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So here's a topic I can go on about but I'll keep it to a few thoughts. There has been some good advice so far; let me expand a little.
Long range is considered from 600 to 1,000 yards; mid range is 300 to 600 yards. This is based on standard NRA competitions.
Shooting out to 1,000 yards isn't all that hard, but it does take a good grounding in marksmanship fundamentals, a decent rifle system and some preparation. To be honest, unless you're willing to spend some significant money on gear and time, forget about anything beyond 1,000; it's best to focus on mid range for a while to build skill and prove the system.
By system I mean the shooting platform; rifle, ammo, sight, support.
The most critical aspect is developing your fundamentals; get a good quality .22 with adjustable sights and practice. Work on getting to the point where you can regularly hit your target at 200 yards. If you can shoot a good score at 200 yards with a .22 you will do well with a center fire at 1,000.
On the .308 Winchester specifically, it's very marginal at 1,000 yards; this is a simple function of case capacity vs the heavier target bullets. But it will work well with the right ammo. .308 is what I use, really because it's what I have.
There are a number of off the shelf rifles in. .308 Winchester (and many other cartridges) that are accurate enough; I highly recommend working up hand loads and I can go a little deeper into this is anyone wants. The two other rounds I'd suggest looking into, and these are by no means the only ones, are the 6.5mm-08 (260 Remington) and 7mm-06 (280 Remington).
Lastly, don't be intimidated; if nothing else borrow an M1 Garand and go to a CMP clinic as a starting point.
Long range is considered from 600 to 1,000 yards; mid range is 300 to 600 yards. This is based on standard NRA competitions.
Shooting out to 1,000 yards isn't all that hard, but it does take a good grounding in marksmanship fundamentals, a decent rifle system and some preparation. To be honest, unless you're willing to spend some significant money on gear and time, forget about anything beyond 1,000; it's best to focus on mid range for a while to build skill and prove the system.
By system I mean the shooting platform; rifle, ammo, sight, support.
The most critical aspect is developing your fundamentals; get a good quality .22 with adjustable sights and practice. Work on getting to the point where you can regularly hit your target at 200 yards. If you can shoot a good score at 200 yards with a .22 you will do well with a center fire at 1,000.
On the .308 Winchester specifically, it's very marginal at 1,000 yards; this is a simple function of case capacity vs the heavier target bullets. But it will work well with the right ammo. .308 is what I use, really because it's what I have.
There are a number of off the shelf rifles in. .308 Winchester (and many other cartridges) that are accurate enough; I highly recommend working up hand loads and I can go a little deeper into this is anyone wants. The two other rounds I'd suggest looking into, and these are by no means the only ones, are the 6.5mm-08 (260 Remington) and 7mm-06 (280 Remington).
Lastly, don't be intimidated; if nothing else borrow an M1 Garand and go to a CMP clinic as a starting point.
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