I am interested in becoming moderately proficient in what I call "bolt action long range shooting"...which for me is 600 meters at a maximum, though honestly, 100 to 300 meters would see 90% of my time (it is difficult for me to find the time needed to get to the 600 meter ranges). And I define moderately proficient as being able to put 10 shots in a 10 centimeter diameter target at 100 meters.
I have been giving some thought to the above noted cartridge for two main reasons.
#1 I can buy an old Swede rifle and a fair amount of cartridges for under $150 and test out the concept of me putting the effort into developing a skill. I believe 12 months would be a reasonable amount of time for me to figure everything out regarding my desire to become moderately proficient.
#2 If the experience is a positive one, then the familiarity with the 6.5x55 cartridge should carry over into purchasing a new rifle chambered for said cartridge. This cartridge has the bonus of being relatively well researched and good points and bad easily discerned.
Using the above noted criteria, is there anything inherently flawed with my reasoning? Such as the idea of being able to train on an older WW1 rifle and transfer said techiques (within reason) to a new rifle. Or perhaps my thinking of the 6.5x55 cartridge is out of date....like 600 meters is out of range even for a master who's spent a decade shooting it. I am sure there are other criticims people can make that I cannot think of at this moment, so please share them.
Also, if someone else has tried this route before (perhaps with different calibers), are there any pointers you would care to share, or some pitfalls you'd like to point out?
Thank-you for your time.
Duncan
PS Does anyone know if there is a generally acclaimed and lauded manufacturer in the 6.5x55 size?
[Edited by Duncan on 02-19-2001 at 02:29 PM]
I have been giving some thought to the above noted cartridge for two main reasons.
#1 I can buy an old Swede rifle and a fair amount of cartridges for under $150 and test out the concept of me putting the effort into developing a skill. I believe 12 months would be a reasonable amount of time for me to figure everything out regarding my desire to become moderately proficient.
#2 If the experience is a positive one, then the familiarity with the 6.5x55 cartridge should carry over into purchasing a new rifle chambered for said cartridge. This cartridge has the bonus of being relatively well researched and good points and bad easily discerned.
Using the above noted criteria, is there anything inherently flawed with my reasoning? Such as the idea of being able to train on an older WW1 rifle and transfer said techiques (within reason) to a new rifle. Or perhaps my thinking of the 6.5x55 cartridge is out of date....like 600 meters is out of range even for a master who's spent a decade shooting it. I am sure there are other criticims people can make that I cannot think of at this moment, so please share them.
Also, if someone else has tried this route before (perhaps with different calibers), are there any pointers you would care to share, or some pitfalls you'd like to point out?
Thank-you for your time.
Duncan
PS Does anyone know if there is a generally acclaimed and lauded manufacturer in the 6.5x55 size?
[Edited by Duncan on 02-19-2001 at 02:29 PM]