Looking For Suggestions for 1000 yd hunting Gun

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Someone should design a trailer that a person could tow behind his/her quad that is powered by a gen set and hydraulics that will transform into the ultimate shooting station with computer screens, heat sensing laser range finders, atmospheric sensitive measuring equipment, ballistic calculators with multiple target acquisition capability and variable shooting solutions for each detected target.
The only hard decision would be which target to destroy first.....got'a like that!
OH, and it should have a well stocked beverage cooler too, cuz one might get might thirsty by the time the last target is taken out.
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So you should know I am also a meat hunter
And don't care for trophies
I'm shooting an old tikka m65 some of the best old rifles but now
I think I would be inclined to by a rem 700
In 7 mm mag sendero
And spend 700-1000 on a scope
A good old fashion 6 x 24 leupold
With some hand loads
 
Oh yeah, the "ultimate shooting trailer" should have a wireless heads up display mounted on the tow ATV so you don't really have to pay attention when trekking the back roads and trails. The display should have multiple warning signals, both visual and audio to alert you of shooting possibilities.
 
I don't have a 338 LM but I do have a Steyr 50 BMG and would highly recommend it for 1000+ mtr shooting...........I have taken game at ranges some feel to be unethical, never 1000 mtrs, but I do have a desire to take a caribou at 1000+ mtrs with my 50 and I may just do it this fall. If the serious heavies aren't your thing I highly recommend either the 7mm RUM or 300 RUM both are the pinnacle of their calibers as is the 30-378 but I've found the 30-378 doesn't really have anything on the 300 RUM. Get yourself some of the new super high BC Nosler accubonds and practice, practice, practice................and for all those who say this isn't hunting, may I remind you I've taken polar bear, musk ox, elk, caribou and black bear with a bow and pointy sticks so yes I can also hunt with the best of them. This is just a different venue using another set of learned skills.
By the way the 50 has almost zero recoil but is astronomically expensive to shoot and at 34 lbs is not an alpine back pack rifle, but if you can get motorized transport into within 1000 mtrs of your quarry and can get set up prone or with a good rest with an honest spotter, it is not only possible it is most certainly doable. The only variable is whether or not you are willing to invest the time and money to become the kind of shooter who is up to the task.
If you don't already, I would suggest you take up competitive shooting of one discipline or another as it will teach you breathing, trigger control, sight alignment, wind doping and many other skills you will need to learn to make this kind of hunting doable. I have shot small bore and full bore target as well as many years of rifle silhouette, the learning of the discipline is what it takes to become an above average shot and give you the confidence to make a 1000 mtr shot.
The other important issue is your equipment, a 2500 mtr rangefinder such as used by the Canadian Military is most handy because the difference between 1000 mtrs and 1050 mtrs is a clean miss.
 
two-dogs said:
why a yote? don't they deserve a one shot kill humane death, too?
It's a can of worms, that you have opened! I hope U R man enough to eat it, all ???
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"Deserve"? According to whom?

Farmers take all kinds of "unethical" shots at varmints in the dark. Yet another common practice that can't be acknowledged on CGN.
 
A .338 LM with a quality brake is going to be very tame , Savage has the long range hunter for slightly over $1100.

Definitely worth looking at and upgrades can be made later on.
 
Once again the problem here is not whether or not the "equipment" or the "shooter" is capable of making the shot with regard to the physics involved... The problem is the uncontrollable variables at that extreme range (animal movement, variable winds etc...) I am not projecting my ethics on anyone, I am just offering my opinion on what I feel are ethical choices for me and for anyone (my kids) under my tutelage or that I am mentoring... The problem with this "debate" is that it leaves a question in the minds of new hunters/shooters about exactly how far is too far... This little thread alone will likely cause wounding loss of game due to poor shot choices being made as a result... Experienced shooters should mentor newbies to err on the side of caution... This attitude will serve hunters, shooters and the game we pursue best in the long run... Particularly considering the ever changing political climate that could inhibit or abolish our rights in the future.
 
