Club Match 5 times a year...100-300 yds Score...Caliber ?...budget sensitive...

[dolek]

I know these threads are not for everyone, but I hope to gain some knowledge on this for a new/young shooter...someones opinion besides mine will go a long ways.

One of my local clubs has a score competition once a year,but hoping to grow on that . I have a donor Rem 700 SA and Jewell trigger...I want to build from there for a new shooter . Build is budget sensitive ,trying to get the best bang for the buck with one caliber for 100-300 yard score . Would like to use Lapua brass with zero neck turning and little to no fire-forming . His first choice so far is 6 BR , research has just begun . Looking for opinions on other choices . Thanks for any help.

Initial start up price is a consideration, would like to keep the price of dies and brass to a reasonable level.

 

[Rdlningcltchdmpr]

6br would probably be the ticket. Easy/smeazy- buy , load and choot. I am doing a wildcat that is easy also, 30×33 kurz. I'm getting a reamer made and it should be done soon. Brass is on sale for $19.95/100pcs. Wow ! It will be great for score matches.

 

[Toby Bradshaw]

Best-edge scoring? 30BR for ease of tuning/preloading/winning. Most reamers are for tight necks, though.

6BR 12tw 80gr Bart's or Berger for minimal brass prep and lower bullet cost.

 

[Richard Coody]

I love a 6br. If you want a fun range gun for the rest of the year that would be the ticket.

But for those ranges 30br or 6ppc could put you in the winners circle.

Dies i would go harrells simi-custom sizer. Best $85 you will spend.
Go wilson in line seater with an arbor press for bullet seating.

Even including the arbor press you will come out cheaper than a redding set and you will have better dies

Your barrel and trigger are the heart. Short range benchrest shooters really like shilen barrels. You already have the jewel.

Now a good benchrest stock bedded right and you have a winner

 

[Uthink Uknow]

I like that five matches per year idea. It’s not so weighty that it infringes on other plans for many shooters.

 

[dolek]

I like that five matches per year idea. It’s not so weighty that it infringes on other plans for many shooters.

We started two years ago with a competition at the annual field day . It grew some this past year so we are trying to expand it . We have never had organized bench shooting there . Archery and clays are popular,most rifle shooting is just before deer season .

 

[dolek]

Thanks folks ,looks like 6 BR makes the most sense . Ease of brass prep and cost alone are major factors , that and less recoil will allow for more enjoyable range time which will make him a better shooter.

 

[creedfan]

everyone should have at least one 6br. it’s a amazing little round.

 

[JEFFPPC]

I know these threads are not for everyone, but I hope to gain some knowledge on this for a new/young shooter...someones opinion besides mine will go a long ways.

One of my local clubs has a score competition once a year,but hoping to grow on that . I have a donor Rem 700 SA and Jewell trigger...I want to build from there for a new shooter . Build is budget sensitive ,trying to get the best bang for the buck with one caliber for 100-300 yard score . Would like to use Lapua brass with zero neck turning and little to no fire-forming . His first choice so far is 6 BR , research has just begun . Looking for opinions on other choices . Thanks for any help.

Initial start up price is a consideration, would like to keep the price of dies and brass to a reasonable level.

Depends on the target. If the highest score value is a dot I say .30br. If its a 10 ring I would go with Br or PPC.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Ppc used from bob white.

 

[DirtySteve]

6 BR.. In a KRG Bravo Chassis stock.

 

[R.Morehouse]

I will agree with the above post to help keep the cost down. The barreled action in a chassis shooting off a bipod and rear bag will be a versatile set-up. If you do have a front rest for bench shooting you could always fit a bag-rider on the forend. You would be able to run the gun as a repeater or single shot and be able to hunt with it as well..........Best of luck

Regards
Rick

 

[Codeman]

A 30 Br would be my first choice but..

Don't overlook a .308, its a very versatile round.

 

[sqrlgtr]

Score shooting fir a younger shooter 30br find the load the barrel likes and load um up for the year.My experience as well as others.You dont have to worry about load and can concentrate on shooting skills and confidence...2nd choice would be 6br....Just my 2 cents worth good luck with whatever y’all decide on.

 

[JimPag]

If your shooting score then a 30BR would be the best choice. No need to put yourself at a disadvantage right from the start especially at 100 yards. At 2 & 300 your just trying to stay clean so a 6BR isn't a bad choice at those two yardages. Bullets are a factor. 30 caliber match bullets can be had from 40 to 45 cents each and 6's are usually ten to twelve cents cheaper so u have that to consider.

 

[dolek]

Thanks for all the great info and opinions . Due to a generous offer from a forum member I have decided on 6 BR ....I received an offer I can't refuse on a barrel . Maybe once we get rolling we can explore the PPC and the 30 BR . This rifle will also be free to shoot for others at the matches/field day ,would love to get everyone involved I can.

Thank you.

 

[Steve Ladino]

I know these threads are not for everyone, but I hope to gain some knowledge on this for a new/young shooter...someones opinion besides mine will go a long ways.

One of my local clubs has a score competition once a year,but hoping to grow on that . I have a donor Rem 700 SA and Jewell trigger...I want to build from there for a new shooter . Build is budget sensitive ,trying to get the best bang for the buck with one caliber for 100-300 yard score . Would like to use Lapua brass with zero neck turning and little to no fire-forming . His first choice so far is 6 BR , research has just begun . Looking for opinions on other choices . Thanks for any help.

Initial start up price is a consideration, would like to keep the price of dies and brass to a reasonable level.

I'm not sold on rigging up a new young shooter with the elite stuff all us older guys use. A .223 can perform quite admirably at those ranges. The reloading equipment is cheap and good bullets are too. This person will become more accomplished as he spends time competing / practicing and wont be shaving out the guilt edges of his six barrel. The .30 doesn't kick to hard but it might be a little much for a new young shooter and it will be more expensive initially to build and feed.

 

[dolek]

I'm not sold on rigging up a new young shooter with the elite stuff all us older guys use. A .223 can perform quite admirably at those ranges. The reloading equipment is cheap and good bullets are too. This person will become more accomplished as he spends time competing / practicing and wont be shaving out the guilt edges of his six barrel. The .30 doesn't kick to hard but it might be a little much for a new young shooter and it will be more expensive initially to build and feed.

I have a lifetime of all things .223 . That's what he is using now . Who am I to hold him back if he wants to see what he is capable of ?

 

[sawcarver]

A 6br would allow him to shoot these matches but also do F-class matches if he wanted to or bang some steel at 5-600 yards. My kids love banging steel.

 

[rebs]

what amount of recoil do you get from a 30 BR ?