I just found a place to set up a steel target at 1800 yds. I shoot 190 bergers out of my 300wm at 2850. My ballistics chart says that my velocity will be 960 at the target. Is there any chance at hitting a 24x24 consistantly? I have previously shot the same rifle out to 1100 yds with no problem shooting 1 moa groups.
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Re: 1800yd with 300wm
You'll never know until you try.
1800 is a long ways. You would probably help your effort by loading the 230gr Berger, or 225gr Hornady.
You'll never know until you try.
1800 is a long ways. You would probably help your effort by loading the 230gr Berger, or 225gr Hornady.
Re: 1800yd with 300wm
I have had the 225 Hornady's out to 1950yd several times at 1800'asl with my 300wm @ 2860fps . 208 a max too @ 2950.
I have had the 225 Hornady's out to 1950yd several times at 1800'asl with my 300wm @ 2860fps . 208 a max too @ 2950.
Re: 1800yd with 300wm
I pushed 208 Hornadays at 2850 out to 1660 in my Trg it can be done.
I pushed 208 Hornadays at 2850 out to 1660 in my Trg it can be done.
Re: 1800yd with 300wm
By reading the posts I think I will order some of the amaxes and the heavier bergers if I dont have any luck with my current load.
By reading the posts I think I will order some of the amaxes and the heavier bergers if I dont have any luck with my current load.
Re: 1800yd with 300wm
You'll find that the wind is your biggest limiting factor once you find a bullet that will stay supersonic at that distance. Some bullets do better then others. I've had good luck with the 208-gr Amax, and my buddy is shooting the new Berger 230-gr Tacticals consistantly at a mile.
You'll find that the wind is your biggest limiting factor once you find a bullet that will stay supersonic at that distance. Some bullets do better then others. I've had good luck with the 208-gr Amax, and my buddy is shooting the new Berger 230-gr Tacticals consistantly at a mile.
Re: 1800yd with 300wm
The bullet doesn't need to be ss to be accurate. Some bullets transition through ss well, & others don't. I know the 208 a max, & 225 hpbt do as I have had both out to 2000yd several times, & they were only ss to about 1500-1600+/-.
The bullet doesn't need to be ss to be accurate. Some bullets transition through ss well, & others don't. I know the 208 a max, & 225 hpbt do as I have had both out to 2000yd several times, & they were only ss to about 1500-1600+/-.
Re: 1800yd with 300wm
1800yrd is more then doable with the .300wm and +200gr pills. Just this last week I went 19 for 20 at a mile with 190gr SMK's (mk248 mod 0) on a 55 gal drum. I've also had reasonable luck out to over 2000m in the past. So I'd say as long as you do your part no problems.
1800yrd is more then doable with the .300wm and +200gr pills. Just this last week I went 19 for 20 at a mile with 190gr SMK's (mk248 mod 0) on a 55 gal drum. I've also had reasonable luck out to over 2000m in the past. So I'd say as long as you do your part no problems.
Re: 1800yd with 300wm
I have a couple of places where an 1800 yard shot is possible. Only thing is it would be straight down the middle of a major highway.
Oh well, I live vicariously through you guys.
I have a couple of places where an 1800 yard shot is possible. Only thing is it would be straight down the middle of a major highway.
Oh well, I live vicariously through you guys.
Re: 1800yd with 300wm
That caliber is more than capable. Just have to have the right load, rifle, optic, and chi. I wish I still had places to shoot that far.
That caliber is more than capable. Just have to have the right load, rifle, optic, and chi. I wish I still had places to shoot that far.
Re: 1800yd with 300wm
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gamhuntr</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Is there any chance at hitting a 24x24 consistantly? I have previously shot the same rifle out to 1100 yds with no problem shooting 1 moa groups. </div></div>
probably not. Check your ES/SD, see how that will effect your ballisitics. Then look at your probable BC variations. Combine your BC variations with your ES/SD and you'll get an idea of how big your group is likely to be.
Then accept your inability to properly dope the wind across a mile, for multiple shots. ( hey if you get a low wind day , great but , across 1 mile i doubt it.)
wind dope error + BC/ES/SD error = did you see where it went ?
i guess the real question is what do you mean by consistently ?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gamhuntr</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Is there any chance at hitting a 24x24 consistantly? I have previously shot the same rifle out to 1100 yds with no problem shooting 1 moa groups. </div></div>
probably not. Check your ES/SD, see how that will effect your ballisitics. Then look at your probable BC variations. Combine your BC variations with your ES/SD and you'll get an idea of how big your group is likely to be.
Then accept your inability to properly dope the wind across a mile, for multiple shots. ( hey if you get a low wind day , great but , across 1 mile i doubt it.)
wind dope error + BC/ES/SD error = did you see where it went ?
i guess the real question is what do you mean by consistently ?
Re: 1800yd with 300wm
I'd go with Mallard's assessment. Also we have tried quite a bit 300WM and 338LM to 1800 yard +/- and it's quite difficult even with little wind, just due to ES/SD and any rifle quirks.
And cold bore shots even more difficult.
I'd go with Mallard's assessment. Also we have tried quite a bit 300WM and 338LM to 1800 yard +/- and it's quite difficult even with little wind, just due to ES/SD and any rifle quirks.
And cold bore shots even more difficult.
Re: 1800yd with 300wm
I do believe it will get out there without a problem... maybe more consistent than a .308 for sure..
I've tried shooting out that far with my .308.
2 out of 14 shots made were pretty darn close to hitting the 18"x12" steel target.
My mistake was placing the target right in front of the sunrise blinding me while I spent 3 to 10 minutes looking for the target.... so that killed it for me.
The picture was taken about 6 in the morning... that little black spot on the top of the horizon there is my buddy's ride at 1800 yards. I wasn't completely awake obviously having to place the target right in front of the sunrise, lol...
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I do believe it will get out there without a problem... maybe more consistent than a .308 for sure..
I've tried shooting out that far with my .308.
2 out of 14 shots made were pretty darn close to hitting the 18"x12" steel target.
My mistake was placing the target right in front of the sunrise blinding me while I spent 3 to 10 minutes looking for the target.... so that killed it for me.
The picture was taken about 6 in the morning... that little black spot on the top of the horizon there is my buddy's ride at 1800 yards. I wasn't completely awake obviously having to place the target right in front of the sunrise, lol...
http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp261/brutaltlr/The%20Guns%20and%20shoots%20and%20%20all%20related%20to%20it/IMAG1023.jpg[/img]]
http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp261/brutaltlr/The%20Guns%20and%20shoots%20and%20%20all%20related%20to%20it/IMAG1022.jpg[/img]]
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