[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Help pick two calibers.

Posted: 12/14/2016 8:30:22 PM EDT

I have two 6-24x50 scopes I need to repurpose. Don't currently have any bolt actions in the stable. New to long range shooting and have access to a 1000 yard range. Have one 308 18 inch ar already. Looking for suggestions. Mostly long range bench rest shooting, no hunting use for these. Thanks! Open to any and all suggestions but looking for stuff I can buy off the shelf at cabelas as I don't reload.

Posted: 12/14/2016 9:13:00 PM EDT

[#1]

I'll be the first to suggest a Creedmoor.

Posted: 12/15/2016 8:58:01 AM EDT

[#2]

May as well jump on the creedmor wagon. 6 or 6.5.

6.5 will be more available and heavy better barrel life.

Posted: 12/15/2016 9:51:25 AM EDT

[#3]

6.5 creedmoor
300WM if you decide you need to stretch your legs beyond 1000. if not the 6.5 will handle it fine

don't be afraid to branch out beyond cabelas. You could always buy ammo online and have a greater selection and probably save some money.

Posted: 12/15/2016 12:43:53 PM EDT

[#4]

honestly a 6.5 Creedmoor is awesome even in a sh*& rifle.
However a 308 is good too because it is so common and there is so much good match out there too, good starter rifle to learn from, lots of applications and HB options out there with that cal

Posted: 12/15/2016 1:38:53 PM EDT

[#5]

Get something in 6.5mm. If you cannot, get something that uses 0.264" diameter bullets.

Posted: 12/15/2016 3:44:24 PM EDT

[#6]

28 Nosler
338 Lapua

Posted: 12/15/2016 9:49:12 PM EDT

[#7]

338 lapua magnum! Go big or go home. Reach out and touch someone beyond 1000 yards.

Posted: 12/15/2016 10:31:51 PM EDT

[#8]

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That man has the correct answer.

Posted: 12/15/2016 11:40:45 PM EDT

[#9]

Creedmoor 6.5 is best 6.5

Posted: 12/16/2016 6:39:26 AM EDT

[#10]

7mm 08
260 Remington

Posted: 12/16/2016 8:05:13 AM EDT

[#11]

6.5 Creedmoor
.308

Both use short actions, only requires a barrel swap, can use the same magazines if you're using them, readily available in multiple platforms, lots of factory loads available.

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