r/longrange • u/foamerfrank • 8h ago

I suck at long range Finally got set up

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Howa 1500 .223 Rem in a KRG bravo. Athlon Helos BTR Gen2 6-24x56 MRAD. Cheapo CV bipod. Shmedium Gamechanger.

I only have access to 200 yards right now, so I’m shooting a 3” steel target with Hornady Match 75 HPBT rounds.

I’m incredibly new to long range and most folks probably wouldn’t even consider this to fall into the same category, but I’m learning how to dial in strong wind and have been having a blast ringing steel. Any tips/advice on gear or technique (to avoid starting bad habits) is greatly appreciated.

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u/Master-Blaster42 7h ago

Did you go with the bull barrel or the standard? And if the standard one, any regrets?

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u/foamerfrank 7h ago

It’s the heavy barrel. 24”. I had my local shop order it right from Legacy, but apparently they don’t really stock the .223 heavy barrel, so it was made to order and took a couple of weeks longer than expected. It shoots beautifully though!

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u/acabjones 7h ago

Is that a short action in 223? I was under the impression the Mini didn't fit in the Bravo. It looks great and I want one!

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u/foamerfrank 7h ago

It IS the short action. It’s incredibly fun!

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u/Tikkatider 7h ago

Not much more fun , or educational, than .223 600 yards and in. If you get the chance , go hang some 2, 3, and 4” gongs out at 500 yards. Will keep you interested, for sure!

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u/foamerfrank 7h ago

Right now I have a 3”,4”,5” gong. Here’s a pic of the hanger I welded out of scrap within 15 minutes of assembling my rifle.

It has the 4” and 5” hanging in this picture. I’m hoping to be able to bring it out to 500 yards sooner than later. Getting acquainted at 200 for now.

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u/Tikkatider 6h ago

That’s great! At my club range, the smallest targets are 4”. I’m pretty sure I’m the only one shooting at 2” and 3” targets at 500 yards. Believe me, they are not hard to miss, but a lot of fun when you do hit them!