Long Range?

[speedgun]

I have no interest in shooting past 500 yds. My rifle range only goes that far and my hunting ground only goes out to 400 yds. My longest kill was 327 yds. So, since I've always reloaded my ammo, I have just dabbled in some of new bullets designed for shooting distances far past my needs. There are so many new bullets that go with faster twist rates, it drains my energy to try and stay familiar. I pretty well just use cup and core bullets, a few solids. Is there anything to be gained at my distances, using bullets touted as Long range, super efficient?

 

[lancetkenyon]

This is "Long Range Hunting".

Nothing to gain by high BC bullets designed to open at lower velocities. Out to 500, there is 0 need for them. Use a good sturdy bullet.

That being said, I have had excellent results with Bergers and Sierras from 60 to 1367.

 

[med358-boise]

Only if you you were currently shooting a low BC bullet (say ~.335 BC) and your cartridge was capable of handling a high BC bullet say ~.550+ or higher and you regularly shoot in 10+ mph winds...you might see some level of benefit beyond ~400 yards regarding the wind hold if your scope has no stadia marks for wind and no dial windage capabilities.

 

[K.E.C. Darkside]

You have done very well for all these years with what you have been shooting.
No reason to change unless you want to try something new.
Berger has good bullets for all distances
Sierra, Hornady, Nosler.......

Just have Fun with whatever you do.