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If you had to put 10 shots on a 4" steel plate at 500 Yards #15200856 09/06/20
Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 775 Frisco, TEXAS B Buzzaw OP Campfire Regular
OP Buzzaw Campfire Regular B Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 775 Frisco, TEXAS	What would you build? Please, Be specific in components, etc.

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Re: If you had to put 10 shots on a 4" steel plate at 500 Yards Buzzaw #15200915 09/06/20
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utah708 Campfire Outfitter U Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 7,578	From what position would you be shooting? Bench? prone? Any caliber/energy restrictions? Absent those details, I would build an 8-twist 6mm of some flavor on a Remington clone custom action with a Triggertech and have it weigh about 15 pounds.

Re: If you had to put 10 shots on a 4" steel plate at 500 Yards Buzzaw #15200919 09/06/20
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bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,020 Battle Born	Originally Posted by Buzzaw What would you build? Please, Be specific in components, etc. Black powder? Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: If you had to put 10 shots on a 4" steel plate at 500 Yards Buzzaw #15200922 09/06/20
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bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,020 Battle Born	Thats a big target for 500 yards.. Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: If you had to put 10 shots on a 4" steel plate at 500 Yards Buzzaw #15200934 09/06/20
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Dre Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 3,593 Nonya	You could probably just buy something off the shelf. Such as Tikka TAC in 6.5. All of them do something better than the 30-06, but none of them do everything as well.

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Re: If you had to put 10 shots on a 4" steel plate at 500 Yards Buzzaw #15200967 09/06/20
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pacecars Campfire Tracker P Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,999 Tallahassee, FL USA	I would just get a Steyr SSG .308 with a Kahles 6x scope and call it good Guns don't kill people, it's mostly the bullets

Re: If you had to put 10 shots on a 4" steel plate at 500 Yards Buzzaw #15201330 09/07/20
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JCMCUBIC Campfire Outfitter J Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,758	I'd "build" a Seekins Havak in either 6 CM or 6.5 CM. Lots of combinations on action/barrel maker/etc you could do it with but I think it would be hard to beat what Seekins has put together, I'm doing this with the consideration that it would be used to hunt as well as "just" shoot the 10 shots at 500. I'd make sure it had left side flush cups though....Seekins missed that and it irritates me with this rifle.

Re: If you had to put 10 shots on a 4" steel plate at 500 Yards Buzzaw #15201559 09/07/20
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huntsman22 Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,911 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado	It ain't like flush cups are hard to add......

Re: If you had to put 10 shots on a 4" steel plate at 500 Yards Buzzaw #15201593 09/07/20
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pete53 Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,281 Northern USA	i have a 6.5x284 Bat action,jewel 4 oz. trigger,Brux barrel 8 twist,stock is bigger fiberglass painted and waxed stock,picatinny mnts, 12-42x56 Nightforce scope built by straight line machining. that`s what i build again too. this rifle shoots 2`s and 3`s all day long at 100 yards 5 shot groups with Lapua brass. LIFE NRA , we vote Red up here, Norseman

Re: If you had to put 10 shots on a 4" steel plate at 500 Yards bsa1917hunter #15201760 09/07/20
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Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,305 Durham, CA	Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Thats a big target for 500 yards.. You couldn’t go ten in a row on an 8” plate if your life depended on it. Geez Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

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Re: If you had to put 10 shots on a 4" steel plate at 500 Yards Buzzaw #15201769 09/07/20
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kingston Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32,130 Somewhere between lost and fou...	Originally Posted by 16penny If you put Taco Bell sauce in your ramen noodles it tastes just like poverty

Re: If you had to put 10 shots on a 4" steel plate at 500 Yards Buzzaw #15201840 09/07/20
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aalf Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 16,125 S.W. Wis.	I'd just use my 600/1000 Benchrest rifle..... Bat action, Krieger barrel, McMillan stock, Jewell trigger, Nightforce scope, chambered in 6 Dasher..... Couple of 600 yard targets:

