Long range bug

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So the long range bug got a hold of me. So many options out there from caliber to brand. A long range shot for me right now is 500 yards. Currently shooting a 270 wsm. It is in a remington short action. Shoots good but very limited with my loads due to the shorter remington action.

I am looking for a gun to that is capable of doubling my current "long range" shot and then some. I hunt game from oversized jackrabbits (blacktail) to an occasional elk. I mostly archery hunt elk.

I currently can't afford 2 long range rigs so I need more of an all around deer rig with an occasional elk. I have a budget that most custom guns topped with a nightforce or similar scope would allow. I don't want an extremely lightweight rig like a sheep gun. I personally don't shoot well with utralight weight guns.

I am open to caliber suggestions as well as guns to research. I am really liking the defensive edge lightweight long range rifle. Red rock precision has some descent guns as well and i have actually been around a couple of them. 28 nosler seems good but the cost of brass is ridiculous and I'm worried about throat and barrel life. 7 mag seems like a pretty good all around bet but I'm definitely open to suggestions. Thanks guys
 
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My first true LR gun is an HS Precision Pro Long Range. It weighs 9.5 lbs bare. With my reloads (Hornady 208 BTHP & 215 Berger Hybrids over H1000) it is a quarter MOA gun at 100 yds. I chose the 300 WM for the abundance of components, info (check out Broz's posts here and on other forums) and ballistics. Recoil isn't a problem with the muzzle brake. Only thing I would change is my Viper PST scope.
 

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For what you are looking for a .260, 6.5 or a 7mm would fine. I would probably opt for the 6.5 for my next rifle. I bought a Savage Bear Hunter in 300 win mag (7.5 pounds) and put a NightForce NSX (30 oz)on it. Recoil is not an issue but I cant spot my own hits. For a true LR I would get the Savage LRH or something similar. I will say with factory rounds my rifle is very good and I cant wait to get reloading with it to make it better. Its is sub moa with factory right out of the box and very good on recoil. I like the adjustable brake on it which is why I would suggest the Savage LRH which is a pound heavier than the Bear Hunter. Broz actually has helped me out a bunch as well. Very good guy but I wouldnt go 300 wm if you mostly chase smaller game than elk with a rifle. I know others have more experience, my only caution to you is dont go too light if you need to spot your own hits. I guess when it comes to picking out a good bipod I dont have to worry about getting anything supper light anyway.
 

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6.5-06, 260rem, 280ai, 7 rem mag would all be good choices. I like the 7mm selection because of a heavier bullet option for elk, but a 140 grain out of a 6.5mm will def get the job done as well.

When selecting a caliber be sure its something that you can shoot often (both price and recoil). I sold my mag and built a 280 ai, I shoot about 4x as much as I did with the old rifle because it way more pleasant to shoot and very affordable (less powder and brass seems to last forever).
 
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So to give an update I am doing a somewhat budget minded gun that Travis with Rbros is doing some work on. Looking forward to getting this gun back. I ended up going with a 300 win mag and going to be throwing 215 Bergers down range.
 

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So to give an update I am doing a somewhat budget minded gun that Travis with Rbros is doing some work on. Looking forward to getting this gun back. I ended up going with a 300 win mag and going to be throwing 215 Bergers down range.

Nice! I have never handled one of their rifles, but from everything I have seen they are definitely shooters! Post pics when its done! Nice round and very versatile.
 
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I have had 3 Rbros rifles, you won't be dissapointed. You won't find a better smith anywhere. Good choice on caliber the smallest I would have gone with for what you want would have been his 7 mag reamer and the 300 win mag should do everything you will ever want to do.
 
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