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<blockquote data-quote="Jcann" data-source="post: 2690210" data-attributes="member: 33119"><p>A 243 is a fine long range round but you would do better to reload for it too. It's also overbore so barrels won't last as long as other chamberings.</p><p></p><p>This is from my experience if I was to start the long range game anew with regards to caliber selection.</p><p></p><p>Go with a short action set up with a 0.473 bolt face. You can shoot a 308, 6.5 Creenmoor, 243, 260 Rem, 7mm x 08, and 6.5x47 to name some of them. Whichever chambering you buy you can always change barrels out and shoot a different chambering. Although this may cause additional work and money depending on which rifle brand you buy. All of the above mentioned rounds are good long range shooters, some better than others. The 308 has the greatest match grade on the shelf ammo available. Southwest ammo and Cooper Creek ammo make match grade ammo for the 308, 260, and Creed. You can check out both web pages for what they offer.</p><p></p><p>My first LR rifle was a 7wsm. I had a 300wsm I sent off to GA Precision and had them build a 7wsm for me. It's my LR hunting rifle. I also bought a Savage Predator Max 1 in 260 (my sons rifle) for practicing. I was limited to what I could build using a WSM action (Winchester). With the Savage I have numerous chambering options down the road if I want to go that route.</p><p></p><p>One thing you need to know and accept is you'll want to start reloading. You'll save money in the long run.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jcann, post: 2690210, member: 33119"] A 243 is a fine long range round but you would do better to reload for it too. It's also overbore so barrels won't last as long as other chamberings. This is from my experience if I was to start the long range game anew with regards to caliber selection. Go with a short action set up with a 0.473 bolt face. You can shoot a 308, 6.5 Creenmoor, 243, 260 Rem, 7mm x 08, and 6.5x47 to name some of them. Whichever chambering you buy you can always change barrels out and shoot a different chambering. Although this may cause additional work and money depending on which rifle brand you buy. All of the above mentioned rounds are good long range shooters, some better than others. The 308 has the greatest match grade on the shelf ammo available. Southwest ammo and Cooper Creek ammo make match grade ammo for the 308, 260, and Creed. You can check out both web pages for what they offer. My first LR rifle was a 7wsm. I had a 300wsm I sent off to GA Precision and had them build a 7wsm for me. It's my LR hunting rifle. I also bought a Savage Predator Max 1 in 260 (my sons rifle) for practicing. I was limited to what I could build using a WSM action (Winchester). With the Savage I have numerous chambering options down the road if I want to go that route. One thing you need to know and accept is you'll want to start reloading. You'll save money in the long run. [/QUOTE]
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