Re: If you had to put 10 shots on a 4" steel plate at 500 Yards Buzzaw #15202459 09/07/20
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OP Buzzaw Campfire Regular B Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 775 Frisco, TEXAS	Thanks guys, I did forget to mention we can only use a front bi pods and a rear bag, bench is ok or prone. I'm liking the 6.5-.284 and the 6 dasher

Re: If you had to put 10 shots on a 4" steel plate at 500 Yards aalf #15202465 09/07/20
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79S Campfire Ranger 7 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 23,499 Alaska valley trash	Originally Posted by aalf I'd just use my 600/1000 Benchrest rifle..... Bat action, Krieger barrel, McMillan stock, Jewell trigger, Nightforce scope, chambered in 6 Dasher..... Couple of 600 yard targets: Nice shooting! You F class guys have some nice rifles that’s for sure! Originally Posted by Bricktop Then STFU. The rest of your statement is superflous bullshit with no real bearing on this discussion other than to massage your own ego. Suckin' on my titties like you wanted me.

Re: If you had to put 10 shots on a 4" steel plate at 500 Yards huntsman22 #15202693 09/07/20
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JCMCUBIC Campfire Outfitter J Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,758	Originally Posted by huntsman22 It ain't like flush cups are hard to add...... No, they aren't. The Havak comes with them on the bottom....hard to add or not, it's still an irritation to need to do it.

Re: If you had to put 10 shots on a 4" steel plate at 500 Yards Buzzaw #15207004 09/08/20
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kingston Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32,130 Somewhere between lost and fou...	I have a feeling this thread will turn out to be foreshadowing. Originally Posted by 16penny If you put Taco Bell sauce in your ramen noodles it tastes just like poverty

Re: If you had to put 10 shots on a 4" steel plate at 500 Yards Buzzaw #15207141 09/08/20
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Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,305 Durham, CA	Gonna break out the welder shortly for all the F class guys.... Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: If you had to put 10 shots on a 4" steel plate at 500 Yards Buzzaw #15207154 09/08/20
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dave7mm Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 8,743 pa	buzzaw This would be a good blueprint for you. Originally Posted by Mauser06 Due to a couple of bad influences...cough dave7mm cough aalf...I wanted to build my first long(er) range rig. Mostly banging steel out to 1k...some paper...maybe try PRS at some point. I still have to bed it and get glass on her...but finally got my barreled action back today. -Kelbly Atlas Tactical action -Bix n' Andy Dakota trigger (likely to be a tacsport later if I wanna go lighter) -6.5mm 8twist Bartlein 5r #13 Sendero/rem varmint profile -Manners PRS-2 in midnight camo -Seekins precision DBM M5 bottom metal -Kelblys new self timing muzzle brake "The Claw" Chambered by Kelblys in 6.5x47 Lapua Weighs in just shy of 10lbs as she sits. My first custom rifle....and I'm smiling ear to ear like a kid on Christmas. Hopefully get her bedded tomorrow and start breaking her in next week. Between flathead fishing, hunting season, and life...I won't get to get real serious till about February unless I kill a buck early. Too many hobbies...not enough time. I have a few couple periods where there's nothing to hunt or catch...which is when I will shoot heavy. Thought I'd share since I posted a teaser a while ago. thank me later dave Only accurate rifles are interesting.

Re: If you had to put 10 shots on a 4" steel plate at 500 Yards Buzzaw #15207156 09/08/20
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Re: If you had to put 10 shots on a 4" steel plate at 500 Yards Buzzaw #15208469 09/09/20
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greydog Campfire Tracker G Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 7,170	I could pick up one of 2 308's or a 6.5 CM. I also have a 30/06 which should do and two 30/40 Krags which should do as well. Oh, and a 8 twist 22-250 and a 6.5/284. The last two are Savages and easily forgettable. GD

Re: If you had to put 10 shots on a 4" steel plate at 500 Yards bsa1917hunter #15208760 09/09/20
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Kaleb Campfire Outfitter K Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,721 TN	Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Thats a big target for 500 yards.. Bull chit. I doubt you can set a swing a 4” plate easily at 500 yards. Especially with black powder. Get real.

