Just bored reading things on the net about big calibers and people shooting targets in the 1000-2000 yard range and sometimes beyond that with calibers like the .338, .375, .50 bmg, etc. I thought I would start a thread about which calibers you guys like for the super long distance shooting and how far you have manages to accurately shoot them? Pics and vids always welcome.
your favorite super long range caliber?
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338 Lapua Magnum.
Have one. Attempted 2400 yards on the weeknd but no one could spot the vapour trail/trace.
Haven't shot it allot so far but that will change. Like the idea behind it. Spose there are better rounds but thats what I gots.
Just a Remington 700P. Thinking about getting the new Savage and trade the Remington.
Have one. Attempted 2400 yards on the weeknd but no one could spot the vapour trail/trace.
Haven't shot it allot so far but that will change. Like the idea behind it. Spose there are better rounds but thats what I gots.
Just a Remington 700P. Thinking about getting the new Savage and trade the Remington.
I don't have a large caliber myself, but have been considering something in .338
I live in the North and the land here is flat, unpopulated, and treeless which equals great long range shooting opportunities... I'll be watching this thread with interest.
I live in the North and the land here is flat, unpopulated, and treeless which equals great long range shooting opportunities... I'll be watching this thread with interest.
I have a .338 Lapua Magnum, it's a Remington 700P MLR, and it is great. Lots of opportunity to go for the long shot with very managable recoil. Plus the Remington rifles are comparable in price to the Savage BA110 if not cheaper. Sako's are expensive but it is all in what you feel comfortable shooting.
Bonus with the Remington is it isn't as heavy as the Savage or Sako and a quick load change to a 231 gr Naturalis bullet and it's an awesome long range hunting gun. Good luck with whatever you choose.
Bonus with the Remington is it isn't as heavy as the Savage or Sako and a quick load change to a 231 gr Naturalis bullet and it's an awesome long range hunting gun. Good luck with whatever you choose.
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- Montréal, Québec
.338 Lapua. Nothing can beat it.
redshooter
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Just for something different I'd like to have a 30-378. If it was to be a 338 I'd get an edge since the bolt face from a 110 action Mag would work. In the end my bank account dictates 300 WM. 
So it's not a monster, but it should work as far as I can find a clear lane.
So it's not a monster, but it should work as far as I can find a clear lane.
I have numerous rifles in this class (and have had others in the past), A Sako in 338 Lapua has worked for a while, though I don't use it that much anymore. Considering either rebuilding it or trading it off. Have heavy barreled 700's in 308, 300 WM, 300 RUM. Have a 240 Gibbs built on a Win 70 action, heavy stainless fluted gain twist bbl. That actually shoots quite well at distances that surprise me, and the recoil isn't as bad. Also used a 30-338 for a while that worked quite well. Probably the fastest LR boomers I've had are a 338-378 Wby and a 338 Excaliber. They are a step up from the 338 Lapua/338 Edge twins, but a more expensive proposition to run. Fun though. I haven't tried the 338 Lapua AI yet, but the standard case gain/velocity ratios will apply, so I think the bigger 338's are a higher performance option. FWIW - dan
I have a 338 edge a.i. my buddys has a 338 edge and my brother and another buddy have 338 lapuas they are all around the same , I have got out to 1500 , my brother and the other edge have got to 1830 yards. 90 plus grains of powder a 300smk can make for a costly weekend but it sure is fun. But I have been kicking the idea of a 338-408 around for awhile.
Ummmmm........
So whats your favorite?
Hunting? 7mm STW. Paper punching? 308 or 300 WM. They get the job done without all the drama. Although the 300 RUM with 208 gr Amax's works very well "out there" as well. - dan
Mystic Precision
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The smallest practical option is the 223 and a fast twist barrel. The furthest I have shot accurately was 1mile with the 80gr Amax - article and video link on my website.
A factory savage with a 9 twist pushing 75gr Amax can also make the trip but will get pushed around more then the 80's.
The amount of elevation change from 1400yds and out does make this impractical.
