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What Caliber for 600yd Whitetail? (New rifle Build)
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<blockquote data-quote="hankle" data-source="post: 2725163" data-attributes="member: 125888"><p>I'm looking to build a 600yd hunting rifle. I'll be starting with at Rem 700 LA left hand, trued. I'm planning on a 24" bartlein barrel. I'm not scared of wildcats or Ackley Improved either. I reload so, I'll be developing the loads. The current rifle is a 270win, but I'm thinking there is more bang for the buck in LR performance and aftermarket support. Most of my hunting is within 350yds or so, but I'm wanting a reliable option out to 600yds. This will double as range gun for some fun and probably run 2-300rds per year on the high side.</p><p></p><p>I'm leaning towards a 260rem or 7mm 08 in the LA. These guys not restricted to mag length can be pretty impressive.</p><p></p><p>I currently load for:</p><p>308, 7mm Rem mag, 7mm 08, 270 win, 223</p><p>And I have a 6.5 Creedmore on order for my son. We'll be loading for it as well. </p><p> </p><p>Must haves:</p><p>-Long Range Support in brass and projectiles, at least in the manufacturing side. I'm not expecting everything to be in stock. (I'm not against fire forming good brass)</p><p>-Decent barrel life ~1800-2000rnd minimum</p><p>-Enough kinetic energy for deer at 600yds</p><p></p><p>Would like to haves:</p><p>-cross over powders or projectiles to current reloading stock</p><p>-Factory ammo options are nice, but not required.</p><p>-Something that is powder efficient</p><p>-No one ever complains about low recoil...</p><p></p><p>Feel free to add details of barrel length, twist, reamers, and load data.</p><p></p><p>Thanks very much for the info!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hankle, post: 2725163, member: 125888"] I'm looking to build a 600yd hunting rifle. I'll be starting with at Rem 700 LA left hand, trued. I'm planning on a 24" bartlein barrel. I'm not scared of wildcats or Ackley Improved either. I reload so, I'll be developing the loads. The current rifle is a 270win, but I'm thinking there is more bang for the buck in LR performance and aftermarket support. Most of my hunting is within 350yds or so, but I'm wanting a reliable option out to 600yds. This will double as range gun for some fun and probably run 2-300rds per year on the high side. I'm leaning towards a 260rem or 7mm 08 in the LA. These guys not restricted to mag length can be pretty impressive. I currently load for: 308, 7mm Rem mag, 7mm 08, 270 win, 223 And I have a 6.5 Creedmore on order for my son. We'll be loading for it as well. Must haves: -Long Range Support in brass and projectiles, at least in the manufacturing side. I'm not expecting everything to be in stock. (I'm not against fire forming good brass) -Decent barrel life ~1800-2000rnd minimum -Enough kinetic energy for deer at 600yds Would like to haves: -cross over powders or projectiles to current reloading stock -Factory ammo options are nice, but not required. -Something that is powder efficient -No one ever complains about low recoil... Feel free to add details of barrel length, twist, reamers, and load data. Thanks very much for the info! [/QUOTE]
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