Re: If you had to put 10 shots on a 4" steel plate at 500 Yards Buzzaw #15216429 09/12/20
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keith Campfire Tracker K Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 7,197	4" target is about the equal of a standard size clay pigeon.

Re: If you had to put 10 shots on a 4" steel plate at 500 Yards Higginez #15218685 09/12/20
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JohnBurns Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 12,071 Wyoming	Originally Posted by Higginez Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Thats a big target for 500 yards.. You couldn’t go ten in a row on an 8” plate if your life depended on it. Geez Yet he would kick your sad sack azz. Just Sayin. John Burns I have all the sources. They can't stop the signal.

Re: If you had to put 10 shots on a 4" steel plate at 500 Yards Buzzaw #15221743 09/14/20
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ChanceD Campfire Regular C Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 677 Nueces County, TX.	4” plate at 500 is pretty small, despite what was said. It can be done with all types of rifle builds and calibers. For me, I would choose an Accuracy International Rifle with a custom barrel in some type of 6mm. 6GT, 6BR, 6mm creedmore....etc.. A quality bipod, I use atlas, but I still love the Harris and a weibad mini fortune cookie for my rear bag. Just hit up Red beard Gunworks they will hook you up with the set up that will get the job done.

Re: If you had to put 10 shots on a 4" steel plate at 500 Yards Buzzaw #15222078 09/14/20
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whitebread Campfire Regular W Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 563 Raleigh, NC	At 500 with a 6mm 105 Berger going 3100 fps, wind isn't going to be too much of an issue. You can be off on your wind estimate my 3mph and still hit it. I'd use my AI in 6x47 Lapua, which is my PRS gun.

Re: If you had to put 10 shots on a 4" steel plate at 500 Yards Buzzaw #15223618 09/14/20
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Re: If you had to put 10 shots on a 4" steel plate at 500 Yards Buzzaw #15225070 09/15/20
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SS336 Campfire Regular S Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 2,081 Willamette Valley	With my equipment and ability I would have to move 300 yards closer. 😳😂

Re: If you had to put 10 shots on a 4" steel plate at 500 Yards Buzzaw #15225247 09/15/20
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elkmen1 Campfire Regular E Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 782	Lots of nice hardware shown here, thanks for the pictures.

Re: If you had to put 10 shots on a 4" steel plate at 500 Yards SS336 #15225569 09/15/20
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efw Campfire Ranger E Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 29,626 Mi.	Originally Posted by SS336 With my equipment and ability I would have to move 300 yards closer. 😳😂 +1

Re: If you had to put 10 shots on a 4" steel plate at 500 Yards Buzzaw #15227964 09/16/20
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gunner500 Campfire 'Bwana G Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 46,244 Oklahoma	Originally Posted by Buzzaw What would you build? Please, Be specific in components, etc. What I just had built, it'll easily do what you ask. 6.5x55 Swede M-70 long action 28" Kreiger 7.5 twist reamed for 147gr ELD's McMil Edge stock NF 20 moa rail, NF rings 3-12 LRTS Timney at 1 pound. All squared, bedded and floated. Lapua brass, CCI-BR2, 53.5gr H-1000 sends the 147's out at 2960 fps, 3.130 COL. Trump Won!

