what cartridge in a true heavygun br rifle ?

[Joe Salt]

Jim I do have fun, if I wasn't I wouldn't have been shooting for almost 50 years! I think my rifles are tuned pretty good when ever i get in a relay with some of the top shooters, I'll hang in there or beat them. Love shooting against the best.

Joe Salt

 

[WIB3]

Matt Kline is a class act. His knowledge of 1000yd Benchrest is second to none. I’m proud to say that I am his friend. In the future if all the planets are in line and the record falls I hope it happens in Williamsport, Pa. Too all, 10 shots for record.

 

[Joe Salt]

WIB3 REALLY Matt's your friend! Didn't know the old grump had any. LOL
But he does have a H.G. I'd like to have.

Joe salt

 

[MrMajestic]

Sounds like you need one of them thar 6.5 Creedsmores...May even get some schweet jeulry too...

 

[Bkluke]

I have a light in 6 dasher, and would like to add a true heavy gun, not just shoot the light up one class. suggestions ?
300 wsm ?
300 win mag ?
????????
thinking 18-22 lbs or so complete
no super big cartridges, like my shoulder where it is.

WSM for sure, they just shoot.

 

[Whitehunter]

I am not sure everyone read the question.
I DO NOT WANT TO SHOOT A DASHER AS A HEAVY GUN
I want to shoot something different , bigger and heavier....what I WANT TO DO.
SO YES A 300 WSM FITS, anything else ?
anyone look at the 30prc or the 6.5 prc as a 600/1000 round ?
I got time to work on this and collect bits and pcs.

300 WSM has been proven as great heavy gun. Its my number 1 pick. You ask about a 6.5 prc never shoot one. I used a 6.5x284 with 140 VLD hunting bullets (Berger) as a Rookie to win score in heavy gun at 2011 Nationals. It is a 21 pound gun. I used a 300 WSM (65 pounds) in 2019 at the G.B.A. Nationals on 2 targets and on last target my Light gun in Dasher to win Heavy Gun score. The caliber is just a tool its up to the shooter to know his guns and loads, which one to shoot in the conditions he is shooting in. "MISSISSIPPI"

 

[johara1]

WIB3 REALLY Matt's your friend! Didn't know the old grump had any. LOL
But he does have a H.G. I'd like to have.

Joe salt

Joe, I know he has one...... jim

 

[Joe Salt]

Joe, I know he has one...... jim

Yes he does have a good shooting H.G.

Joe Salt

 

[johara1]

Yes he does have a good shooting H.G.

Joe Salt

Joe, I said Friend and yes he has a good shooting HG.... jim

 

[rsmithsr50]

I seem to recall some dasher shooters getting blown off target at one the nationals(montana ?) but 30's staying on paper. as long as silly ibs rule that dq's misses, i'd like to have something bigger than a 6 on hand in heavy. looks like wsm is the answer, now to stir the pot, any reason to go up to 300 wm and a heavier bullet 230 250 ?
and thanks

 

[Frederick L Dick]

i used a 50 lb gun in IBS 1000 yds at Quantico when IBS shot there. its for sale 540-295-9560

 

[rsmithsr50]

thank you for the offer, but I do not think I am carrying a 50 pound rifle ...ANYWHERE.

i used a 50 lb gun in IBS 1000 yds at Quantico when IBS shot there. its for sale 540-295-9560

 

[Whitehunter]

I seem to recall some dasher shooters getting blown off target at one the nationals(montana ?) but 30's staying on paper. as long as silly ibs rule that dq's misses, i'd like to have something bigger than a 6 on hand in heavy. looks like wsm is the answer, now to stir the pot, any reason to go up to 300 wm and a heavier bullet 230 250 ?
and thanks

This will happen with a WSM are 300 wm with heavy bullets if you shoot enough. I have seen hole replies blown off paper.

 

[rsmithsr50]

yes but....
this was 6 vs 30 and the 30's stayed on.
the reason to have a 30 in addition to a 6.

This will happen with a WSM are 300 wm with heavy bullets if you shoot enough. I have seen hole replies blown off paper.

 

[jamesh]

I'll add 7mm SAUM or 300 PRC

 

[ttfreestyle]

yes but....
this was 6 vs 30 and the 30's stayed on.
the reason to have a 30 in addition to a 6.

Wouldn’t there need to be equal numbers of 6’s vs 30’s for this data to be accurate?

 

[rsmithsr50]

no all you need to know is that SOME 6'S MISSED THE WIND CHANGE BIG TIME and the 30's stayed on target. again it is about a big heavy 30 for heavy gun PERIOD.

Wouldn’t there need to be equal numbers of 6’s vs 30’s for this data to be accurate?

 

[Stan Taylor]

no all you need to know is that SOME 6'S MISSED THE WIND CHANGE BIG TIME and the 30's stayed on target. again it is about a big heavy 30 for heavy gun PERIOD.

In your original post did you not say you want the heavy gun to weight no more than say 25 lb

 

[rsmithsr50]

big and heavy ...compared to a lite 6 dasher or clone.... yes less than 25 is a good spot, looks like the 300 wm or 300 wsm is the winner . no 80 lb 6mm's for me, no 100 lb 375's either.
just 200-250 gr in a 30 cal in a 18-25 lb rifle.

In your original post did you not say you want the heavy gun two weight no more than say 25 lb

 

[Stan Taylor]

big and heavy ...compared to a lite 6 dasher or clone.... yes less than 25 is a good spot, looks like the 300 wm or 300 wsm is the winner . no 80 lb 6mm's for me, no 100 lb 375's either.
just 200-250 gr in a 30 cal in a 18-25 lb rifle.

Truly and honestly you ain't going to like what I got to say if you're not willing to go heavier and want to shoot a 30 caliber I personally don't think it'll work for you especially in a heavy gun shooting 10 shot groups.