Long Range Cal

[slicktrick87]

Been looking at getting a longer range caliber rifle. Smaller round than a .338lapua. any suggestions? i keep leaning toward the 7mm rem mag and 300win mag.

[CountryTexan]

308

[randal]

I'd def go with a 7mm ultra mag, out performs the 300 win and the 308

[duckmanep]

how far?

[slicktrick87]

400+ would be ideal. i have a 7mm-08, 300blackout, and a 270...want something that will let me reach out a little further

[Cajun Blake]

who's downrange ...... hunting , targets, metal silhouettes ?????


600 yds, 1000 yds, 1500 yds ??? .... (oops my bad, just saw the 400+ range )

[pdevoto]

I would go with the 300WinMag for large animals.

7mm08 or 22 250 if you are hunting little guys.

The 300 has good energy at its terminal ranges.

[pdevoto]

I would go with the 300WinMag for large animals.

7mm08 or 22 250 if you are hunting little guys.

The 300 has good energy at its terminal ranges.

[slicktrick87]

even looked at a 338 win mag...anyone know anything comparible?

[ducks-and-bucks]

how far?

You need to detail a lot more info than " I want a longer range rifle".

Start by answering this quote.... then proceed to what your intended uses are, shoiting style, paper punching, budget, thoughts on scopes... then a few ppl can give you a more solid answer.

You got about 10 people on this forum that can give you very good advice, the other 99% will start throwing out a list of calibers only good info if you want a list of calibers...

[trophy8]

Do you reload? Big kicker in the equation.

[Tommyh]

400 yds is a chipshot for the big rounds. i wouldnt go much over a 308 or 30-06

[slicktrick87]

You need to detail a lot more info than " I want a longer range rifle".

Start by answering this quote.... then proceed to what your intended uses are, shoiting style, paper punching, budget, thoughts on scopes... then a few ppl can give you a more solid answer.

You got about 10 people on this forum that can give you very good advice, the other 99% will start throwing out a list of calibers only good info if you want a list of calibers...

Not too worried about money...hunting and paper bunching...as far as the scope goes that will be the next venture after i decide on caliber.

[slicktrick87]

Do you reload? Big kicker in the equation.

Not at this time. Although can have a gunsmith buddy load me some rounds when i need.

[trophy8]

For 400 yards and factory ammo a 7mm08 or a 260 would be a great choice for deer and targets. As stated above, a 300 win or similar is a little overkill (coming from a 300 win mag lover ).