Deputy819
Well-Known Member
......I thought the thread was "done"
For sure! Do a search before a post?That question is like opening pandora's Box.......everyone is going to suggestion virtually every cartridge that can reach out 1000 yards in a L/A configuration. There are also 250 similar posts with an easy search. With that said, it's your first post, so all good.
Lots of people talk about small calibers for long range hunting, I think its inadequate, you must have a 300 win mag or RUM minimum that can shoot a 210 grain projectile.I am in no hurry to build the gun. So with that out of the way.
I have a LA rem700 Bare action.
I was thinking .280ai or some thing along the 7mm line.
It is a 06 bolt face with the factory trigger still on it.
I want o reach out to 1000yds for steel but only 500max if I get the chance to hunt with it.
Black bear, deer, elk, steel are my intended uses.
What call any why you'll you go with it?
Go easy on me it's my first post. Thanks Jake.
What colors of cerakote are on that stock?
280 Ackley is my choice...building one for almost the same specifications right now. Another 6 weeks and i might have my barrel and receiver.I am in no hurry to build the gun. So with that out of the way.
I have a LA rem700 Bare action.
I was thinking .280ai or some thing along the 7mm line.
It is a 06 bolt face with the factory trigger still on it.
I want o reach out to 1000yds for steel but only 500max if I get the chance to hunt with it.
Black bear, deer, elk, steel are my intended uses.
What call any why you'll you go with it?
Go easy on me it's my first post. Thanks Jake.
+1 great advice i will go with the 280 AckleyLots of people talk about small calibers for long range hunting, I think its inadequate, you must have a 300 win mag or RUM minimum that can shoot a 210 grain projectile.
Your main issues are wind deflection and ethical hunting. You must get a killing shot at 300yds plus. 210 grn projectile would do it, specially for Black bear . If you don't hit a bear properly, you may get into trouble.Cheers
7mm LRM...180 hybrids at 3076I am in no hurry to build the gun. So with that out of the way.
I have a LA rem700 Bare action.
I was thinking .280ai or some thing along the 7mm line.
It is a 06 bolt face with the factory trigger still on it.
I want o reach out to 1000yds for steel but only 500max if I get the chance to hunt with it.
Black bear, deer, elk, steel are my intended uses.
What call any why you'll you go with it?
Go easy on me it's my first post. Thanks Jake.