Re: If you had to put 10 shots on a 4" steel plate at 500 Yards Buzzaw #15260946 09/26/20
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Re: If you had to put 10 shots on a 4" steel plate at 500 Yards JohnBurns #15260969 09/26/20
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bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,020 Battle Born	Originally Posted by JohnBurns Originally Posted by Higginez Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Thats a big target for 500 yards.. You couldn’t go ten in a row on an 8” plate if your life depended on it. Geez Yet he would kick your sad sack azz. Just Sayin. Its pretty easy. Even in the smoke we had a couple weeks ago: Now when I can see the target, its easy enough to put them inside 2.5"... Just sayin. Higgenzs is just pissed because I beat his moa all day long score. Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: If you had to put 10 shots on a 4" steel plate at 500 Yards Buzzaw #15263433 09/27/20
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Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,305 Durham, CA	So, a 10 shot group with a 4+" bull with 2 misses? Fanfuggingtastic. #iguessyousureshowedme Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: If you had to put 10 shots on a 4" steel plate at 500 Yards dave7mm #15306643 10/12/20
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OP Buzzaw Campfire Regular B Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 775 Frisco, TEXAS	Originally Posted by dave7mm buzzaw This would be a good blueprint for you. Originally Posted by Mauser06 Due to a couple of bad influences...cough dave7mm cough aalf...I wanted to build my first long(er) range rig. Mostly banging steel out to 1k...some paper...maybe try PRS at some point. I still have to bed it and get glass on her...but finally got my barreled action back today. -Kelbly Atlas Tactical action -Bix n' Andy Dakota trigger (likely to be a tacsport later if I wanna go lighter) -6.5mm 8twist Bartlein 5r #13 Sendero/rem varmint profile -Manners PRS-2 in midnight camo -Seekins precision DBM M5 bottom metal -Kelblys new self timing muzzle brake "The Claw" Chambered by Kelblys in 6.5x47 Lapua Weighs in just shy of 10lbs as she sits. My first custom rifle....and I'm smiling ear to ear like a kid on Christmas. Hopefully get her bedded tomorrow and start breaking her in next week. Between flathead fishing, hunting season, and life...I won't get to get real serious till about February unless I kill a buck early. Too many hobbies...not enough time. I have a few couple periods where there's nothing to hunt or catch...which is when I will shoot heavy. Thought I'd share since I posted a teaser a while ago. thank me later dave This is the direction I'm heading. Looing at the 6mm's BR, BR-A, GT

Re: If you had to put 10 shots on a 4" steel plate at 500 Yards Buzzaw #15325459 10/19/20
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Bluedreaux Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2007 Posts: 14,653 Texas	If I were gonna call something easy, the next picture I posted wouldn't have 20% misses. Originally Posted by SBTCO your flippant remarks which you so adeptly sling

Re: If you had to put 10 shots on a 4" steel plate at 500 Yards Buzzaw #15327647 10/19/20
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,305 Durham, CA Higginez Campfire Ranger
Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,305 Durham, CA	But, it was smokey.... Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: If you had to put 10 shots on a 4" steel plate at 500 Yards ChanceD #15328191 10/20/20
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MontanaMan Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 23,626	Originally Posted by ChanceD 4” plate at 500 is pretty small, despite what was said. It can be done with all types of rifle builds and calibers. Yep, that's not exactly a gimme.............under 1 MOA, at range for 10 shots. MM

Re: If you had to put 10 shots on a 4" steel plate at 500 Yards Buzzaw #15328409 10/20/20
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greydog Campfire Tracker G Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 7,170	I have fired clean scores at 500 meters before but even on a calm day, can't guarantee it. I have done this with both 308's and 6.5's; built on Model 70 Winchester and Remington 40X actions. I have seen a bunch of guys do the same and better. I have also put nine under a moa then parked one eight inches out when I missed a wind shift. GD

Re: If you had to put 10 shots on a 4" steel plate at 500 Yards Buzzaw #15329107 10/20/20
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keith Campfire Tracker K Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 7,197	We practice with the MINI clay pigeons at 300, they are 1.75" in dia. Then shoot the pieces that are left if there are any. Last edited by keith; 10/20/20.

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