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1 posted on 06/07/2015 6:04:51 PM PDT by MtnClimber

It seems 7mm Rem Mag has velocity and ballistic coefficient to be the best of common factory loads. The 338 Lapua and 50 BMG are probably better. Possibly 375 H&H Mag with spire point bullets.

2 posted on 06/07/2015 6:08:19 PM PDT by MtnClimber (For views of Colorado scenery and wildlife, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)

3 posted on 06/07/2015 6:08:44 PM PDT by Pollster1 ("Shall not be infringed" is unambiguous.)

If you are gonna do it you pretty much have to load your own. You have to chrono your loads and get to where you can load very consistently. Not just powder measures but crimp pressure or no crimp. Measure case volumes and reject anything out of defined limits. It becomes an obsession. Our but a Barrett and shoot .50 BMG. Then 1,000 yards is like 100 with a .22 I guess.

4 posted on 06/07/2015 6:09:42 PM PDT by wastoute (Government cannot redistribute wealth. Government can only redistribute poverty.)

I’ve been a subscriber of his for a while. A lot of good information there.

5 posted on 06/07/2015 6:11:04 PM PDT by Jagdgewehr (It will take blood.)

Talked to a fellow I know in Reno over the weekend. He’s been at the top of their county SWAT for 20 years. Says due to new tech perps have, they find themselves at greater distances and have both 50 and 416 Barretts for the tasks.

11 posted on 06/07/2015 6:28:04 PM PDT by umgud (When under attack, victims want 2 things; God & a gun)

13 posted on 06/07/2015 6:31:30 PM PDT by Fiddlstix (Warning! This Is A Subliminal Tagline! Read it at your own risk!(Presented by TagLines R US))

Washington Examiner article on how NRA says bo’s regs can threaten any mention of guns on the net.

http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nra-gun-blogs-videos-web-forums-threatened-by-new-obama-regulation/article/2565762

But, what about boating accidents?

14 posted on 06/07/2015 6:35:35 PM PDT by Scrambler Bob (an icon of resistance within the oppressed patriots, who represent resilience in the face of SSV)

Allow me to add to the database of videos for long range shooting.

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22 posted on 06/07/2015 7:37:56 PM PDT by B4Ranch ( When buying and selling are controlled by legislation, the first things to be bought and sold)

25 posted on 06/07/2015 8:02:51 PM PDT by SuperLuminal (Where is another agitator for republicanism like Sam Adams when we need him?)

29 posted on 06/07/2015 8:21:48 PM PDT by stylin_geek (Never underestimate the power of government to distort markets)

I highly recommend the Storm Mountain course on Long Range Rifle: http://www.stormmountain.com/training-division/

30 posted on 06/07/2015 8:23:19 PM PDT by ctdonath2 (Hillary:polarizing/calculating/disingenuous/insincere/ambitious/inevitable/entitled/overconfident/se)

35 posted on 06/08/2015 12:47:56 AM PDT by Smokin' Joe (How often God must weep at humans' folly. Stand fast. God knows what He is doing.)

My favorite long range caliber is 6.5 x 284. My longest antelope kill with it was 970 yards. Fortunately the wind gods were on my side that day. You can have the best velocity, BC and sub MOA rifle but with a varying crosswind it is all for nought.

36 posted on 06/08/2015 1:48:58 AM PDT by Okieshooter

Long range shooting is all about the equipment.

It starts with the highest ballistic coefficient bullet you can use.

Consistently burning powders, even measures, bullet cases of the same weight (thickness), match-grade primers, etc.

The rifle must have the right barrel (twist) to stabilize the bullet at the velocities created. The chamber must be right and the bullet must be touching against the lans (rifling).

Wind is an incredible factor. If you ever watch benchrest, they will use multiple wind flags out to 100 yards. All flags must be in the same position for the shot to take place. At just 100 yards, a slight crosswind can move you off-target by 0.1”.

At 1000 yards, wind is near impossible to get consistent. Atmospheric conditions must not change (humidity). A humid wave 400 yards out can drop velocity by a 100 fps easily.

The number of factors is infinite. But, that is what makes it fun and competitive. Of course, there is an element of luck.

38 posted on 06/08/2015 3:26:21 AM PDT by Erik Latranyi (President Walker - Attorney General Cruz (enforcing immigration laws for real))

41 posted on 06/08/2015 5:58:31 AM PDT by AlligatorEyes (Iactura paucourm serva multos)

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