Let's build a 1000 YD rifle

[robescc]

That'll work Rob. How do ya like that scope? I've got a 3200, rain guard is good *censored*!! Wish others would catch on...

It is a great scope.  I know bushnell gets crap but with this scope you get a lot of bang for your buck. Decent glass, good light gathering. I really like the target turrets because when you turn them the clicks can be felt so you don't have to look at the turrets to adjust them.  I have been thinking about getting a custom retical put in it.  The crosshairs are a little thick.  They cover an egg at 600 yards at full power but hey, I can't complain to much.

I would not suggest a .308 for long range hunting.  Go with the 7mm short mag, 7mm/300 short mag, 300 win mag, 338 lapua. 
My buddy has a very nice 338 lapua for sale now. I will try to get some pics.

[jjhunter]

I think that there are two rifles that may do it with a little tweeking.....the thing to remember is that unless you want to spend big money, you are going to have to deal with a little weight in the rifle for long range accuracy.  For me, there would only be two factory rifles that have a chance:

1) Remington Sendero in any of the 7mm/300 mag calibers.  I would probably go with the 7mm RM and shoot 168 Bergers.

2) Savage VLP in 300 WSM.  I would shoot the 185 Bergers.

For both rifles, I would use the 6.5x20x50 LR Leupold.  Buy a good used one and save some $$.   For the Rem, you may be able to get the action blueprinted and bedded and still keep it under 2K if you buy smart.  For the savage, you could probably have a smith look at the bedding and true/time the action and keep it under 2K.   

If it were me, I would save another year or so and get exactly what you want.  My LR rifle was over 4K with optics, but worth every penny.

[KillBilly]

i'm gonna guess that killbilly's caliber of choice ends in

"shooting times western(STW)"

  

And anybody owning a RUM has one also. In fact, I also own a .308 that will handle 600 to 1000 yds quite handily.

[KillBilly]

Can't claim 1000 yard gun until you have a 1000 yard taget (thats been used).

And therein lies the issue. What you guys should be doing is building a 1000 yard Range  so we can shoot our 1000 yd. guns and show you the targets. It is a fact that many members here are shooting 1000 yard capable rifles today but don't have a place to shoot and test their loads.

So ActionShooter and JackofallTrades can buy the property and we'll all help build the range and we can call it Steves Place....

[jackelope]

i think there's a whole lot more to shooting 1000 yards than the rifle.

[509er]

i think there's a whole lot more to shooting 1000 yards than the rifle.

 


Here is one that would be capable in the hands of a capable shooter.

[jaymark6655]

i think there's a whole lot more to shooting 1000 yards than the rifle.

I agree.  Off the self ammo never seemed to be accurate enough.  You need to hand load and figure out what the rifle likes to shoot.

Here is what I use.  .308 Remington 700 VTR (the one with the triangle barrel, not sure yeah it was built that way).  I pulled it apart and removes some tabs that were touching the barrel, then glass bed the action so the the barrel is free floating when the screws are tightened down. For my scope I use a Leapers True Strength 6-24X 50mm scope.  It is cheap stays zeroed, I like the turrents that it uses and the mil-dot system.  That cost me about $700.  Then I picked up a Lees Reloading press and dies for a little over $100.  I used a Harris bipod that I had left over from a rifle that I sold over ten years ago.  For a range I just go to public lands that allow it and have enough space.  Spend the rest of the money on powder and bullets. I havent made a 1000 yard cold bore shot yet, but I can hit the target on the second or third shot if I can figure out where the first round went.  I wouldn't try hunting anything at that distance with a .308, saving money for a .338 Lapua Mag.

[runamuk]

Can't claim 1000 yard gun until you have a 1000 yard taget (thats been used).

And therein lies the issue. What you guys should be doing is building a 1000 yard Range  so we can shoot our 1000 yd. guns and show you the targets. It is a fact that many members here are shooting 1000 yard capable rifles today but don't have a place to shoot and test their loads.

So ActionShooter and JackofallTrades can buy the property and we'll all help build the range and we can call it Steves Place....

I'll help that would be cool...and Steve's place  thats cute

[Huntbear]

If you are building strictly a benchrest rifle, recoil is never a problem.  Just build a 25 lb. gun.  I know guys that filled stocks with lead shot to add weight to make recoil negligible.  If you are looking for a 1000 yd. hunting rifle, well, you are gonna have to put up with recoil.  .338 Lapua is definitely the one to start with for long range hunting.  Has the energy down range to put em down.

[KillBilly]

Ok, since my buddy WADU1 (Greg ) brought this up, I'll go ahead and show. Josh was correct about my STW but he didn't know about my .308. Here is a couple of pics.



So far it shoots same hole at 100 yds. I am going to Ft. Lewis next Sat. morning to get in some 300 yd, shooting.

[runamuk]

Ok, since my buddy WADU1 (Greg ) brought this up, I'll go ahead and show. Josh was correct about my STW but he didn't know about my .308. Here is a couple of pics.



So far it shoots same hole at 100 yds. I am going to Ft. Lewis next Sat. morning to get in some 300 yd, shooting.

oh wow it looks good ......sweet....

[rasbo]

well build this one,

[Stalker]

Here's one that may work for ya.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=151780758

[BrushChimp]

.338 Edge or Lupua. You get what you pay for. Anything chambered in .308/7.62 is a wounding rifle unless you only want to hunt squirrels with it.

[Alchase]

I would start with this

http://www.sako.fi/sakotrgmodels.php?trg42

or what Guntard007 posted, why reinvent the wheel if you do not have to.

Then mount this

http://mcmillanusa.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21_30&products_id=104