Building a precision rifle

[Westside]

ok, I have read this thread and I now believe the best precision cartridge would be a .50BMG case necked down .17. what do you guys think about this for shooting at 1+ mile ranges.

 

[avboiler11]

Yes, and that's a stupid point, because .308 doesn't have sufficient powder capacity to use a 240 grain bullet.

Why is comparing apples-to-apples case size velocity a "stupid point"?

What do you want to see, yeah a 300RUM pushing a 240gr SMK at 2800fps has better ballistics than a 7mm-08 pushing a 162gr A-Max at 2800fps?

If you put enough powder behind a 30cal bullet, YES you can get it up to a velocity sufficient to equal or best a lighter, same BC 7mm bullet in a smaller case.

That is until you put the same amount of powder behind the 7mm bullet that you've got behind the 30cal bullet, in which case the 7mm will win going away...again.

I'm not certain why one would benefit from shooting a 30cal magnum in order to match or slightly beat the ballistics of a 308-based 6/6.5/7mm. Sure it can be done...but why?!? Work smarter not harder and all that...

 

[mammynun]

I'm pretty sure this thread has caused the OP to buy a pistol.

 

[atalon]

ok, I have read this thread and I now believe the best precision cartridge would be a .50BMG case necked down .17. what do you guys think about this for shooting at 1+ mile ranges.

sounds about right for this thread

 

[giovani]

I'm pretty sure this thread has caused the OP to buy a pistol.

What this should have caused the OP to do is buy an accurate 22 lr and 10,000 rds of ammo and learn to shoot it well.

 

[Yeah]

Those who can't yet discern whether cartridges matter more than bullets would be best served by something with an orange muzzle.

 

[Psode27]

Lots of great info hear, and off topic banter as well. I had the same original question as the OP. I will be seriously looking at a precision rifle as well. It will be .308 for the reason of not getting into a new caliber. I currently have 7 rifle caliber to keep ammo for, I don't care to introduce a new one to the group! I would like to hear some more opinions of savage vs 700 too, especially for the newbie!

 

[avboiler11]

I would like to hear some more opinions of savage vs 700 too, especially for the newbie!

Not unlike Ford v. Chevy, Coke v. Pepsi, American League vs. National League.

Savages tend to be less expensive than their Remington counterparts (not always!) and have a better reputation for out-of-the-box accuracy.

Savage's aftermarket lags the Remington 700, but it is filling in.

Upside to a Savage is you can convert from 223 to 338 Edge in about 20 minutes, at home with <$100 in tools, simply by changing barrels and bolt heads. To change barrels and/or calibers in a 700 can run you a couple hundred bucks or more in gunsmith fees.

 

[atalon]

Ya! Orange barrel

 

[jwatkins383]

Recmmendation

1st and only recommendation!
Go to Sniper Central.com
The key that runs that site is a bonified sniper and has some build your own rifle combos! I have shot his stuff and am building one now. Also, he has reviews on alot of rifle and scopes and such! Would be useful for a builder or a guy that wants an honest opinion...The owner is a friend and he knows his stuff! Even if oyu don't get one of his you'll get some knowledge

 

[avboiler11]

1st and only recommendation!
Go to Sniper Central.com
The key that runs that site is a bonified sniper and has some build your own rifle combos! I have shot his stuff and am building one now. Also, he has reviews on alot of rifle and scopes and such! Would be useful for a builder or a guy that wants an honest opinion...The owner is a friend and he knows his stuff! Even if oyu don't get one of his you'll get some knowledge

See also:

SnipersHide.com

 

[rw496]

Any love around here for the venerable 30-06?

 

[sloughfoot]

Any love around here for the venerable 30-06?

Yes, but even better is the 6.5-06.

 

[Tc343]

I'm pretty sure this thread has caused the OP to buy a pistol.

2:45am and you still got me to laugh out loud with that comment.