. Personally, I would go with the 6.5x47 and get a bunch of brass, Berger 130's, and H4350. It basically gets the same velocity as a 260 with less powder.

 

[Racr350]

Another vote for the 260 Rem. That setup would be ideallllll for an easy 1000yd rig.

 

[Dekker]

Thanks for the replies, I have been looking at the 6.5x47 Lapua & 260 Rem since they have been brought up. I see that Lapua is now making 260 brass. I am curious why nobody mentioned the 6.5 Creedmoor, seems to be very close to both other rounds.
If I was to use this for hunting, long range coyotes would probably be it.
Any recommendations on a gunsmith to put this together without having to wait until next year?

Thanks
David

 

[Racr350]

GA Precision is known for great work with 260 based rigs. As far as the 6.5 Creedmoor, i see that caliber as a LR caliber for AR based rifles. IMO, bolt action rifles would benefit more from the 260. Just my .02 though...

 

[pablo]

Think you're on the right track with the 260. My son has a 260AI that is a very good performer. With the sharp shoulder it really needs a center feed box. Thanks for the poop that Lapua now makes 260 brass. The last set of cases we fireformed were made out of 243 Lapua brass.

 

[RH300UM]

+1 on the 6.5x47 Lapua.
Try RBros Rifles. Travis is busy but sure is worth the wait and every penny.

 

[Ernie]

Travis is both a good shooter and gun builder. He has not built anything for me, but I know he does good work.

Chuck @ Mac's Gunworks has built several rigs for me-very accurate!
He could get it done in the time frame you want too.