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Better choice for long range shots?
Posted on 2/24/15 at 8:54 pm
Posted on 2/24/15 at 8:54 pm
I have a Remington 700 in .280 and a Remington 710 in 30-06?
Now I know there are tons of modifications that can be done to a 700 but im speaking more in caliber. Which would be better to set up for long range ( 300-400) yards
Now I know there are tons of modifications that can be done to a 700 but im speaking more in caliber. Which would be better to set up for long range ( 300-400) yards
This post was edited on 2/24/15 at 9:02 pm
Posted on 2/24/15 at 8:57 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
get a 280 ackley improved and never look back
Posted on 2/24/15 at 9:02 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
What are you trying to hit at that range
Posted on 2/24/15 at 9:03 pm to bulldog95
White tails or pigs. Mainly pigs as I doubt I'd ever take a shot at a whitetail over 300 yards
This post was edited on 2/24/15 at 9:04 pm
Posted on 2/24/15 at 9:04 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
Do you reload?
Either will do 300-400 with ease. If you are going to modify it in any way, just got with the 280 700.
Either will do 300-400 with ease. If you are going to modify it in any way, just got with the 280 700.
Posted on 2/24/15 at 9:05 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
I prefer my 30-06 but that's just me cause I've been hunting with one forever.
I have a WSM .270 that I also like but the ammo $$$$$ is insane.
I have a WSM .270 that I also like but the ammo $$$$$ is insane.
Posted on 2/24/15 at 9:07 pm to kengel2
I don't reload and not looking to spend money on modifications. Just curious on what caliber and bullet would be the best to start at.
I currently shoot core lokt in 150g for the .280 and 180g for 06
I currently shoot core lokt in 150g for the .280 and 180g for 06
Posted on 2/24/15 at 9:08 pm to bulldog95
Not as familiar first hand with the .280, but the 06 will do a 400 yard shot all day long. The .280 is an excellent choice but due to lack of first hand knowledge I would go with the 06.
Posted on 2/24/15 at 9:11 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
I use 150g core lokt in my 30-06.
Posted on 2/24/15 at 9:24 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
Either one, practice with both.
Id flip a coin.
7mm vs 30cal, same case, different bullets. Without looking Id bet the 280 has less drop at those ranges but it would be minimal at most.
Id flip a coin.
7mm vs 30cal, same case, different bullets. Without looking Id bet the 280 has less drop at those ranges but it would be minimal at most.
Posted on 2/24/15 at 9:44 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
Posted on 2/24/15 at 9:49 pm to kengel2
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Without looking Id bet the 280 has less drop at those ranges but it would be minimal at most.
Being that the 280 is a 700 vs a 710 I would imagine its more accurate also. I'd go with the 280.
Posted on 2/24/15 at 9:52 pm to kengel2
I'd like the .30-06 but not in a remington 710. For practical use I don't think anybody would ever notice the difference. Stuff will die equally dead at equal range with both of them and a competent user.
If we were taking a purpose built rifle the 06 wins handily IMO because it can launch heavier bullets.
If we were taking a purpose built rifle the 06 wins handily IMO because it can launch heavier bullets.
Posted on 2/24/15 at 10:26 pm to Hammertime
According to that link, the bullets really start falling after 300 yards. Thanks for the link btw. Looks to be really useful
Posted on 2/25/15 at 3:15 am to FelicianaTigerfan
What optics do each of these have. Also invest in a good rangefinder. Practice with a few different bullets if possible.
Posted on 2/25/15 at 8:05 am to FelicianaTigerfan
Half a dozen vs six. It's a matter of which rifle/scope is up to the challenge. Considering the 700 is equivalent to the hand of a vengeful god and the 710 is basically a tomato stake, I'd go with the 280.
Posted on 2/25/15 at 8:40 am to FelicianaTigerfan
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Which would be better to set up for long range ( 300-400) yards
There is no better set up for that range. That is not long range IMO. Both would be fine.
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