thanks ernie, actually i'm kinnda wondering what it would take caliber wise for 250 yards, or a little more on elk. i guess my 15" 7-08 will work for less yardage. also, it'd be kinnda cool to have a really long range target shooter. heck, if i'd win the lottery or something(very doubtful ), i could shoot targets out yonder with ya, at the long range shoot.

how much trouble are belted cases in reloading?
i'm thinkin 300wmag, or 338wmag 17" handgun barrel set up with a rifle forend on a encore.