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Originally Posted by Classic
I have a pretty good selection of hunting rounds already at home, and want this to be a custom target rifle based on a tactical platform, not benchrest. I will be using it to develop my marksmanship skills past 600 yards. Still willing to hear any suggestions etc.
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Classic:
A custom target rifle and a tactical rifle are mutually exclusive for 1000 yard work. You will also see distinct differences at 600 yards. There is no compromise so choose one or the other.
The Palma rifles Peregrino talks about are single shot quad locks with 30 inch barrels and the shooters smoke the 155 Palma Match bullet out of the rifle. 2000 rounds from a barrel if one is lucky.
If you are going to sharpen your marksmanship skills, you need to compete in NRA High Power. I advise you research High Power to see what the disciplines entail and what types of rifles are allowed. You won't shoot a 300 WSM over the course but can (if you want to lose badly) in F-Class.
I liken a 300 WSM to a 30-06. About the same powder capacity and the same ideal bullet weight for cartridge efficiency. I believe the 300 SM is ideally suited for a 180 grain bullet. I figure barrel life will be 2000 - 3000 max.
I figure it is your choice -- I wouldn't because a .260, 6/5-06, or 6.5/284 will smoke a 300 WSM to 1000 yards.
Gene