LJB,
I'm from Indiana as is pointer, who pointed out that there isn't much opportunity for true long range shooting here.
The longest range my sportsman club has is 300 yards. I think this will be a good start. Then maybe mid-range, say 400-600yards. I doubt I'll ever get as good as you guys shooting 800yards, 1,000 yards or longer.
As other have mentioned, a nice fast twist 223rem will probably get me there cheaply enough. As for my "big game" talking white tail deer and wild boar if I want to travel.
Perhaps, I'm thinking wrong, but I'm looking at economical cartridges to shoot that will allow me to shoot a lot relative cheaply. Thus my choice in 223rem and 308win.
