Having shot .308 at 600 & 1000 yard F class matches I noticed a few things. Note: I was using the then SMK Palma 155 gr bullet. The current Palma bullet has a BC over .500. I got lots less drop at 1K and the wind drift @ 2850 f/s was same/same as the 175 SMK at lower velocities.

1. 600 yards is basic ballistic math and shooting fundamentals. Wind is a consideration, but easily coped with.

2. 1K is still fundamentals, but judging the wind is an art form.

3. I got to shoot a national class winning rifle with a Nightforce scope. They may well be worth the money (I could see scoring rings at 1K), but I can't afford them.