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Opening a can of worms....
« on: December 14, 2018, 06:14:30 PM »
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  :chuckle:

And any tips for a first time build?
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Re: Opening a can of worms....
« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2018, 06:44:08 PM »
Pick a platform you like. 7mm mag. End of subject. :chuckle:
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Re: Opening a can of worms....
« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2018, 06:48:19 PM »
 I messed around with my cousins 7stw, it was pretty nice  :chuckle:
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Re: Opening a can of worms....
« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2018, 06:48:29 PM »
Posted the same question back this summer. I ended up going with the 7mm rem mag!

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Re: Opening a can of worms....
« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2018, 06:50:18 PM »
What was the title of your thread? I'll go read it
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Re: Opening a can of worms....
« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2018, 06:52:52 PM »
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  :chuckle:

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

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Re: Opening a can of worms....
« Reply #6 on: December 14, 2018, 06:57:54 PM »
So many calibers to choose from  :chuckle: .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.
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Re: Opening a can of worms....
« Reply #7 on: December 14, 2018, 07:08:47 PM »
Well if It were me. And it might be one of these days. I would go 7mm08.
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Re: Opening a can of worms....
« Reply #8 on: December 14, 2018, 07:09:54 PM »
Looks like 7mm is a popular caliber
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Re: Opening a can of worms....
« Reply #9 on: December 14, 2018, 07:10:38 PM »
How long is long range

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Re: Opening a can of worms....
« Reply #10 on: December 14, 2018, 07:14:32 PM »
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? 
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Re: Opening a can of worms....
« Reply #11 on: December 14, 2018, 07:15:53 PM »
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
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Re: Opening a can of worms....
« Reply #12 on: December 14, 2018, 07:18:06 PM »
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
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Re: Opening a can of worms....
« Reply #13 on: December 14, 2018, 07:20:13 PM »
I just assumed everyone picked their favorite caliber they want to build then worked up a load that shot great out of that rifle  :dunno:
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Re: Opening a can of worms....
« Reply #14 on: December 14, 2018, 07:25:18 PM »
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.  :yike:

 


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