308 is highly capable of being consistent at 1000yds. The 6.5 chamberings just make it easier due to their more efficient Ballistics. The biggest thing to me is ensuring the rifle is capable first. Starting with a good barrel and a stock designed to fit the shooter or be custom adjustable to the shooter. I can shoot a MOA group or better consistently at 1000 with my 308. I've decided my next build will be a 6.5-06 A-Square though because of it's increase in ballistic capability. I thought about going to 260, but hell everyone on the line shoots a 260 or a Creedmore. Great cartridges, but I still like to be a little different.
Lately, I've been delving into the concepts of accuracy and efficiency. Accuracy comes from the shooter once a rig is properly tuned. Efficiency and consistency comes directly from the rig. I've out shot guys with my 308 who were using the 6.5 Creedmore, 260, even 300WM on the line simply because I know my gear better than them. A cartridge alone will not make one a more accurate shooter. I chose to build my skills on the 308 due to it's relatively stable ballistics and reliability.
Building your skills with your gear is the most effective cost efficient choice you can make. I'm not saying don't buld a 260 because if it's what you want to learn on then "get'er done, just trying to make sure you understand that it's the link between shooter and rifle, and constant practice of the fundamentals in every shot you take be it live or dry fire trigger time that makes one most effective at long range.
So my question is what is 1000yds consistently to you? MOA, Half MOA, Sub-Half MOA? If I hadn't gotten into F-Class and Long Range Steel Matches, I may not really need more than what a 308 will provide. With the 308 Match Bullets and Powder are cheaper and easier to find, brass is cheap, and it's a great cartridge for learning long range basics on.
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