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sellersrobe
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- Jun 12, 2023
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Hi all, brand new shooter here. Due to some stupidity on my end, I ended up bidding on the wrong auction item and purchased a Vanguard in 270 instead of in 300 WSM. I felt wrong canceling since it was my own mistake and not theirs, so I'm taking delivery of it. I do have some interest in long range shooting. I got permission to plink on my friend's farm that could stretch out well over 1,000 yards, albeit at a pretty steep incline. Obviously, I have a long way to go before I hope to be hitting at those distances, but would like a gun chambered in a round that can grow with me.
In addition to this, I don't intend to use my gun to hunt unless it's at longer ranges, as I love to bow hunt. I could see the fun in taking a 400 yard shot once I'm proficient enough for it to be ethical, but I don't see myself hunting with a rifle in situations limited to 100-200 yards.
I understand that while the 270 Winchester can be a phenomenal round in many circumstances, it isn't necessarily fit for long range shooting. Would it be worth it to see if I could trade my rifle for something chambered in a more common long range round? If so, what would you recommend? I'd prefer the ammo to be relatively plentiful if possible, as where I'm at it can be hard to find niche calibers. Thanks for taking the time to read and offering any advice you may have.
In addition to this, I don't intend to use my gun to hunt unless it's at longer ranges, as I love to bow hunt. I could see the fun in taking a 400 yard shot once I'm proficient enough for it to be ethical, but I don't see myself hunting with a rifle in situations limited to 100-200 yards.
I understand that while the 270 Winchester can be a phenomenal round in many circumstances, it isn't necessarily fit for long range shooting. Would it be worth it to see if I could trade my rifle for something chambered in a more common long range round? If so, what would you recommend? I'd prefer the ammo to be relatively plentiful if possible, as where I'm at it can be hard to find niche calibers. Thanks for taking the time to read and offering any advice you may have.