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    Building a long range rifle

    in Rifle and Gun Hunting

    Posted

    Ok, quick update. Thank you to everyone for their input. Except the spitball poster(J/K.) I took the time to really think about my immediate wants/needs when it came to hunting and shooting. I did fall into lust with the Weatherby 6.5-300 but once I found out how much a box of ammo was that lust diminished. I knew last year going in late MZ season I needed to upgrade my old black diamond MZ...and I didn’t. So I carried my crossbow and most likely gave up a couple opportunities for a late season freezer filler. So I went out and picked up a CVA Acura and will mount my Nikon in-line on that for the upcoming MZ season. Then in conversation with a colleague I mentioned that I was looking for a new rifle to start shooting a little distance with. He just happened to have a Howa 1500 houge 6.5 that only was shot a dozen times. Good deal and it will fit the bill. I ditched the stock scope on it for a Vortex HsLR 4x16x50. Prior to this  my wife tells me she wants/ desires a better carry gun while running and biking.... Here comes a Glock  43.

    So needless to say I just spent a couple nickels and took care of a few wants/needs. 

     

    Again thank you all for your suggestions.

     

    Cheers

    Jsin

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    Building a long range rifle

    in Rifle and Gun Hunting

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    17 hours ago, Lawdwaz said:

    Do you have a range to practice out to 650 yards?

    Do really expect to hunt anything bigger than a deer with this gun? (maybe an elk?  If deer and MAYBE elk are reality, then something like the 6.5 Creedmoor would be a great choice.  Reloading is a snap with this and factory ammo is outstanding per range reports I've seen.  It'll easily handle most any hunting here in the lower 48 and range time would be ENJOYABLE.  And that is critical................Don't build a long range magnum gun and think you'll shoot it for fun because you won't 'cause it ain't.

    PS: The Creedmoor will easily take a black bear too.

    Yes sir, multiple areas to practice out to 650yds. I like the idea of the 6.5 for those longer than normal range days (less abuse on the shoulders.) As far as game that I will be hunting,  deer, elk, perhaps a bear or two. Maybe a 6.5 might be the way to go...

     

    Thank you 

    Building a long range rifle

    in Rifle and Gun Hunting

    Posted

    17 hours ago, eagle rider said:

    I did this twice with two custom shop guns.  One is a 270 WSM out of the Weatherby CS, the other is on a 700 Rem action made by Red Hawk Rifles in Grand Junction Colorado.  That is a 30-06.  Hands down if I were to do it again I would have built two with Red Hawk.  The quality is superior to just about anything else I have shot.  For about $2200 I have a blue printed action, cryogenically traded fluted barrel, with a Timney trigger in it.  The bolt is spiraled, the bolt handle is skeletonized.  The metal is all black oxide finished.  Stock is a B&C medalist.  I put a Monarch UCC 3-10 by 40 with Leuplod B&R.  It shoots .25 all day long with Nosler 150 gr and RL19.  I have taken many deer with it.  What I wanted was a lightweight rifle in a 30-06.  What RHR gave me was something I never would have imagined owning at 6.5 pounds.  

     

    There are two other custom builders that I would look at as well.  Hillbilly Rifles in Vermont and Dixie Precision in MS. Both are making very fine custom guns for not much more than you would buy an off the shelf Mk V for.  

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    Thank you sir, this is great information!!

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    Building a long range rifle

    in Rifle and Gun Hunting

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    1 hour ago, philoshop said:

    You didn't provide much detail on exactly what you consider "long range", or what you plan to be shooting at. One thing for certain is that high quality ammo and lots of practice is far more important than the specific caliber. A miss with a .300 Win Mag is no different in result from a miss with a spitball from a straw.

    Long range to me is 400yds - 650yds. But will your spitball travel 400yds and kill something....lol. 

    Building a long range rifle

    in Rifle and Gun Hunting

    Posted

    Starting to give some thought to building a long range rifle. I’m leaning towards a 300 win mag. I kind of a Kimber Dork, since finally needing to buy my own guns. I want a caliber that will be readily accessible for years to come. No African hunts planned in the near future. North American only game.  All input or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. 

     

    Cheers

    Summit climber

    in General Chit Chat

    Posted

    I've owned a Summit Viper for 5 years, it has changed the way I hunted. Solid stand, very versatile. Using it with the bow you just need to keep the rail a lot lower for range of movement. I was even able to use it 8 weeks after rotator cuff surgery. I'm actually going to transition this year to a Muddy vantage point  stand with sticks. The summit will still be in use.

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    Toxic broad heads

    in Bow Hunting

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    13 hours ago, nybuckboy said:

    Anyone ever use these?  They look like they could really punch a large hole through a deer.  Toxic broad heads.

     

     

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    Yes, I've used these with my crossbow for a couple years. I've Taken three deer with this broad head. As far as durability I've reused one. They come with a metal stamp out to readjust them if they become tweaked a little. I have tried them with my bow, it was a mid season test and I didn't feel like a readjustment to the bow was a good idea..There are a few videos on YouTube of the damage they can do,it looks like a 12 gauge shotgun  entry hole. 

     

    Soybean questions

    in Land Management, Food Plots and QDM

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    I’ve planted soybeans both ways(broadcasting and a planter.) Hands down a planter is the way to go. This past year has been my best year. I purchased a single row planter and got a soybean plate also installed a hot zone fence around just over a acre of planted beans. 2 acre plot, using real world gen 2 beans. With great success. Good luck with what ever you decide.

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