300+ yard Rifle which one?

[MCanton114]

Which rifle is capable of reaching out over 300+ yards? accurately with little bullet drop? And when I mean out past 300+ Im talking from 300-500 yards. Also what would be a good scope to put to that kind of test I was looking at the Nikon Monach in 3.3-10x44AO in the Titanium finish. Any help is appreciated

Thanks,

MCanton114

[Timbawolf98]

If this gun is just going to be a beanfield rifle or something of that sort where a lot of walking isnt involved, I would opt for a Remington Sendero SF in 300 Win Mag. This gun has an HS Precision synthetic stock and a nice fluted barrel, and it weighs in at 8 1/2lbs I believe (havent looked at one in awile) You're definitely on the right track for the scope, I love my Nikon, very bright scope.

Best of luck,
timba

[MCanton114]

Thanks Timbawolf98 I was actually heading in the 300 win mag range. I have had the opportunity to use the .300 win mag before and I really like the performance of it. What grain should I be shooting out of it for presision accuracey?

MCanton

[Timbawolf98]

If it were me, I believe I would go with 180 or 200gr bullets. If you want some more info, go to www.longrangehunting.com and ask them, people there are professionals

[PaJack]

When I saw the "500 yard" shot first thing that came to mind was a 7mm STW,check out the balistics for that caliber...

[sqrln8r]

Definatly would have to second the 7STW. In my opinion the best 7mm (what's better than an 8mm rem mag necked down to 7mm?) that gets the least attention. If you wanted to step up to a 30 cal bullet, check out the 300 RUM. It will shoot circles around the Win Mag, but factory ammo is pretty limited on it.

[monarchoutdoors]

Hi there,

I would choose a .270 wby mag in a Accumark with a weatherby accubrake. I would use the 130 gr sciracco or accubond. I would use the Nikon 5.5 -16.5 titinum scope 44mm obj. I would choice this because I use it repeatedly all over south Texas and Nebraska and have taken mule deer at 400 yards That hit so hard I did not even see them drop in there tracks. I have shot many whitetail up close, but I had a chance at one of those 180 "once in a Lifetime Bucks" and I took it at 430 yards down a Sendero and held at the top of the deer back and then the shot was over, there he was. This might not have the energy of a bog 300, but the lack of recoil and flat speed it generates is worth the trade to make a clean shot!!Good luck!!!
Check www.weatherby.com
www.chuckhawks.com (rifle page or caliber page and opinions)

[stubblejumper]

The 7mmstw is a fine choice but the gun is useless unless you have access to a 500 yard range and are prepared to shoot at least a couple of hundred rounds yearly practising at distances out to 500 yards.Buying a long range gun does not make you a long range shooter despite what many people seem to think.

[hunter338]

No I disagree with the 270 WBY . The reason I say this is becouse, I have wanted a 270 WBY for a number of years now. Until I seen a friend use one on a Oryx hunt last year.

He was shooting custom Nos. reloads. The Oryx was about 250 yards away, and he hit him three times in the lungs and NEVER even phased the Oryx. I ended up giving him MY 7mm Rem. Mag loaded with 175 gr. Horn. reloads. One shot at 300 yards put him on his butt.

Some here may say that he might have been dead before he drew a bead. Some may even say that he had so much lead in him that he could'nt move.

I say that the 270 WBY isnt even close to the 7 mm Rem. mag.

If you are looking for a 300 to 400 yard cal. then you dont have to look very far. A 30-06 or a regular 7 mm Rem. mag will fit the bill nicely.

Just my opinion.
hunter338

[deerslayer223]

Everyone always counts the old 30-06 out for long range. It's alot flatter than what most people realize and hits with a good solid smack. I know of people who have harvested deer out to 550yds with the good ol' 06. So dont count the 06 out either!