Which Long Range Caliber for 1600 Yards?
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I think it is now, but back then the targets were different. You can see in the (fuzzy) reticle that the target is about 1/2 mil wide at 1000m. So that’s about half a metre, which fits the 18” width I thought it was.
Hey Wallz,
So I brought my 300PRC to your range and shot in really bad weather. Wind, rain, and even a short hail burst.
The 300PRC could hit whatever it wanted within the limited elevation of the load dev scope I have on it. I went out to 1100m. Even the tiny target at 1085m was ringing in bad weather.
Maybe it would feel different at a mile? I think I’d get bored really fast if I lived here and would step down to something smaller.
Edit to add: I hit the 1385m target tonight with moderate wind and rain, holding with the mil-hash reticle.
So I brought my 300PRC to your range and shot in really bad weather. Wind, rain, and even a short hail burst.
The 300PRC could hit whatever it wanted within the limited elevation of the load dev scope I have on it. I went out to 1100m. Even the tiny target at 1085m was ringing in bad weather.
Maybe it would feel different at a mile? I think I’d get bored really fast if I lived here and would step down to something smaller.
Edit to add: I hit the 1385m target tonight with moderate wind and rain, holding with the mil-hash reticle.
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I saw the picture in the other thread about scopes. Talk about interesting weather!Hey Wallz,
So I brought my 300PRC to your range and shot in really bad weather. Wind, rain, and even a short hail burst.
The 300PRC could hit whatever it wanted within the limited elevation of the load dev scope I have on it. I went out to 1100m. Even the tiny target at 1085m was ringing in bad weather.
Maybe it would feel different at a mile? I think I’d get bored really fast if I lived here and would step down to something smaller.
Edit to add: I hit the 1385m target tonight with moderate wind and rain, holding with the mil-hash reticle.
Was gonna add something there but it’s just a ##### match right now!
In the meantime my build has derailed, for now! Picked up a mares leg 44 and was busy trying out a new alum butt stock that ended
up working out pretty sweet, so I blacked out the rest of the wood/ brass in a black carbon wrap. To me thing looks stellar!
Plus the fact that I have wanted to build a 45 Raptor for a few years, and came across a barrel that was decently priced. Had to get the rest of the gear to reload for it for hunting season. Just trying to get an action for it now.
I was doing more reading, as I have more time than $$, so was looking at the 284. Could go that route as well on a different action I have, but searched and didn’t really find any brass for it. Be a winter decision now I guess with hunting season in a few weeks.
IMHO .300 PRC is my choice because I have one 
it’s a custom 31” x 1.25” barrel with FALKOR action (might be miss spelt)
In MDT chassis . Have shot out to 1760 a couple of times with multiple hits on 44 x 50 steel . Moving 230 gr Bergers at 2900 fps . Next target and goal
Is setup 2240 . It’s a long ways out there
have shot my Cadex 6.5 CM out to 1462 many times . Even my 6 Dasher with make consistent hits at 1462 on a good day. Most 7mm cartridges will be capable as well .
Doing ELR on a budget (no such thing) is why I went .300 PRC .
The 300 Lapua and Norma are fine cartridges but use more Powder then the PRC and brass is also more expensive.
I reload and can Tailor my rounds to each rifle I own .
It’s a hobby that I enjoy and am getting a lot of satisfaction from it .
As I gain more experience the 1080 yd 36” diameter steel at my home rage is becoming almost like pressing the Easy button with a few different calibers I own .
Again I think there is no wrong answer to to ELR calibers . Use what ever caliber fits your needs or wants . It’s all going to be enjoyable any way you sling rounds down range
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PS all my rifles are shot from a bench and they are relatively heavy - so no true Hunting rifles . I just recently sold my 7mm Tilka that I had successfully shot out to 1462 yds on many occasions with 168gr Sierra Match Kings .
it’s a custom 31” x 1.25” barrel with FALKOR action (might be miss spelt)In MDT chassis . Have shot out to 1760 a couple of times with multiple hits on 44 x 50 steel . Moving 230 gr Bergers at 2900 fps . Next target and goal
Is setup 2240 . It’s a long ways out there
have shot my Cadex 6.5 CM out to 1462 many times . Even my 6 Dasher with make consistent hits at 1462 on a good day. Most 7mm cartridges will be capable as well .
Doing ELR on a budget (no such thing) is why I went .300 PRC .
The 300 Lapua and Norma are fine cartridges but use more Powder then the PRC and brass is also more expensive.
I reload and can Tailor my rounds to each rifle I own .
