Rem 700, 30-06 tactical rifle build.

The 338 Lapua loaded with 300 smk's at 2800 muzzle velocity is going 1,140fps at 1750 yards. The .30-06 loaded with a 208 amax at a muzzle velocity of 2538fps will go subsonic around 1,350 yards; the round will be travelling at 949fps at 1,750 yards. Good luck! Like everyone else has said, go with a 10 twist and prob around a 28" barrel. A 10mph wind will need 15.35 minutes of angle, or 281.22 inches (23 feet) of correction.

Calculations done the Ballistics AE iphone app, calibrated for current southern Alberta weather.
 
Horse96 said:
The 338 Lapua loaded with 300 smk's at 2800 muzzle velocity is going 1,140fps at 1750 yards. The .30-06 loaded with a 208 amax at a muzzle velocity of 2538fps will go subsonic around 1,350 yards; the round will be travelling at 949fps at 1,750 yards. Good luck! Like everyone else has said, go with a 10 twist and prob around a 28" barrel. A 10mph wind will need 15.35 minutes of angle, or 281.22 inches (23 feet) of correction.

Calculations done the Ballistics AE iphone app, calibrated for current southern Alberta weather.
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While numbers from an electronic device are interesting they are also unreliable. I have the remains of my bullets that hit steel at one mile from a 308 and they are perfectly petaled jackets that prove bullets hit nose first. Long range shooting experience is acquired by shooting long range, not playing with your I-phone, I-pod or P-pod.
 
Chinbullco said:
While numbers from an electronic device are interesting they are also unreliable. I have the remains of my bullets that hit steel at one mile from a 308 and they are perfectly petaled jackets that prove bullets hit nose first. Long range shooting experience is acquired by shooting long range, not playing with your I-phone, I-pod or P-pod.
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You're right! Next time I'm in the field I'll just keep raising my barrel until I hit the thing! Nevermind the dope cards! Gawd! How could I have been so stupid!

That was sarcastic. Wishing the guy good luck wasn't. What I was saying is that as range increases so do other variables and as a result groups open up. Even shooting to 900m with a 308 can be challenging where there are a few crosswinds. Anyway, 30-06 is a good caliber. Maybe a faster heavier bullet or a 7mm with a higher bc would be better suited to regular shooting at a mile. That's all. The occasional shoot to a mile is fine with a .30-06. The right tool for the right job.
 
Horse96 said:
You're right! Next time I'm in the field I'll just keep raising my barrel until I hit the thing! Nevermind the dope cards! Gawd! How could I have been so stupid!

That was sarcastic. Wishing the guy good luck wasn't. What I was saying is that as range increases so do other variables and as a result groups open up. Even shooting to 900m with a 308 can be challenging where there are a few crosswinds. Anyway, 30-06 is a good caliber. Maybe a faster heavier bullet or a 7mm with a higher bc would be better suited to regular shooting at a mile. That's all. The occasional shoot to a mile is fine with a .30-06. The right tool for the right job.
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Well, I guess I got what I deserved for questioning your ability to use your electronic devises. Let me guess, you shoot all your loads over a "Chrony".
 
Great update and nice to see the rifle on the bench.

Given that I have pushed a 223 to a mile (now that is a headache), a 30-06 is a "cannon". I think this is a very nice compromise and you will have lots of fun. About the only thing you give up to a 300WM is about an extra 100 to 200yds of drop. You will be cranking it up so adding a bit more elevation isn't going to change much of anything.

Can a 30-06 (or 308 or 300wm, wsm, rum, wby) be accurate at a mile? YEP. The bigger cases just move your there faster and eat up barrels just as fast.

For ultra long range shooting, it really doesn't make much difference on the initial muzzle velocity. It's all going subsonic and its all going to need a huge amount of up. The extra speed just buys you a little less drop.

For the amount of recoil, the 280Rem would be my first choice. Those 180's fly so nice way out there. But this will be pretty hungry for barrels too.

The 30cal hrn 208's would too. I have been shooting the BTHP version and must say, am impressed. I have slung a ton of Amax bullets over the years but these BTHP might just be a bit more consistent... not that much behind the Bergers.

Enjoy the rifle...

Jerry
 
Thanks Jerry! I am going to really enjoy shooting this rig at 1760 and other various ranges. I can hardly wait to get the barrels shooting and fitted to my action!

The 30-06 I a project I have been wanting to do for some time now. I have shot my .308Win to just short of a mile (around 1500 ish)!
This project is to make a magazine fed rifle that has a barrel for each of the "06 family".

Ie: 25-06, 270, 280, 30-06, 338-06, & 35 Whelan.


As for "Chinnbullco": I have seen him shoot as well. He knows his stuff, and he is not constrained by perceived limits. He will test the limits of different bullets and cartridges.
That is what he loves to do.

By the way, Chinnbullco makes some very accurate bullets!!!

I myself, also really enjoy pushing the limits of performance (SAFELY of course). This is where the fun starts. After I have accomplished all I can with this project, others will pop up and continue on.

Dale: I like the thoughts of the faster twist rate and slower powder in the 3006 idea of yours. We may have to try it after this project is done.
 
Update:

My entire project will be waiting for me
At Home when I get off work in two weeks!

I got my Nightforce 5.5-22X50 (MOAR Reticle)
Stock, Rings, 20MOA base, and new pelican gun case waiting for the "Maiden Voyage!"
Just the barreled action and spare barrel has to arrive.

Painful is the wait! Lol!
 
Aaargh!

My blue printed Rem 700 action, & 30-06/280rem switch barrel project rifle arrived at my door step this morning!
The nightforce NXS 5.5-22X50 (MOAR) sits beside it.
My scope rings and 20 MOA base sit beside my scope.

Sounds great doesnt it?! Not! I am an 8 hour drive and 8 days of work away from it! Lol!

At least it has arrived! I can hardly wait!
 
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