JRodko said:
Oh this is going to go downhill very quickly.
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Well, at least you say you where in before the lock.
There are many Guns and cartridges available and capable of taking a game animal at the 1000yrds you speak of.
Just search those guys that advertise Berger Bullets, they do it all the time.(me I dont care for the bravado they spout)
But, someone has already suggested research the round of choice and see what the energy/bullet drop is at the desired 100yrds.
What does that tell you?
There is a boat load of gear that goes with shooting 1000yrd shots and the gun and ammo are just two parts of the equation.
There is the very accurate Range Finder, the very expensive Binoculars and the even more expensive Rifle scope and base/ring combo.
If your still with me on my train of thought have you considered the accuracy of your abilities with said gun of choice and the amount of time
you will need and the amount of ammo you will need to shoot to become proficient in guessing a legal target , range of said target and compensating for
wind/temperature to said target not to mention the cost of ammo for said shooting stick.
Anyways, if it where me I would be looking at a Weatherby in say 338-378 Wby Mag.
Just because it sounds cool.
Tight Groups,
Rob
btw, this just my coffee fed opine this morning and I am far from a marksman so my opine maybe off the mark.
 
Surrey Boy;8634336[B said:
]"Deserve"? [/B]According to whom?

Farmers take all kinds of "unethical" shots at varmints in the dark. Yet another common practice that can't be acknowledged on CGN.
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anyone with a less than an ice cold black heart like yours!!! perhaps one day you will be on the receiving end of sever pain! When it happens, please think of your statement that you made here!
I believe in a one shot clean kill.
 
Maybe someone who want's opinions or a little guidance or to develop those skills.

Guess it don't matter though , someone mentioned the use of a long range rig for hunting in this forum so we should automatically jump down that person's throat and and condemn every idea they ever have about shooting and hunting past 55 yards because they aren't a hunter.What a welcoming community.

samdunc said:
If you need to ask what rifle to get for hunting at 1000 yards then you obviously don't have the skill to do so
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even with my .300wm if its not within 150 yds i wouldn't take a shot... i dont even think it would be considered hunting at the distance the OP was questioning. as a hunter you have a certain responsibilities, one of the first being to ensure a swift kill and not cause an animal a prolonged and agonizing death.

as to the original question, 300wm mag, 7mm both are great for HUNTING and long range TARGET shooting.
 
This whole question is beyond stupid. There is no sporting rifle that will magically transform your improvised hunting shooting rest to a solid bench rest and that rifle to a 50 BMG.with GPS targeting. If I were around and you shot at an Elk at 1000 yards, I'd shove the rifle up your Azz and pull the trigger.

Pete
 
Do me a favor, go shoot a 100yard group with a .308, then post the photo of that target here. Now multiply that 100m group by 10 times, that is the size of group you will shoot at 1,000 yards. In target terms it is called your "Expected scoring area" or esa. When you can get all 5 shots into a groups you can cover with a dime at 100 yards, start working on 200 yards!

Scott
 
It is my much favored color with unethical folks.

Do me a favor, go shoot a 100yard group with a .308, then post the photo of that target here. Now multiply that 100m group by 10 times, that is the size of group you will shoot at 1,000 yards. In target terms it is called your "Expected scoring area" or esa. When you can get all 5 shots into a groups you can cover with a dime at 100 yards, start working on 200 yards!

Scott


I couldn't agree more. "Hunters" sight their rifle in at a hundred yards....give or take an inch or two. Compound imperfect rest, pilot error, scope deficiencies, load deviations, etc., etc.. a shot could well be two to three feet off at a thousand yards....no, not "could be", but more than likely "will be" way off. In my old age, I'm still a good shot. Yes, I'll shoot a thousand yard, or if you prefer, meters, but at a target....not an animal.

Pete
 
Do me a favor, go shoot a 100yard group with a .308, then post the photo of that target here. Now multiply that 100m group by 10 times, that is the size of group you will shoot at 1,000 yards.
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If only it was that simple. The reality is that the group at 1000 yards is likely to be more like 20 or 30 times the size of the 100 yard group.
 
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