Opening a can of worms....

[deerhunter_98520]

I know this question is a preference for each person....buuut I'm gonna ask anyways...I'm really thinking about getting a custom long range  rifle built, I just don't know what caliber to get. It's got to be big enough for elk. Like the title says I know I'm opening a can of worms with this question 

And any tips for a first time build?

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

Pick a platform you like. 7mm mag. End of subject.

[deerhunter_98520]

 I messed around with my cousins 7stw, it was pretty nice 

[Wolfdog2314]

Posted the same question back this summer. I ended up going with the 7mm rem mag!

[deerhunter_98520]

What was the title of your thread? I'll go read it

[BULLBLASTER]

Elk rifle calibers start with a 3! I got a 300 win mag.

But I guess a 7 would be alright, just not as awesome 

For me anything larger than 300 win I would just jump to a large case 338. 

[deerhunter_98520]

So many calibers to choose from  .28 nosler could be a fun one..I don't know if I wanna go as big as a 338, 99% of the time it's going to be used on deer. I mostly archery for elk but we're thinkin about a rifle hunt for elk in Idaho this coming season.

[ghosthunter]

Well if It were me. And it might be one of these days. I would go 7mm08.
And shoot it into retirement.

[deerhunter_98520]

Looks like 7mm is a popular caliber

[Mtnwalker]

How long is long range

[jasnt]

Your starting at the wrong end.  Which bullet do you want to shoot? How fast do you want to push it? Which cartridges will get you to that point? 

[deerhunter_98520]

I want to start shooting long range for a hobby, I got a Leupold with turrets on my mark v and it's been alot of fun learning with that. I'd like to eventually be able to shoot out to 1500 or so for fun

[deerhunter_98520]

Your starting at the wrong end.  Which bullet do you want to shoot? How fast do you want to push it? Which cartridges will get you to that point?

This is why I started this thread...I'm honestly not sure. I'm just starting to get into reloading and have only done 2 different calibers and both partitions. I've read great things about the Berger's, figured I'd start with those and see how those shot

[deerhunter_98520]

I just assumed everyone picked their favorite caliber they want to build then worked up a load that shot great out of that rifle 

[BULLBLASTER]

Something like a 280 so would be pretty good. With a brake it has lower recoil, reasonable priced components in good availability and good life. Plenty for elk also.

Or even a 6.5-284 could be a good option.

The larger magnums (300 included) aren’t the funnest things for long range sessions compared to the smaller lighter recoiling and less blast type rounds.

So basically you need 2 custom guns. A small one and a big awesome one.