Opinions on a long range caliber

[cornchuck]

I am thinking of getting a rifle for just long range target/steel shooting. Something for a mile and further. I was thinking 300 PRC because I already have a 300 PRC in a light weight hunting rig. The long range rifle would be a heavy barreled gun so it will on a bench or in the prone position. Other than the 300 PRC, I was also thinking 7 PRC or 6.5 PRC. What ever I get will be suppressed.

What are your thoughts?

Jason

 

[YZ-80]

If it was me, I'd standardize around the 300, seeing as though you already have one. Just my .02.

 

[Coyote Shadow Tracker]

I am thinking of getting a rifle for just long range target/steel shooting. Something for a mile and further. I was thinking 300 PRC because I already have a 300 PRC in a light weight hunting rig. The long range rifle would be a heavy barreled gun so it will on a bench or in the prone position. Other than the 300 PRC, I was also thinking 7 PRC or 6.5 PRC. What ever I get will be suppressed.

What are your thoughts?

Jason

.300 NM or .338 NM!!!!

 

[del2les]

I am thinking of getting a rifle for just long range target/steel shooting. Something for a mile and further. I was thinking 300 PRC because I already have a 300 PRC in a light weight hunting rig. The long range rifle would be a heavy barreled gun so it will on a bench or in the prone position. Other than the 300 PRC, I was also thinking 7 PRC or 6.5 PRC. What ever I get will be suppressed.

What are your thoughts?

Jason

338LM though there are several mentioned and other that will clang steel at a mile. Heck, I've shot 1 mile with a 22/250AI with 80-88gr. If it is just a fun gun and you have no plans to enter formal target matches, any of those you have listed will suffice.

 

[brcfo_outdoors]

I went through a similar process on my last build, trying to build a 2000 yard fun gun that wasn't obnoxiously heavy and could potentially be taken to a hunter type match. I was going back and forth between 300PRC and 7PRC and ultimately went with the latter due to recoil and the pretty impressive ballistic numbers being circulated when that cartridge was first coming out. I really like it, but haven't gotten to stretch its legs out much past 1400 yards.

If you look at the long range competitions like NF steel challenge, it seems like 300 Norma is a big winner and the 300PRC is quite popular as well. 7PRC offers a lot, but if you already have the 300PRC I would probably stick with that. I think 6.5PRC will get you there but won't have the same amount of power at those extended ranges as the other cartridges mentioned.

 

[cornchuck]

Thank you for the replies. I am leaning towards the 300 PRC. I thought that with the 7 PRC it would be less powder and less recoil. And I am not afraid of recoil.

Jason

 

[dfanonymous]

I would match cartridges to the distance you plan on shooting. If it's 2 miles, that limits your cartrige choices significantly.

I would consider what's easily available ammunitionwise. Factory ammo or ability to handload, if that's something you do.

Lastly, it probably doesn't matter. Most guys that make these post already made up their mind when they make the post, but want that confirmation to their bias. So, get what ever makes you happy.

 

[cornchuck]

I would match cartridges to the distance you plan on shooting. If it's 2 miles, that limits your cartrige choices significantly.

I would consider what's easily available ammunitionwise . Factory ammo or ability to handload, if that's something you do.

Lastly, it probably doesn't matter. Most guys that make these post already made up their mind when they make the post, but want that confirmation to their bias. So, get what ever makes you happy.

Thank you

Jason

 

[john k]

Big Red Machine probably best if you don't hand load.

 

[Trm82]

100 % go with 300 PRC.
I've taken mine to 2000 yards with incredible accuracy. Get a 8 twist and shoot something like the 245 Berger. 300 prc is relatively cheap to shoot and good brass is easy to find.
After having the 7 prc and 300 prc and shooting both at to 1480 yards I would choose a larger 30 cal shooting heavies every time over a 7 mm.
I shoot 245 elites in my 300 prc at 2808 fps and 2000 yards was simple but if 2 miles might be an option you would want to be running a 30 cal with more HP but for 2000 yards and in 300 prc would be my pick.

 

[Jakeweb09]

Just remember shooting suppressed isn't the same as shooting braked in terms of spotting impacts. If it's something I plan on running suppresssed 100% I'd be leaning the smallest cartridge that does what I want. And it wouldn't be a 300

 

[J Brady]

I agree with Coyote Shadow Tracker. I have a 300 prc and 338 Norma , the 338 in just plain fun!

 

[Longrangers]

300 PRC, 300 NM, 300NMI are good options. Depends on how serious you want to be. 338 will probably shine a little more. But 30's with new bullet configurations and a good smith is definitely no slouch.

 

[Lenny Foffa]

Hi Chuck, I am going to do the same thing as you this summer. I'm going to purchase a Weatherby MARK V Accumark, in 7mm PRC. I will also purchase the Bell and Carlson Target Stock, which Weatherby used to use in the Accumark Elite ,but no longer offers that model for sale. Just my personal opinion, I think the ballistics, with the Horn. 180 Grn ELD Match with a G1 BC of .796 at 2850 Muzz Vel. or the Horn 190 Grn. A Tip Match with a G1 BC of .838 Bullets at 2800 Fps should prove excellent for hitting steel targets at 1000 yards and beyond. My Bucket List hope is to hit a steel target a 1 mile. I think with the correct Bases , Rings and Scope as well very carefully hand ammo, this could be accomplished. ........... I think!!