JD Jones Well-Known Member. The 158s made it 17". Dec 15, 2004. 5gr Retumbo to push 142 ABLR at 3050 from a 24" 18 barrel, 0. Scope Vortex 4-16 Viper HS LHR. New posts New profile posts Latest activity. It had a Bell and Carlson stock, TriggerTech trigger, and a 26" semi-bull stainless. If you plan to hunt with it in addition to. A low profile exposed turrent is a bonus. I have the same rifle in a 30-06 and easily 12 minute with IMR 4895 and a 150 Nosler BT. I shoot several AR's in 6. Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Become a supporting member. I said, naw, it&39;s the 30-06. 220gr MK OAL as long as your throat will allow. There are literally thousands of high-end shooters that rely on that single Powder as their go-to 223 fuel. 5 grendel, I got 2250 fps w. The last three have been with the 115 gr Berger launched at about 3200 fps. 5K Messages 20. dense fog kept the Longrange game shut down so the 6x45 went to work. It had a Bell and Carlson stock, TriggerTech trigger, and a 26" semi-bull stainless. It has all the features you are looking for plus a built-in cant (level) indicator. But then again, there's also, too much of, a "good thing" so about 14-15 power is the Max we'd use as, bigger scopes get heavy bulky. The glass clarity and brightness are better than my swarovski. 1; 2; Next. My AR -15 350 Legend shoots under 1. Post your long range hunting stories or questions in this forum. It's never fired a factory round. Yesterday at 512 PM. Nov 3, 2017. 5 grendel, I got 2250 fps w. Dec 2, 2020. Absolutely devastating on game. Elk should be taken no farther than 350 yards with the little 7. 5 gr Varg. Joined Nov 5, 2009 Messages 100 Location Everson, WA. Retumbo works well. The 115 Berger for the 25-06, the 140 Berger for the 270, and the 168 Berger for the 30-06. Oct 20, 2010. I&39;m having the throat redone after the Michigan deer season. what is the likelihood that Nosler Accubonds of the same grain. 300 PRC 225 eldM loads. General RE LEE Well-Known Member. 5 PRC would have about 2400-2500ft lbs. Same shot with a 6. Next Last. Joined Jun 24, 2009 Messages 1,804 Location PNW. I also reloaded for it for about 15 yrs. Oct 24, 2022. This gun is going to be a hunting rifle mainly for PA deer but will be taking trips out west for elk, mule deer, whitetail and whatever I might decide to hunt out there or elsewhere in North America. 5" since it's always banging around in a truck with me. If it&39;s 400 yards or less the 264 will get the job done, if. Apr 18, 2011 1. The new vx-3i&39;s have the HD glass like the vx-5 and 6, clarity is great abs the lockable ZL-CDS turret make them a force to reckon with on a hunting rifle. 1; 2; 3 Go to page. Steep up hill shot at 425 yards. 75 shipped. 5-10x40 Duplex. 5 prc or browning x bolt hells canyon mcmillan 6. Oct 20, 2010. Deer Hunting. A moment ago. So I asked SWFA if they were closing. New posts Search forums. 1 of 3 Go to page. SWFA, Inc. 5, similar ballistics to 6. Yesterday at 1253 PM. This deer got shot saturday morning. 7grains with a CCI LRM primer and running. Aug 27, 2021 Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Become a supporting member. Mar 8, 2021 Leupold MK5 3-18x44 (35mm tube) (can get around 1,500-1,600 without illumination) just picked up a Steiner P4xi 4-16x56 (30oz i believe) really nice in low light (around 900-1000) or T5xi (30oz) for around 2k new. Sunday at 729 PM. The 90 gr vs 117 gr is a 23 greater case capacity. Ballistic Recreations were great to work with. Great rest for the range but I'm looking for something a little more steady with recoil reduction to discover best ammo for my rifles. valleysnyper Well-Known Member. You can buy the 6. But since in my neck of the woods we&39;re talking 65box as compared to 35 for the Federal TC. CFE BLK 92. Joined Feb 3. This rifle shot them with great accuracy out to 300 which is as far as he has gone. I use a 6. Non magnum primer with a 7 PRC. Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Become a supporting member. Long Range Hunting & Shooting. 5x284 is very easy to reload. Is the 7PRC really promoted as a long range caliber Latest comfisherman; 45. My New Gun. March 3-24&215;52 at 23 oz is the best and most reliable scope you'll find for the weight. Tuesday at 1013 PM. The 7mm RM is available in a wide range of rifle. According to the University of Wyomings website at www. and 100g 777. Steve, from hammer bullets suggested I give their bullets a try. 5mm, which is nearly useless because your eye can only dilate to aprox 6mm. 1 minute ago. The Germans used a 196 or about gr boat tail bullet made for machine guns for long range sniper work I have read. 7 Rem Mag and 300 WIn Mag are extremely popular in elk country and ammo is available at local stores. 150 freebore iirc. The Swarovski ballistic turret and the Kahles MultiZero are different from regular turrets for 2 reasons 1. 10, my son bought my grandson a Ruger in 7mm-08 last year. 1; 2; Next. 6 hours ago Well-Known Member. The clarity of the scopes are excellent as well, and the weight on the scopes themselves are good for hunting. Forum Statistics. I loaded one round at a time watching velocity and looking for pressure signs. 