Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
WHAT CALIBER TO BUILD?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Mysticplayer" data-source="post: 36611" data-attributes="member: 8947"><p>Big Dog, 25-06 vs 300Win mag. Sort of like comparing a compact car to a fullsize truck. Very different applications.</p><p></p><p>The first thing you have to decide is the range and game you are shooting at. Not just long range, but a finite distance like 500yds or 1000yds. You need to decide how portable or where you will shoot this rig. The cartridge will sort itself out very easily once you have the parameters of how this rifle will be used.</p><p></p><p>I have three levels of hunting rifle. All are mechanically accurate to take game at the maximum effective range of their cartridge. However, their application limits their range.</p><p></p><p>I have a walkabout sporter rifle. Because I will be shooting off field positions, I limit to around 400yds if wind is calm. Mostly it is used for 100yds. 30-06</p><p></p><p>Another is like a varmint rifle. This one I use off the hood or bench when posting over cut blocks. I use a bipod or bench rest to support rifle. Effective range is out to 700yds. 6.5-06</p><p></p><p>Finally are the heavy bench rifles. These are shot only off a bench and involve the big magnums and bullets. These are effective to well over 1000yds. At 35lbs, I don't carry them far. 300 RUM and 338 Mystic.</p><p></p><p>So by narrowing down your application, the choices become a lot clearer. When you decide on how you are planning to use this rifle, post it and I am sure we can give you our thoughts.</p><p></p><p>Jerry</p><p></p><p>[ 10-27-2004: Message edited by: Jerry Teo ]</p><p></p><p>[ 10-27-2004: Message edited by: Jerry Teo ]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mysticplayer, post: 36611, member: 8947"] Big Dog, 25-06 vs 300Win mag. Sort of like comparing a compact car to a fullsize truck. Very different applications. The first thing you have to decide is the range and game you are shooting at. Not just long range, but a finite distance like 500yds or 1000yds. You need to decide how portable or where you will shoot this rig. The cartridge will sort itself out very easily once you have the parameters of how this rifle will be used. I have three levels of hunting rifle. All are mechanically accurate to take game at the maximum effective range of their cartridge. However, their application limits their range. I have a walkabout sporter rifle. Because I will be shooting off field positions, I limit to around 400yds if wind is calm. Mostly it is used for 100yds. 30-06 Another is like a varmint rifle. This one I use off the hood or bench when posting over cut blocks. I use a bipod or bench rest to support rifle. Effective range is out to 700yds. 6.5-06 Finally are the heavy bench rifles. These are shot only off a bench and involve the big magnums and bullets. These are effective to well over 1000yds. At 35lbs, I don't carry them far. 300 RUM and 338 Mystic. So by narrowing down your application, the choices become a lot clearer. When you decide on how you are planning to use this rifle, post it and I am sure we can give you our thoughts. Jerry [ 10-27-2004: Message edited by: Jerry Teo ] [ 10-27-2004: Message edited by: Jerry Teo ] [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
WHAT CALIBER TO BUILD?
Top