Originally Posted by
OdinIII
There's also nothing wrong with a 223 at 500. My 24" bolt gun has out shot many custom rifles in precision matches. If I were building today, it would be built on an AR platform.
It mostly comes down to familiarity. Until you get your feet very wet reloading, you'll appreciate cheap practice ammo. It's easy to obsess over gear but always remember that it's the man holding it that almost always makes it the winning gear.
I realize that this thread is about the RPR but I would agree on the 223 with heavy bullets. Costs less to shoot and will keep up with a 308 at 500. The 6.5 is going to give you an edge in the wind but it still boils down to the shooter being able to read wind and make the shot.
Originally Posted by
The FNG
but they push a .308 out to a mile without concern
Without concern? I would suggest doing it yourself before coming on a forum and saying such things. I also would consider a hit on a 36x36" target as a sighter, not practical accuracy.
"The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental." John Steinbeck
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