Where's Bruce?
WKR
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I am shooting a Rem model 700 w/ a Timney trigger, muzzle break and aftermarket recoil pad using BUFFALO-BARNES PREMIUM LEAD-FREE 300 WIN. MAG. SUPERCHARGED 200 gr. Barnes TSX @ 2900 fps/ME 3,734 ft. lbs. I am looking to upgrade my hunting scope to something like the NF ATACR 5-25x56mm scope Mil-R but question if this is too much glass for hunting with my rifle.
I am not proficient in LR shooting and trying to expand my effective range from 200 yards to at least 600 yards and ultimately 1000 yards (just so I can say I can do it...would not likely take a shot like that at an animal unless I had already put a bullet in it and needed a follow-up). In fact, the only reason I wanna be proficient to 600 yards is so I can feel confident taking an animal at 400-500. But setting that aside, what would be the outer limit for this rifle and ammo (best guess)? Could it actually be 1100 yards?
Secondly, for those who have no experience with tactical scopes and turrets...how steep is the learning curve to effectively using one?
Lastly, though I have not tried it, there is also an alternative I am considering, the BUFFALO-BARNES PREMIUM LEAD FREE 300 WIN. MAG. SUPERCHARGED BUFFALO-BARNES PREMIUM LEAD-FREE 300 WIN. MAG. SUPERCHARGED - 180 gr. Barnes TTSX @ 3100 fps/ME 3,840 ft. lbs. How much difference would this make in LR shooting IRL? Measurable?
Many thanks.
I am not proficient in LR shooting and trying to expand my effective range from 200 yards to at least 600 yards and ultimately 1000 yards (just so I can say I can do it...would not likely take a shot like that at an animal unless I had already put a bullet in it and needed a follow-up). In fact, the only reason I wanna be proficient to 600 yards is so I can feel confident taking an animal at 400-500. But setting that aside, what would be the outer limit for this rifle and ammo (best guess)? Could it actually be 1100 yards?
Secondly, for those who have no experience with tactical scopes and turrets...how steep is the learning curve to effectively using one?
Lastly, though I have not tried it, there is also an alternative I am considering, the BUFFALO-BARNES PREMIUM LEAD FREE 300 WIN. MAG. SUPERCHARGED BUFFALO-BARNES PREMIUM LEAD-FREE 300 WIN. MAG. SUPERCHARGED - 180 gr. Barnes TTSX @ 3100 fps/ME 3,840 ft. lbs. How much difference would this make in LR shooting IRL? Measurable?
Many thanks.