Wildernesshunter
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Gang, I have narrowed my search for an entry level, 1000yd rifle down to two. Here are the reasons....
1. I already have the reloading dies.
2. I already have a lot of brass.
3. Additional brass and ammo will be affordable.
4. They are available in an affordable shooting platform.
5. Recoil will be tolerable for accuracy.
The rounds????
243 Winchester
30'06 SPRG
The gun.....Remington 700 in either Long Range or Varmint.
I will want to shoot the heaviest bullet that the twist will allow. The '06 is in a 26" heavy barrel in a 1:10 twist. the 243 is also in a heavy barrel in a 1:9.125 twist.
I know that the 243 barrel will burn out quicker, but not a consideration for this purchase.
In those two guns, with those twist rates.....for a 1000 yard gun.....which would you choose?
Thanks for the advice.
1. I already have the reloading dies.
2. I already have a lot of brass.
3. Additional brass and ammo will be affordable.
4. They are available in an affordable shooting platform.
5. Recoil will be tolerable for accuracy.
The rounds????
243 Winchester
30'06 SPRG
The gun.....Remington 700 in either Long Range or Varmint.
I will want to shoot the heaviest bullet that the twist will allow. The '06 is in a 26" heavy barrel in a 1:10 twist. the 243 is also in a heavy barrel in a 1:9.125 twist.
I know that the 243 barrel will burn out quicker, but not a consideration for this purchase.
In those two guns, with those twist rates.....for a 1000 yard gun.....which would you choose?
Thanks for the advice.