Hit the steel plate at 1000 yards!

Snidely Whiplash · 02-15-2015, 03:26 AM

I've been working in a 1000 yard shot with my Cooper 54 Excalibur .260 with Valdada high-end Euro glass to compliment the rifles quality.

I worked out the mat myself and never took any lessons in long range stuff. I used a buddy to spot where my shot was going and he guided me to the plate. The winds gave us a break and were below 10 mph all morning. Using Monolitiic Munitions 109gr GS Custom bullet, I finally rand the gong. For a couple of guys going it on their own, we only took 87 rounds to get it done.

Once we have the 1000 yard thing down, it's time for a custom action and 26" barrel. The 1500 yard gong is calling.

I read on a forum today where a guy used a .260 to drop an elk at 480 yards. The .260 is an amazing round.

Whoomba · 02-15-2015, 08:12 PM

I gotta call BS on dropping an elk with that thing.

Bulldog3071 · 02-15-2015, 08:59 PM

Good job 1000 yards is a tough shot, way to many variables but with pratice it gets easy and is fun.

2010SSRSM6 · 02-16-2015, 07:28 AM

How large is your plate? Nothing like the satisfaction of hearing that crack

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*SSE 4 2SS* · 02-16-2015, 12:00 PM

OP, have you thought about the F Class shooting competition... Most guys to my understanding are shooting .300 ammunition... A friend that I work with does his own custom loading and he is shooting .280 ammunition. He and his team won the National Championship 1000 yard Competition...

http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/...pen-champions/

Skogen · 02-19-2015, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whoomba

I gotta call BS on dropping an elk with that thing.

It can be done. The 260 is an amazing round. Just need to be knowledgeable where you are placing your round in the animal.

I have a AR-10 in a 6.5 Creedmore, very similar round. Never shot a elk with it, but have no issue tipping a wolf over at over 600...

If you want to discuss long range shooting, ask Fiftydriver on here. He is an amazing gun smith and has lots of knowledge of long range shooting.

NicKey · 02-19-2015, 06:04 PM

And I was proud to hit the bulls eye at 300 yards, btw your not going to hear much at 1,000 yards ; )

ChrisBlair · 02-21-2015, 01:00 PM

I don't care if it takes an Elk or not. I just wish there was a 1,000 yard range around here :(

02-15-2015, 03:26 AM	#1
Snidely Whiplash Fight Crime, Drive Armed Drives: '14 2SS Yelo Maro, HD collection Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NRH, TX Posts: 985	Hit the steel plate at 1000 yards! I've been working in a 1000 yard shot with my Cooper 54 Excalibur .260 with Valdada high-end Euro glass to compliment the rifles quality. I worked out the mat myself and never took any lessons in long range stuff. I used a buddy to spot where my shot was going and he guided me to the plate. The winds gave us a break and were below 10 mph all morning. Using Monolitiic Munitions 109gr GS Custom bullet, I finally rand the gong. For a couple of guys going it on their own, we only took 87 rounds to get it done. Once we have the 1000 yard thing down, it's time for a custom action and 26" barrel. The 1500 yard gong is calling. I read on a forum today where a guy used a .260 to drop an elk at 480 yards. The .260 is an amazing round. __________________ Bring back Sunoco 260 to the local station. Some folks STILL drive L-88s and need the good gas.

02-16-2015, 07:28 AM	#4
2010SSRSM6 Drives: My wife crazy with my C5 usage. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 6,553 View My Garage	How large is your plate? Nothing like the satisfaction of hearing that crack Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION......again......

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SSE 4 2SS Boosted Moderator Drives: Bone Stock LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marion Tx Posts: 15,802	OP, have you thought about the F Class shooting competition... Most guys to my understanding are shooting .300 ammunition... A friend that I work with does his own custom loading and he is shooting .280 ammunition. He and his team won the National Championship 1000 yard Competition... http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/...pen-champions/ __________________ If the car feels like it is on rails, you are probably driving too slow. -Ross Bentley Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall. Torque is how far you take the wall with you. “If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.” Mario Andretti If you can turn, you ain't going fast enough...

02-21-2015, 01:00 PM	#8
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	I don't care if it takes an Elk or not. I just wish there was a 1,000 yard range around here :( __________________

02-15-2015, 08:12 PM	#2
Whoomba Drives: 2024 Camaro 2SS CE Convertible Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 1,456	I gotta call BS on dropping an elk with that thing.

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Bulldog3071 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 930 View My Garage	Good job 1000 yards is a tough shot, way to many variables but with pratice it gets easy and is fun.

02-19-2015, 06:04 PM	#7
NicKey Drives: Nickey Super Camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Loves Park, Illinois Posts: 1,686	And I was proud to hit the bulls eye at 300 yards, btw your not going to hear much at 1,000 yards ; )