long range caliber

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motorcyclemac

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I am planning to build a rifle in the future. I have quite a parts list in my head to amount to about $4000.

The intended use for this rifle will be bench rest and hopefully if I do my part out to 1000 yards.

I am in a struggle for caliber. I want to use 6.5mm. I am thinking 6.5-08 Ackley Improved...or 6.5-284. If I go long action...should I consider 6.5-06 AI?

What says you?

Cheers
Mac.
 
A lot of good calibers out there. This here is mainly a short range Benchrest. Try the 1000yd or f-class forum on this site. You'll get a lot better advice probably. However, that being said, welcome to the site and good luck in your adventures

Hovis
 
Thanks Hovis,

I am still learning the various places to ask my questions. I copied this post to the 600/1000 list.

Cheers
Mac.
 
I think the forum title should include something that is more specific about "Centerfire Benchrest".

A new person may see it first when scrolling down and immediately feel it is a "general" benchrest forum to post in, as many do.
 
I once suggested this forum be called the 100/200 Yard Centerfire Benchrest Forum ... but it must have died in committee (as they say in politics). :( Perhaps Wilbur will reconsider. :)
 
I agree...that would be a better name for it. I would have surely sorted things out better if it was.

Thanks
Mac.
 
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