Long range hunting build

[huntfish365]

Looking to discuss which cartridge would you guys pick for a long range deer rifle. It’ll most likely be built of a rem 700 30-06 with a 26” proof carbon barrel with a brake. I’ve always been intrigued by speed so 6.5-300wby and 26 nosler have spiked my interest. If I have to use a different action then so be it. I just happen to have it laying around and wanna do something with it. I’ve got a 270wsm, 270 win, 7 mag, 300 win mag, and a 25-06 so a 6.5 would be filling the missing link. Let me know what you guys think! I reload and brass cost doesn’t really effect me as long as its decently available. I also don’t mind spending $60-70 for a box of ammo. Also looking for stock suggestions and glass suggestions. Trying to keep it on the lighter side of things! Thanks!

[Jolten]

I'm really interested in the 26 nosler myself. But I shoot savages so I've been attempting to convince Yorkentransport to help me figure out how to build one.

[Caseyd]

My  would be go bigger.

[huntfish365]

My  would be go bigger.

I’d like to hear your thoughts!

[Crunchy]

I finished a semi custom earlier this year.  I am not into the carbon fiber thing.  I sent my action to benchmark barrels and they trued it, and installed a new barrel with brake and cerakote.  I went with an AG composite stock which was about a 3 or 4 week turnaround.  Mine is a 7mm Rem mag.  The 6.5/300 would be a good option on caliber.

[huntfish365]

I finished a semi custom earlier this year.  I am not into the carbon fiber thing.  I sent my action to benchmark barrels and they trued it, and installed a new barrel with brake and cerakote.  I went with an AG composite stock which was about a 3 or 4 week turnaround.  Mine is a 7mm Rem mag.  The 6.5/300 would be a good option on caliber.

If I may ask what was your bill from benchmark? That sounds like an option for me

[jjhunter]

I’d neck down 280ai brass to 6.5.  I have a donor 25-06  and that’s my plan one day.  Be a heck of a round and no fire forming.  Should leave plenty of room for long   bullets and feed well in a standard ‘06 family action.

[Magnum_Willys]

I finished a semi custom earlier this year.  I am not into the carbon fiber thing.  I sent my action to benchmark barrels and they trued it, and installed a new barrel with brake and cerakote.  I went with an AG composite stock which was about a 3 or 4 week turnaround.  Mine is a 7mm Rem mag.  The 6.5/300 would be a good option on caliber.

For deer     Tho if ever thinking elk I would lean towards a 300 WSM which is good for deer or elk to 700. 

Optics:  Anything quality with turrets, moa or custom dial turrets ( yards) .  I like the Leupold CDS but glass is much better with swarovski. 

[Jason]

If you like speed then maybe the 7 RBH might intrigue you?

[jrebel]

My next will be the .28 nosler.  Given your void a 6.5 would work fine for deer and even elk at reasonable ranges.  The 6.5-300wthby is a barrel burner.....or so I have been told.  I have looked at purchasing one but just can't justify it because I already own a creedmoor. 

As for optics....I love my nightforce scopes.  The only down side I can find is they are heavy.  I have always been a leupold fan too and know they produce quality glass. 

[Crunchy]

I finished a semi custom earlier this year.  I am not into the carbon fiber thing.  I sent my action to benchmark barrels and they trued it, and installed a new barrel with brake and cerakote.  I went with an AG composite stock which was about a 3 or 4 week turnaround.  Mine is a 7mm Rem mag.  The 6.5/300 would be a good option on caliber.

If I may ask what was your bill from benchmark? That sounds like an option for me

I think 1100ish for trueing the action, new barrel, brake, and cerakote.  About a three month turnaround for mine.

[huntfish365]

If you like speed then maybe the 7 RBH might intrigue you?

I have not even heard about that. But I did look it up and I am intrigued but what’s up with brass? Do they sell it or does it all need fireformed?

[huntfish365]

My next will be the .28 nosler.  Given your void a 6.5 would work fine for deer and even elk at reasonable ranges.  The 6.5-300wthby is a barrel burner.....or so I have been told.  I have looked at purchasing one but just can't justify it because I already own a creedmoor. 

As for optics....I love my nightforce scopes.  The only down side I can find is they are heavy.  I have always been a leupold fan too and know they produce quality glass.

I’m leaning towards nightforce. I know the 6.5-300 is a barrel burner but I’ll be using it for hunting and don’t shoot all that much. So even at 150rds a year it’ll last me awhile. I’m not worried about it

[Jason]

If you like speed then maybe the 7 RBH might intrigue you?

I have not even heard about that. But I did look it up and I am intrigued but what’s up with brass? Do they sell it or does it all need fireformed?

My buddy just had one built by RBros. If I remember correctly it uses 300 Norma brass, necked down to 7mm, fire formed with an Ackley improved shoulder. (I could be wrong on the fire formed part) he's shooting 180's at 3350-3400fps with Retumbo.

[jackelope]

Something happened in this thread and someone posted something that screwed up the thread. Some posts were lost in order to save the whole thing. Apologies but it was the best we can do. Usually it’s an attachment of some kind I think. Anyway... as you were.