Long range hunting question

[plumberroy]

Hammy I have never shot a 300 win mag but have shot a 7.mm mag alot and I shoot a 22-250 now a bunch I do better at longer ranges with heavier for caliber bullets I shoot 60 grain hp's @3500 fps in my 22-250 [heaviest explosive bullet I;ve found] a I give up a little less hold over for more energy way out there. As far as your take the shot questions first Since I now live in a shotgun only state for the last 10 year I don't get to practice as much as I use to with a rifle #1. 50yard and moving fast my go to hunting rifle is a 45/70 handi-rifle 3x9 scope I know this rifle like the back of my hand I shoot groundhog with it just to get to use it once in a while I can make that shot, can do it with my rifled slug gun to I know this because all coyotes are shot at [with in reason] most don't make it I don't think i would try it with my 338
it just does not handle like my singleshot # 2. peice of cake with my 338 win mag my load is 7-8" low from sight in, at that range sport hunting I would pass on that shot with my 45/70 If I needed the meat to feed my family I would take that shot (see the I know this gun like the back of mt hand part) #3 nope can it be done? no doubt I have not spent enough time behind the rifle to be confident of the shot
I don't have a problem with some who is willing to learn his rifle and load taking long shots within the capability of the rifle witch after reading the thread you seem to do only thing I said in other threads is that some people claim it is the only way it can be done
roy

 

[sscoyote]

OldHammy, don't worry about some of the comments. These forums are seen by many with opinions thruout the world, and u just have to filter thru the opinions to select what u need. Everyone that's been hunting awhile knows that Coues hunting is often a long-range affair.

I've heard that Hornady is supposed to be coming out with a big 30 cal. 200 gr. A-Max soon. I'd call them and see what the story is on it. Should have a BC that's up there somewhat, but it may require a faster twist than is in your Rem. now. I'd drive the highest BC bullet at the highest accurate velocity possible. The 162 A-Max 7mm is also a good choice. Get out and shoot your steel, etc., make changes to dope if needed and go hunting.

Here's a portable steel system if u're interested. It's the 1st pic in the article. U may be interested in this system. Go out to the local brickyard and see if they have some used cinder block molds (like u see in the photo). Usually they'll give u some free. It's the best cheap steel we've ever shot at.

www.ihmsa.net/Dakota_XP.pdf

 

[moooose102]

if you want to talk about a "luckshot", my father took a deer at 3/4 of a mile with this pre 64 model 70 in 300 H&H magnum, WITH OPEN SIGHTS! killed it with the first shot. NOT just a story! as for the 300 win mag and bullet weight. i own a 300 win mag, and i definatly prefer 180 + weight bullets, boat tails are great. but i just bought some old style 180 gr Silvertips (my favorite hunting bullet) to hunt with, not boat tails, but they will get the job dome!