Remington 700 Long Range, thoughts?

[ar15barrels]

For the sake of discussion, let's say it will be used for both (so it will be perfect for neither). Hunting up to an elk sized animal out to 400y, and target shooting out to 1000y. Which round would serve better? Or are they close enough that reloading can make up any difference?

I think a 6.5x55 is fine for Elk at 400, but the hunters might have a different idea so I will defer to the elk hunters to answer...

[phil conrad]

I agree with the saying "30 06 is always a good choice."

[michaelthepsycho]

For the sake of discussion, let's say it will be used for both (so it will be perfect for neither). Hunting up to an elk sized animal out to 400y, and target shooting out to 1000y. Which round would serve better? Or are they close enough that reloading can make up any difference?

The farther out, the closer they are in energy; the higher BC takes over. Reloading at close ranges might be able to make up the difference depending on how loose you want to be with the definition (200 ft⋅lb @ 400 yd).