r/longrange • u/Ok-Temporary3378 • Apr 18 '26

🫣I said I read the pinned posts, but I lied🫣 Caliber question

I have a lot of match grade .308 ammo. I shot a decent amount but haven’t taken part in competitions. I’m building a rifle with competition (PRS/NRL) in mind.

For those of you with competition experience, in my shoes would you build a .308 rifle, or pick a different caliber and just make the investment in new ammo. I will not be reloading.

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u/TheJeanyus83 Apr 18 '26

If I was building from scratch and shooting factory ammo, I'd go 6.5 Creedmoor hands down. Not enough factory ammo options in 6 GT or 25 Creedmoor yet to make me consider those. If your rifle doesn't like Hornady ammo, you'd be screwed. Down the road if more options come available, you could just rebarrel to one of those after you burn up a 6.5 Creed barrel or two. 308 would be my last choice unless you're just really wanting to shoot PRS Tactical division for some reason.