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  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,795
    dudeman said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    dudeman said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    dudeman said:
    Anyone into long range, precision competition? 

    Thinking about setting up a bolt action for distance and looking into optics. Any recommendations?
    How long range are we talking?  Over 500 yds?
    Yes. 650-1000. I've had an interest in long range precision shooting for a long time but never really had the opportunity to build the appropriate rifle. 

    Since I have a little extra time on my hands now, I have started to research equipment. 

    This will be very much a budget build and there is no way I'm dropping the coin on a Nightforce for the first attempt. 
    You might have to bump up to a 50 cal for that.  That's a lot of range and any long distance shooting I have seen the guys used one of those.
    As much as I would like to shoot a big 50, owning one would be a different story. I think I would go broke due to ammo costs alone.

    The 308 Winchester is definitely capable of punching paper and ringing steel at 1,000 yards, but not appropriate for hunting at that range by any means.

    6.5 Creedmoor would be my pick for long range target shooting. 338 Lapua Magnum for long range hunting. 
    Hunting is a different story!  There wouldn't be anything left if you used a 50 cal, lol!

    That being said the Weatherby 300 should be good wi some better ammo in it for long distance hunting.
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,179
    How much does a single 50 cal bullet go for?! $5?
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,203
    mcgruff10 said:
    How much does a single 50 cal bullet go for?! $5?
    I haven't looked in awhile. Out of curiosity I had checked what it would cost to get set up for hand loading the 50 BMG. Just the carbide sizing die was over $800.00.

    Too rich for my blood. 
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • Smellyman
    Smellyman Asia Posts: 4,528
    tempo_n_groove said:
    Smellyman said:
    Just comply with police right?  why is he resisting and why wasn't he tasered and beaten?


    This isn't the thread for that question but I would guess because there is cameras everywhere?

    Shit, is this the stroke my gun thread?  my bad
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,203
    Ended up buying a Bushnell Forge rifle scope. I have a few Bushnell Elite scopes and they have been fantastic. They punch well above their weight class. Hoping for a similar experience with the Forge.
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,179
    dudeman said:
    Ended up buying a Bushnell Forge rifle scope. I have a few Bushnell Elite scopes and they have been fantastic. They punch well above their weight class. Hoping for a similar experience with the Forge.
    Niiice!  
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......

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