Thread: need advice on cal long range rifle

Originally Posted by nzteza

thinking about a long range rifle talking cal
338lm
300wm
300rum
7mm rem mag
barrel life
cost of reloading
shooting out to 1000-1500
i like the savage 338lm good price does some one have one they can give me a review on or looking at getting one made
any body got some advice
cheers terry

Any rifle that is going to shoot out to the 1500 mark is not going to be cheap to load for. You need good projectiles to go the distance, and good projectiles are not cheap. As for powder, I know that when reloading for my STW I am pouring close to 100 grains each time and those 1 lb plastic bottles get tossed over the shoulder at regular intervals. Good brass is not cheap but will last if looked after by not having to throw too many away because of over loading. I never have to justify my reloading costs to myself or anyone else, but i try to keep a straight face when pushing the plastic card over the counter.