Thread: L.R Rifle

Originally Posted by R93

Didnt realise we were dealing with someone new sorry. So yeah I wouldnt advise anyone new to pick up a 55 and shoot animals to 700.
People do get caught up in ftlbs of energy as a guideline on killing power at range. Most 6.5's will kill on reds at that range depending on projectile, thats what I am saying.
Your last bit of advice is sound and I couldnt improve on it at all.

We may not be dealing with someone new- for all I know he could turn around and say he's last years' F-class Champ

...I just made a bit of an assumption because he said: "i am looking for a longrange rifle, but don't want to go down the magnum road, i shoot mainly reds and am looking for a rifle to shoot out to about 700m, there is quite a bit being written lately about the 6.5x55, what is it about this calibre that makes it a good L.R rifle, is it a good choice to start with? is there another calibre that would be better suited?" And most experienced long-rangers wouldn't ask that sort of question.

(NB: no insult to HUNTY intended by that statement: you should see the shit I was asking 2 1/2 yrs ago ).