This last range trip has been a blast. I haven't met anyone that hated shooting clay pigeons at 1000 yards. First rifle to shoot was a 3006 shooting 175gr Sierra Matchking at 2670. The gun was great, and had a great group all things considered at 1000 yards. The barrel was a 24" varmint contour CBI barrel on a trued remington action.

I recently developed an awesome load for my 260. It's pushing 140gr Berger Hybrid at 2850fps. (H4350 is an awesome powder for 260). The first shot took a pigeon out. Out of 20 rounds, 5 more pigeons would be no more.

The third rifle was a 308 shooting the 168gr Sierra TMK at 2700fps. This rifle also grouped well, but alas, the pigeons stood firm.

I've had similar results with my 7mm remington magnum at 1000 yards and easily blasting pigeons. If the wind hadn't been blowing 3 different directions, I might have done better. I know you guys would consider that an easy shot, with a 308, but I don't have that kind of skill.

Once I'm done with my friend's build, I'm going to rebarrel my 308. I'm thinking a straight 284 shooting the 162gr Hornady ELD. What are your thoughts on a straight 284?