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<blockquote data-quote="specweldtom" data-source="post: 173944" data-attributes="member: 2580"><p>Zach; the .270 WSM is a capable cartridge at 600 yds. Several suggestions:</p><p></p><p>Consider a bigger scope, 4.5 x 14 x 50 or 6.5 x 20 x 50 x 30 mm tube.(for either one). Lots of advantages.</p><p>I like a mil-dot reticle.</p><p>If you want to crank in correction for shots, you'll need target turrets. If you learn where the dots are for your rifle and load, you can go with low knobs. Cranking is more precise, shooting the dots is much faster.</p><p>You want to shoot sub moa. Rifle has to be able to do that.</p><p>I recommend Smkhp's and Nosler Accubond bullets. 130 - 150 grain bullets are a good balance of velocity, ballistic coefficient, retained energy.</p><p>Any bipod will have to be attached to the fore end and the barrel has to be floated to prevent moving the p.o.i. around.</p><p>Some light weight barrels are very accurate, but they heat up fast and don't help damp heartbeat and jitters. Heavy barrels are better in both cases.</p><p></p><p>Practice, practice. Good shooting, Tom</p><p></p><p>On edit; Just noticed that this is your first post. Welcome to the site.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="specweldtom, post: 173944, member: 2580"] Zach; the .270 WSM is a capable cartridge at 600 yds. Several suggestions: Consider a bigger scope, 4.5 x 14 x 50 or 6.5 x 20 x 50 x 30 mm tube.(for either one). Lots of advantages. I like a mil-dot reticle. If you want to crank in correction for shots, you'll need target turrets. If you learn where the dots are for your rifle and load, you can go with low knobs. Cranking is more precise, shooting the dots is much faster. You want to shoot sub moa. Rifle has to be able to do that. I recommend Smkhp's and Nosler Accubond bullets. 130 - 150 grain bullets are a good balance of velocity, ballistic coefficient, retained energy. Any bipod will have to be attached to the fore end and the barrel has to be floated to prevent moving the p.o.i. around. Some light weight barrels are very accurate, but they heat up fast and don't help damp heartbeat and jitters. Heavy barrels are better in both cases. Practice, practice. Good shooting, Tom On edit; Just noticed that this is your first post. Welcome to the site. [/QUOTE]
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