I would be using 750grain BT's and I the farthest I would be shooting is 1,000 yds at max, but the norm would most likely be between 700-800 yds. I would also be lugging the rifle around for several hours a day at times. On the other hand, this rifle won't be used in competitions at all so I'm not after extreme accuracy; the two most important things to me are the length and the weight of the rifle.
Using the info above can you recomend the minimum length the barrel should be for shooting at the aforementiond distances? 27", 24", 21", maybe less?
Also, can you recomend some scopes that can handle the recoil of the .50 that would have an appropriate magnification for said distances; and could you also recomend the best all around reticle for general shooting purposes (i.e. hunting, and *non-competitive* target practice)
I have posted this in the .50cal forum as well but I don't think it will get as many responses as it will here so, if any of you could assist me I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks
Larry A.