Best Caliber for 1000 yd target shooting?

[MichaelJ]

Ok, I've been wanting to just for the heck of it, buy a gun that has a good trajectory out to 1000 yds. Or close to it. I was thinking 308. Because that is what the army uses for a sniper rifle. Thanks.

Michael~All Gods creatures welcome... right next to the mashed potatoes and gravy.

 

[Mammoth]

This might help you out a bit.
http://www.riflebarrels.com/articles/longrange_shooting/shooting_hunting.htm

 

[MichaelJ]

Very interesting. Thanks for the link!

Michael~All Gods creatures welcome... right next to the mashed potatoes and gravy.

 

[HGHCOUNTRY]

Very intersting article. Those guys are sure dedicated to their sport.

-Hghcountry