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There are some damn nice rifles here guys. I like them!! I was at the range the other day and out comes a 338 Lapua on the bench next to me. It was a beauty for sure, just not a great shooter. Loud as heck too!!!! I think sometimes the younger generation gets to thinking they have a "long range" rig, if it has MAGNUM in the name. Well, if you are shooting 5" groups at 100, I don't consider that a good longrange rig by any stretch of the imagination. A guy would be better served with a 556/223 for starters and then advancing to the creed (any flavor of creed, take you pick), then 308, 30-06 and 300wm.... I used to favor magnums for elk hunting and lang range shooting, but have recently started using my 6.5 creed for all range shooting. I look forward to using one of my creeds this year for deer and elk hunting...... Not my "long range" rig, but it does pretty good so far:
Magnum or not you still need to know how to shoot.
Is there somewhere close to the northend that you can reach those distances. I always drive to ellensburgI agree that more trigger time is the key factor but for me a heavier bullet bucks the wind alot easier and flatter shooting. I can more consistently hit on target 800+ yards shooting the .338 lapua magnum vs my 308 with 24" barrel will have much more of a bullet drop and harder time against wind.
I agree that more trigger time is the key factor but for me a heavier bullet bucks the wind alot easier and flatter shooting. I can more consistently hit on target 800+ yards shooting the .338 lapua magnum vs my 308 with 24" barrel will have much more of a bullet drop and harder time against wind.
Lake Chelan is also a long drive haha! I picked up a tripod end of last season so I'm itching to stretch the distance further this year. Side note if it's a public spot you don't mind others shooting at I might have to make my way down this year!I grew up in ellensburg and have steel set out to 1200 in the manastash area. But its a drive to get to.
Lake Chelan is also a long drive haha! I picked up a tripod end of last season so I'm itching to stretch the distance further this year. Side note if it's a public spot you don't mind others shooting at I might have to make my way down this year!
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North Cascades Sportsman's Club has a range during the spring/fall/winter to 1000 yard! Where are you shooting in Ellensburg? I'm looking for a spot that can shoot past 1000 yards but nothing yet haha.
Yup! I agree the 308 will give you the fundamentals that can be applied to larger calibers once more experience is gained.
Any of you guys going to the long range seminar in Bend next weekend? I guess it will be held at the Nosler range. I'm probably going to go, there's only going to be 34 shooters. Spots may be filled up by now??