1; 2; Next. Currently using a tikka t3 lite 30-06 with leupold vx-1 3-9x40. 338 or 375 EnABELR or alternative cartridge for ELR hunting. His 300 win now sends the 230 Bergers at 2775 fps. But since in my neck of the woods we&39;re talking 65box as compared to 35 for the Federal TC. Am looking at the IRM4350 for the 168gr. Find topics on rifles, bullets, ammo, gear, techniques, reviews, videos, and more. The recoil is much less than what you'd think. I also would not spend the money on the vx6 vs the vx5 going forward for my uses. Join the largest online community of hunters and shooters who share their experiences, tips, techniques, and gear for long range hunting and shooting. 5PRCs on a long action, the 7PRC isnt going to fit in your gun. The PRC has also been around a little longer so the Western still could take a little longer to catch on. Mainly be used in Fall early winter. Contact us;. 5 calibers and using the Barnes TTSX or. Long Range Hunting & Shooting. Mostly it will be 3-500yds. Should make a nice 6-700 yard pronghorn whitetail cartridge. One of my top two combos of all is the 143g Hammer Hunter at 3600 fps in the 28n. This is just me personally but, I notice a significant drop in hit probability at those ranges. Is the 7PRC really promoted as a long range caliber Latest comfisherman; 45 minutes ago;. 277 2b 29 inch 5R . Rokslide Forum is a community of hunters who share their experiences, tips, and stories about hunting different game animals. Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum. In December 2019, when the parts of. Search titles only By. Joined Feb 3. Taylorbok Well-Known Member. Nov 3, 2023. 5PRCs on a long action, the 7PRC isnt going to fit in your gun. NX8 is also way lighter than the ATACR, and a lot shorter, but it felt very tough to me, didn't feel like they sacrificed sturdiness at all. The OG of long-range hunting scopes, this top-level Bushnell scope features one of the fastest and most versatile first-focal-plane reticles on the market. BUSHNELL ELITE LRHS2 4. I personally wouldnt hesitate in using an 06 for long range hunting, but id be very carefull how long long was. Join the discussion on long range hunting topics, such as rifle scopes, rifles, bullets, ammo, shooting tips and more. Mills River, NC. With a 155gr hammer hunter from a 284win LA at 2950fps. Dec 16, 2023 Search forums. I have shot allot of coyotes and Rockchucks with my 12. SOC 10-100 in 10. Join the discussion on long range hunting topics, such as rifles, bullets, scopes, optics, ballistics, and more. eective strategies for ensuring the long-term survival of. Replies 27 Views 1,706 27 1,706 2 hours ago. Next Last. Search titles and first posts only. Mar 5, 2019. Nov 3, 2023. Looking for something in that 3-15ish power range with an easy to use reticle. I have a 28 Nosler and have a load I have found with 180gr Berger and Retumbo to be very accurate. 220 Swift. Long Range Hunting & Shooting. The "cheetah fast" prairie speed goat Threads 1. Leupold MK5 3-18x44 (35mm tube) (can get around 1,500-1,600 without illumination) just picked up a Steiner P4xi 4-16x56 (30oz i believe) really nice in low light (around 900-1000) or T5xi (30oz) for around 2k new. Bear Hunting. the ballistic tip is an accurate bullet and it actually does better at distance, which makes it good for you guys who hunt long range in open terrain out west. The original design of the rifle is to get maximum point blank range for hunting big game. Hog Hunting. 1; 2; 3 Go to page. If I remember right, the expansion requirement for the brass is something like 2000 fps vs 1400-1600 for copper. Joined Nov 23, 2021. 17 HMR, S&W Custom Shop. Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Become a supporting member. That is a good speed range for the 6. 145 Speer Hotcor and 42. They are both way better to my eyes than the Swarovskis (z5's) that I have owned. cboom Well-Known Member. Have always enjoyed your writings and pictures and this video shows you&39;re equally capable in front of the camera. With a difference of only. I thought I&39;d write a brief note about my first season using the LRX as it might be of interest to some of you guys, i&39;ve used the TTSX before, but with an estate policy change for this year to shooting 100 none lead ammo I decided to try the LRX. If just plinking and want a factory rifle, the 243 with 9twist, 223 with 9 twist, or 260 with 9 twist will all get you to the 1000yd mark with ease. 5x284&39;s and a 300WM weigh 10. Find the latest news, classifieds, and classifieds for guns, ammo, optics, and more. Search titles only By. Anyway I picked up a Remington 700 BDL in 7mm-08 and would like to shoot at longer then normal ranges say out to 1000 yds. Whacked a big, really big Alabama doe this morning. Find the latest news, reviews and stories from the. 120 MAO of travel and weighs in around 23oz. 10, my son bought my grandson a Ruger in 7mm-08 last year. BFE, Okrahoma. Shadows were getting long rounded a bend in the road there lay a human corpse in a pool of blood The law was on the way as some else had called it in The law had lots of questions for us. Feb 8, 2023. Browse new posts, articles, and comments from other members and experts on range finding binoculars, long range scopes, target firearms, long range shooting, and more. Pet Handloads from a buddy 120 NBT and 43. May 18, 2022. 109 87. 338 or 375 EnABELR or alternative cartridge for ELR hunting. classic cars for sale by owner craigslist, ashley homestore
