Open for discussion Long range (1000 yard) Nail Driver

[Special T]

I was told that once you get long range part of the problem become range estimation. While you may be able to purchase a rifle scope combo that doesn't break the bank getting an accurate reading  at distance costs some bucks.... And at distance 20 yards makes a BIG difference in your impact.

I think you could likely put a gun together that can knock down some plates for under a couple of grand... BUT i would guess that to see  a target at unknown distance and hit it first shot its likly gona  cost some bucks to make that happen. 

[WoodlandShooter]

YES!!! having accurate range data is required!!!

Here is a range card I worked up for a buddies pet 308 load. as you can see, a 20 yard error in range estimation can affect bullet drop by ~20 inches on the big end

It stops at 1100 FPS, so you can see why a 308 is so limited.

[b23]

I still say, for the infrequent or recreational shooter, best bang for your buck is whichever Savage chambered in 6.5x284 that you can afford.  You don't even have to be a reloader to get good ammo and don't be scared off by the barrel burner bs either.  Continuous fire without adequate time between shots is what kills barrels and rarely is a barrel "shot out" it's typically just the throat.

If you're really on a budget and want to keep cost/s down a 260 Rem. would be at the top of my list.

[coachcw]

I almost built a 260 but it just didn't have the ke down range . so I went with the 6.5x284 with a 30 mm tube shooting 140vlds and 52.5 rl17 through a 28 inch pipe I get 3150 fps and with a standard turret get out to just shy of 1100 yards with close to 1000 ke still. If you build a 6.5 i'd use a long action . I know the savages are LA. stay with the 10/110 or the lrh . you need the 24 inch pipe to keep the fps up.