No problems to around 1500yds with my 22" tactical Savage, 8 twist and 80gr Amax. I do enjoy chasing 338 LM's with this rig.
(By extension, your generic 308 can also make the same trip with the right bullet.)
The 6BR would be the next bigger option. Sub MOA at a mile is doable.
I have sent a number of 139gr Lapua Scenars way out there from my 6.5 mystic (260 improved variant). The furthest was 2340yds GPS ranged. Again, the elevation needs make going further difficult.
to get extreme range accurate shooting, you need a load and rifle with little vertical dispersion, a huge amount of scope elevation and a bullet that will go subsonic. Some will, some will not and there really isn't any way to know except to shoot.
A boomer does make the process easier as the initial higher velocity will reduce the amount of elevation needed BUT they all will drop like stones that far out and they all go subsonic.
Kind of thinking if I want another 6.5 or 7mm for my next build... or maybe a 6BR???
Jerry
A factory savage with a 9 twist pushing 75gr Amax can also make the trip but will get pushed around more then the 80's.
The amount of elevation change from 1400yds and out does make this impractical.
No problems to around 1500yds with my 22" tactical Savage, 8 twist and 80gr Amax. I do enjoy chasing 338 LM's with this rig.
(By extension, your generic 308 can also make the same trip with the right bullet.)
The 6BR would be the next bigger option. Sub MOA at a mile is doable.
I have sent a number of 139gr Lapua Scenars way out there from my 6.5 mystic (260 improved variant). The furthest was 2340yds GPS ranged. Again, the elevation needs make going further difficult.
to get extreme range accurate shooting, you need a load and rifle with little vertical dispersion, a huge amount of scope elevation and a bullet that will go subsonic. Some will, some will not and there really isn't any way to know except to shoot.
A boomer does make the process easier as the initial higher velocity will reduce the amount of elevation needed BUT they all will drop like stones that far out and they all go subsonic.
Kind of thinking if I want another 6.5 or 7mm for my next build... or maybe a 6BR???
Jerry
I laugh.........
The high velocity 6mm and 6.5mm catridges do quite well at long range. And they have the benefit of not kicking the crap out of the shooter.
I have taken a hot-rodded 243 out to 2000 yds. I have also used a 338 Edge at over 1800 yds but the big 300gr 338 bullet produces a lot of kick and is not so fun to shoot for extended periods.
I have taken a hot-rodded 243 out to 2000 yds. I have also used a 338 Edge at over 1800 yds but the big 300gr 338 bullet produces a lot of kick and is not so fun to shoot for extended periods.
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- Virden, MB
For shooting paper...6mmBR
When I don't want to guess wind 7mmRM
Both are economical to shoot and components are readily available.
Shooting a 338 is not economical for me. To expensive. Even the 7mmRM adds up pretty fast.
When I don't want to guess wind 7mmRM
Both are economical to shoot and components are readily available.
Shooting a 338 is not economical for me. To expensive. Even the 7mmRM adds up pretty fast.
Mystic Precision
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It's all about the bullet. If a bullet will go subsonic AND be stable, distance is just a function of how much up you have.
Some very fancy bullets WILL NOT. Some bullets don't in one rifle but do in another (that is so bizarre to see). The only way to know for sure is launch them.
With elevation being a limiting factor, at some point, going further is more stunt then aimed fire - more like directed fire. Wind drift the same thing.
But on a calm day, it sure is fun to see a puff on target after waiting 4 to 5secs.
I have a friend that shoots Blackpowder 45cal boomers in orig 1800 something or other rifles. He is pushing monster slugs over 500gr but at around 1000 to 1200fps.
At 750yds, you do not want to be standing there. given the crude sights, bullet and speed, the accuracy is stunning.
When I get some time, I am going to see how far I can push a 22LR. We know 300yds is no problem. Wonder what it will be like at 500m?
Should simulate shooting to a mile or more.
Oh, for those who will ask "how far is too far?" - the answer. When the barrel obstructs the view through your scope, that's too far
Jerry