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Joined Mar 9, 2023 Messages 607 Location Mount Wolf Pa. It is a stock Christensen Ridgeline, 24 barrel 1 in 8 twist. Both powders shot this bullet 12 to 34 inch 3 shot groups at 100 yds. 120 jump. TARGET BULLETS ARE NOT HUNTING BULLETS Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics. I thought it would be a good topic to discuss on this site. 5-20x50 FFP MIL-XT C665 Dark Earth NF Ultralite Med Dark Earth Rings A677. 34mm scope tube 4-30 (I think) X56. Breakfast 800. 1; 2; Next. Thinning the herd. I shot him at 171 yards through both lungs and he took off like he wasnt even hit. My personal favorite of the lot for targets and LR coyotes is the 6. Near perfect condition. Apr 21, 2023. Rokslide Forum is a community of hunters who share their experiences, tips, and stories about hunting different game animals. I&39;ve spent a lot of time lurking silently here and on SP over the years. Search titles only By. I have not used the ELD-X. Joined Jun 24, 2009 Messages 1,804 Location PNW. He said no way, the 243 kills them just as dead, sweetest shooting cartridge with no recoil, and very flat and fast. Threads 461,026 Messages. Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum. 5 PRC likes a bit of jump. Hoss50 Well-Known Member. 2 minutes ago 1. Burris Scope Quick Review magnification range 4-16x objective lens size 50mm scope weight 23. I don&39;t see a significant difference in long range performance capabilities between the 270 and 30-06. jmetzger said 3006 hand loads. General Hunting Forum . If only shooting factory ammo, go for the 300wm or 7mm mag. Yesterday at 726 PM. 75 increase in velocity over the 240 Weatherby. Joined Aug 15, 2009 Messages 1,194 Location Weiser, Idaho. 2 minutes ago 1. Join the discussion on long range hunting topics, such as ammo, rifles, scopes, bullets, and more. You put a primer in something that looks like a shell holder off my press, insert it into the bolt face and close the bolt action. But if a vote by the amalgamated order of real squirrel hunters was taken today I suspect the runaway winner would be the 22 Long Rifle. Steve, from hammer bullets suggested I give their bullets a try. Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Become a supporting member. I've shot interlocks in 25 cal with great success but I've also tried 165 30 cal interlocks with very poor results in 3 different rifles. Mar 24, 2023 1. Like others have mentioned, 700 clone actions with a great. Contact us;. Also, seems odd that they are so heavily recommended on a long range hunting site like this. 123 grainers. 5grains of IMR 4831 to get about 2700 fps, H4350 with max of 41. Price 620-725. But be prepared when he doesn&39;t just fall over lol. 5 gr Varg. This deer got shot saturday morning. A fellow shooter has a Arken on order and that was last year,not sure if it ever arrived but he also has a Tract that I fell in love with. If it&39;s 400 yards or less the 264 will get the job done, if. Long Range Scopes & Magnification. Oct 20, 2010. General Hunting Forum . Joined Oct 12, 2016 Messages 248. Ballistic Recreations were great to work with. This is the long range hunting forum. Jan 28, 2023. chariotdriver Active Member. Muzzleloader Hunting. They said it was fine if I posted their response. Contact us; Terms and rules. Apr 18, 2011 1. Near perfect condition. 284 eld-x I have switched to them and shoot them in everything I own. Look at flat shooting cartridges with plenty of velocity in the. H-4198 99. May 5, 2022 May 5, 2022. 12 min read. Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics. Oct 17, 2020 1 Hey guys, I recently moved to the Lansing area a few weeks ago and as some of you know I'm a long range hunter, shooter, varminter. Oct 1, 2023. chariotdriver Active Member. 1 of 3 Go to page. I have many specialty pistols, Strikers in 6. You can find topics on bullets, brass, powders, presses, dies and more. I use a 6. IMO, 2950-3050FPS, using 130-155gr bullets is the "sweet spot" for the 6. Long Range Hunting & Shooting. Hunting Rifles (385 viewing) 35 seconds ago. 3 shots, 3 dead deer. Join the discussion on long range hunting topics, such as rifles, bullets, scopes, optics, ballistics, and more. and as Steve&39;s recommendations, Imr 7828ssc, seated the bullets as long as the mag box would allow,which ended up being. Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics. On the third day we had a shot opportunity at 521 yards. However, would be inclined to look at 338 caliber options with the 338-06 being high on that list. Breakfast 800. Hello All, I&39;m new to the rifle shooting been shooting pistols for years. . ntts breakdown