Serious question

[kyletxria1911a1]

Looking like I'm gonna give up trucking due to the season of stitches.
Gonna find something else.
But to the point..I've had over a 7mm-08 and a 308... want to get to long range shooting
Truth be told I'm thinking about it hard.but don't have a clue .

A little help is greatly appreciated

 

[Sam7sf]

You need to get input from @FireInTheWire

 

[wakosama]

I've read 7mm has higher SD and BC than 30 cal for the same weight projectile. But I also read 6.5 is better than 7mm. The only long range shooter I've ever had was a 25-06. Never had the chance to see just how long range it could really shoot because 300 was the range max. So my opinion is questionable. Did know an old guy that spent more than my car is worth on a 7-08 and he could have had anything. luk

 

[zackmars]

Of those, .308. nothing wrong with 7mm-08 but .308 has better ammo availability, and you've got a ton of great options for bullets if you reload

 

[Vaquero]

6 mm/.243 have the velocity and BC you seek.
Long or short action, it doesn't matter.

Math

 

[easy rider]

How far are you looking to shoot? If you are looking for longer distances there are a variety of choices. I, as @Vaquero beat me to it, chose the 6mm CM for a better trajectory.

 

[Axxe55]

Of those, .308. nothing wrong with 7mm-08 but .308 has better ammo availability, and you've got a ton of great options for bullets if you reload

If you reload, the 7mm-08 is a sweetheart of round. Lot's options for bullets too.

Excellent cartridge for target shooting or hunting. I have a 308 and have owned many of them in the past, but the 7mm-08 is like a much better 308. Still have a soft spot for the 308, but IF I had to choose between them, hands down the 7mm08.

 

[Moonpie]

.308 for ammo availability.

 

[easy rider]

.308 for ammo availability.

Due to a thing called the internet, ammo is available, it's more about what you're willing to pay.

 

[baboon]

Did I even open the safe this is in, when you were here?

 

[kyletxria1911a1]

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Did I even open the safe this is in, when you were here?

NOOOOOOO DAMMIT.....
I STARTED DRANKIN

 

[baboon]

NOOOOOOO DAMMIT.....
I STARTED DRANKIN

What's wrong with my hospitality?

 

[Army 1911]

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Did I even open the safe this is in, when you were here?

I see the resemblance.

 

[Army 1911]

If you shoot far enough, .338 lapua will reach out and touch someone.

 

[Vaquero]

If you shoot far enough, .338 lapua will reach out and touch someone.

And be banned from most ranges.

 

[Sam Colt]

And be banned from most ranges.

Nothing was ever said about ranges.

 

[BiggyCat]

.308 has been doing just fine now for a long, long time.

 

[gll]

I don't know much, but my LR shooter neighbor is wild for his new 6.5 Lapua (6.5x47), shooting 10 shot 100 yd groups in his backyard that cover by a dime, while itching to get it out to long range. Has just been developing loads to this point; has more case capacity than 6.5 CM...

 

[TexMex247]

The 6.5 creedmor is the best for what you're talking about. I dragged my feet hard on getting one, repeating all the same stuff you just heard to myself. The reality is...the 6.5 creedmor will put em on target at 1000 yards away with ease. All others will struggle in a short action rifle except other 6mms. It will also do it without blowing your damn shoulder out like the 300WM or 7mm mags.

If you want to go out and hit anything from 1000 yards in with a 24" barrel go get a savage and get after it. I decided to buy once cry once and bought a Tikka T3x tac. Ammo is back out there and it's so popular and mainstream now that quality factory ammo is all over the place.

 

[toddnjoyce]

I’m going to go in an entirely different direction. .17HMR and .22LR are solid calibers with good platforms to learn the fundamentals necessary for long range precision shooting. Especially that little 20-grain .17HMR that’ll drift if a goat farts from three counties away. And still put sub-moa groups at 300 meters.

CZ makes some high quality bolt guns with easily interchangeable barrels. I’ve got a 455 that I love for maintaining the skills. Between good (not great) glass, two barrels, and all the accessories I’m in it for just under a grand and it’s shootable at most public ranges in the state.

Long range/ELR precision skills are transferable from the featherweights to the heavyweights. The key is scaling your targets. For ex, a 1/3 scale target at 300M with a 17HMR requires the same skills as a flat shooting centerfire at 900M. Once you can do the scale stuff successfully in challenging conditions, then spend the money for a good LR/ELR setup and private range membership.