It’s a hobby that I enjoy and am getting a lot of satisfaction from it .
As I gain more experience the 1080 yd 36” diameter steel at my home rage is becoming almost like pressing the Easy button with a few different calibers I own .
Again I think there is no wrong answer to to ELR calibers . Use what ever caliber fits your needs or wants . It’s all going to be enjoyable any way you sling rounds down range
.PS all my rifles are shot from a bench and they are relatively heavy - so no true Hunting rifles . I just recently sold my 7mm Tilka that I had successfully shot out to 1462 yds on many occasions with 168gr Sierra Match Kings .
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Yes, there are some crazy characters on this site. lol!
The weather was insane at times
and you’ll have your range back soon. I’m going back to Blackwater to help put some things away this morning before I need to start heading south. Thank you and the other members for your patience while the IPSC Nationals were held there. We had a great time!The mare’s leg sounds like a great project, as do your other ideas. Keep having fun!
Yes, there are some crazy characters on this site. lol!
The weather was insane at times
The mare’s leg sounds like a great project, as do your other ideas. Keep having fun!
Did ya win?
I used the Hartman range as I needed to set up a scope on the 22 and test ammo I had for a 22LR blackjack challenge in Vanderhoof in a few weeks. Only need 200m, which was attained at the other range. 100m and 200 m blackjack shoot.
Did the 500m and 700m a few weeks back in Burns lake and had a hoot! This one again will challenge skill sets with the 22 lr out to 200 m.
adamthebad
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1.5 barrrel and you found a chassis?IMHO .300 PRC is my choice because I have one
In MDT chassis . Have shot out to 1760 a couple of times with multiple hits on 44 x 50 steel . Moving 230 gr Bergers at 2900 fps . Next target and goal
Is setup 2240 . It’s a long ways out there
have shot my Cadex 6.5 CM out to 1462 many times . Even my 6 Dasher with make consistent hits at 1462 on a good day. Most 7mm cartridges will be capable as well .
Doing ELR on a budget (no such thing) is why I went .300 PRC .
The 300 Lapua and Norma are fine cartridges but use more Powder then the PRC and brass is also more expensive.
I reload and can Tailor my rounds to each rifle I own .
It’s a hobby that I enjoy and am getting a lot of satisfaction from it .
As I gain more experience the 1080 yd 36” diameter steel at my home rage is becoming almost like pressing the Easy button with a few different calibers I own .
Again I think there is no wrong answer to to ELR calibers . Use what ever caliber fits your needs or wants . It’s all going to be enjoyable any way you sling rounds down range
PS all my rifles are shot from a bench and they are relatively heavy - so no true Hunting rifles . I just recently sold my 7mm Tilka that I had successfully shot out to 1462 yds on many occasions with 168gr Sierra Match Kings .
Sorry my BAD . Barrel is 1.25"
Little up date on my ELR success .
Have made impacts on 44 x 54" steel at 2218 yds on 3 different occasions so I am very happy with the .300 PRC for what I am doing .
Earlier attempts were completed using full elevation in my scope and holding 6+ mil over target .
Sharp eyed viewers will notice I have a Night Force prism mounted in front of my scope . I now can aim directly on target and make appropriate MIL corrections up or down .
Early morning of Oct 3 I set up and fired 9 rounds at 2218 yds with 6 impacts . Surprised myself is an understatement .
Some pictures of my Rig and plate and yardage .
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That's good shooting. Anything out beyond a mile is hard work.
Do you have the link or product you bought?The one I bought is the 50 MOA or 14.5 Mil
There is a 100 MOA as well .
The 50 MOA was available somewhat close to me From Prophet River so went with what was available .
It will get me out farther then I have room to use it
NVD I found it.
As much as I'd love one, they are not exactly cheap.
https://store.prophetriver.com/nigh...y-50-moa-14-5-mrad-additional-elevation-a540/
adamthebad
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what Range in Prophet's area has a range with that distance?Cheep is not a word that can be used in the ELR world .
Thank you .
It's been a lot of fun and it's happening pretty quickly . Shot the Magic Mile a number of times this spring and early summer and now out to 2218
You can reach that in a .308 if you do some precision loading and invest some time. But honestly if you want a hard hitting long range I’d shoot for the .338. I personally stay away from the 6.5s of any variety just cause it’s not what I’m setup for. But if it where me I’d stay .30 cal in what I can economically put rounds down range in and dial in the load with. If you are building a setup from scratch and money is no object. Try that 7. You can reach out there with anything if you have the setup and time.
