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<blockquote data-quote="Jcann" data-source="post: 2689059" data-attributes="member: 33119"><p>It would behoove you to research more before settling on a 7mag for long range target shooting. Most who endeavor to shoot long range matches do so with 6mm or 6.5mm. Those who do so as a hobby and an occasional match use 308. I routinely shoot 80-100 rounds of 180gr 7wsm in a shooting session. My rifle has a break and recoils like a 243. It's mainly for long range hunting where the advantage of terminal ballistics shines. If you can shoot this many rounds in a shooting session and not develop a flinch....well, you're doing great. My range is set up to 750yds and shooting 10" steel at that range is common. It's not always consistent though due to wind.</p><p></p><p>You still have the issue of ammo. Even if you start reloading you'll get about 100 rounds per pound of powder. Shooting a short action caliber you'll double your round count. Hence, shooting a short action caliber saves money which allows you to shoot more which eats up your savings. It's a vicious circle.</p><p></p><p>If you're starting out in this game trying to stay on the cheep, don't start. A Remington is a fine rifle. Eventually you'll want a different trigger, stock, barrel, bottom metal, action work, etc. before you know it you've got $3,000-$3,500 in your rifle $1,000-$2,500 in a scope, and $600-$800 in reloading equipment not to mention a range finder, wind meter, and chronograph.</p><p></p><p>I'm not trying to talk you out of shooting longer ranges; its a lot of fun. Shooting a different caliber at first will probably make you a better long range shooter quicker and will also do so with less money spent in the long run. Once you master 1K then start looking at the belted magnums.</p><p></p><p>Basically the 7mag is over kill for what you're wanting to do (target shoot out to 1,000yds). There are much better, less expensive, easier on the body calibers out there.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jcann, post: 2689059, member: 33119"] It would behoove you to research more before settling on a 7mag for long range target shooting. Most who endeavor to shoot long range matches do so with 6mm or 6.5mm. Those who do so as a hobby and an occasional match use 308. I routinely shoot 80-100 rounds of 180gr 7wsm in a shooting session. My rifle has a break and recoils like a 243. It's mainly for long range hunting where the advantage of terminal ballistics shines. If you can shoot this many rounds in a shooting session and not develop a flinch....well, you're doing great. My range is set up to 750yds and shooting 10" steel at that range is common. It's not always consistent though due to wind. You still have the issue of ammo. Even if you start reloading you'll get about 100 rounds per pound of powder. Shooting a short action caliber you'll double your round count. Hence, shooting a short action caliber saves money which allows you to shoot more which eats up your savings. It's a vicious circle. If you're starting out in this game trying to stay on the cheep, don't start. A Remington is a fine rifle. Eventually you'll want a different trigger, stock, barrel, bottom metal, action work, etc. before you know it you've got $3,000-$3,500 in your rifle $1,000-$2,500 in a scope, and $600-$800 in reloading equipment not to mention a range finder, wind meter, and chronograph. I'm not trying to talk you out of shooting longer ranges; its a lot of fun. Shooting a different caliber at first will probably make you a better long range shooter quicker and will also do so with less money spent in the long run. Once you master 1K then start looking at the belted magnums. Basically the 7mag is over kill for what you're wanting to do (target shoot out to 1,000yds). There are much better, less expensive, easier on the body calibers out there. [/QUOTE]
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