Re: New to long range
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Angstrom</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Would it be considered bad form for me to jump into this thread as being in almost the same boat?
I just don't see much point in starting my own thread for something that is already being covered, but I certainly will if you guys think I should.
I already own some reloading gear.
I bought it about 2 years ago when I thought I was going to get started on long distance shooting.
My tastes took a different turn and I detoured from the whole idea for a while.
I'm also thinking that I should be looking at .30-06 or higher for a truly long distance gun.
Obviously, .308 can make a nice 1000 yard cartridge with a good gun and a good shooter, but I'd just like something that isn't quite so "intermediate" (no offense to the horde of .308 fans out there!)
(Also, I'm not really on a set "budget" per say, other than just being a cheap-ass.
I know I gotta pay to play, but I just need help avoiding overpaying for the cool-factor.
If I can find the right set up, but I can't pay for it, I'll just save up for it. I'm patient like that.)
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Until you master the fundamentals, and even after, .308 is where it's at IMHO. I shoot .308 most of the year, changing just a little before match season. If you don't yet know what you are trying beat/avoid by moving away from .308, I'm not sure anyone could tell you what caliber to use. The caliber you'd change to from .308 depends entirely what you are trying to optimize.
Honestly, the best shooters I know still shoot .308, and they have a certain satisfaction when they beat 50 guys shooting high end match calibers.
Indian > arrow.