Choosing a long range rifle

My only Long Range experience is in F class.
The ten ring on an F target is one MOA, the X ring 1/2 MOA.
So five shots in 5 inches well centered at 860 yards would be a score of 50 - 4x or thereabouts, assuming they printed a target for that range. (But then a real match is 20 consecutive shots after sighters.)

Your present rifle has a lot of potential and you don't have to spend a lot of money unless you are just looking for an excuse to buy a new one.
 
Awesome! I was thinking that my groups were at least pretty good. I would really like to see what I can do when the wind is a little less. Hopefully next weekend will prove to be interesting as well now that I've got a few shots under my belt. I know there is a science to the calculations and I rely mainly on that, but does anyone else ever get the gut instinct that tells you to compensate this or that at the last second? I found myself dialing in, but then holding off target when the wind would change ever so slightly.
 
Bart B.

Watched a test some years ago comparing Berger's 30 caliber 185 VLD against Sierra's 190 HPMK. 20 or more rounds were fired alternately so bore fouling and temperature were virtually identical for each pair of shots. Both left the .308 Winchester 26 inch test barrel at about 2560 fps. Two chronographs were used; one 15 feet in front of the muzzle and another 15 feet in front of the 1000 yard target. Average velocity difference down range between these bullets was 50 to 60 fps. The Sierras went through the 1/4" thick foil-covered foam boards at 998 yards the fastest.
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I hunted with 7mmRM 180 gr VLD hunting in 2010 and shot 3 deer.
I had problems.
I went back to Nosler Balistic tips in 2011.

I have only a few personal anecdotes, but for me those anecdotes are out voting all the good internet press for VLD hunting bullets.

I shoot for the lungs.
 
Addicted2Shooting asks:
. . . .does anyone else ever get the gut instinct that tells you to compensate this or that at the last second? I found myself dialing in, but then holding off target when the wind would change ever so slightly.
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That's been the norm since telescopic sights were first used in competition a century ago. It's been easier the last 50 years or so as optics are much better and resolve detail more clearly. When shooting matches at long range (and even smallbore ones at 50 or 100 yards) and the scope's focused half to two-thirds the distance down range, the mirage (heat waves) can be seen wrinkling across the field of view. As they pick up or slow down in speed, one can easily hold off to one side and shoot there. It's easier and more accurate than going out of position to adjust the windage knob then go back in position to shoot.
 
congratulations 50 shooter

I would love to have a range nearby which goes to at least 2000 and preferably 2500yds! Great photos and lucky you!
 
Seeing that you live in L.A., you're only a couple hours away from where I go shooting. If you want to know they area PM me and I'll let you know, I'm gonna go out for a day next month. Not sure how many others are going but its always fun.
 
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