I have interest in long range target shooting, eventually out to 1000 yds. I am in the learning phase at the moment. I need advice on getting a rifle for this purpose. Been looking at 308 v. 6.5CM for caliber. I have read elsewhere advice that said go with 308. Not the best long range round, but easier on barrels, cheaper to learn on. I am not that price sensitive, and am not adverse to spending $$ on a good rifle and optic. But, I have no idea how long a barrel lasts with 6.5CM. I'd prefer not to burn out an expensive custom rifle before I even have learned to read wind, mirage, and learn the craft.
I do realize that this is quite a process, that there's alot more to this than just the rifle. Optics, rangefinder, spotting scope, ballistics, etc. Not sure I want to handload but will learn this as well if needed. I think the complexity and science behind this is what interests me.
Thanks for reading my long winded post and any advice that follows.
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I do realize that this is quite a process, that there's alot more to this than just the rifle. Optics, rangefinder, spotting scope, ballistics, etc. Not sure I want to handload but will learn this as well if needed. I think the complexity and science behind this is what interests me.
Thanks for reading my long winded post and any advice that follows.
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