If it makes you feel better to hate the 6.5 Creedmoor, go ahead. Ammunition choices have increased lately, and Hornady has ammunition with the 87-grain VMAX and 103-grain ELD-X for long-range hunting. This includes gear reviews, features on technical innovations, stories on shooting techniques and general hunting coverage with the occasional fishing story thrown into the mix. The Creedmoor is the hottest cartridge on the planet. Prices vary greatly for rifles, but feeding them is a whole different story even if you reload. not a fave I take it, Curious what your thoughts are about the Win 300 WSM. High ballistic coefficient bullets around 100 grains give this round excellent performance out to 1,000 yards. If you like the idea of a six-five for going long, but hate the Creed and want something a bit different, the 6.5-284 Norma is the way to go. 500-yard drop: 45 inches (based on a 100-yard zero). Soft shooting 6mms give the most bang for the buck when comparing their long-range capabilities with how (relatively) affordable they are to reload. The long range military rifles on my list would start with the .338 Lapua, .375 Cheytec, .408 Cheytac, the .416 Barrett and finally the .50 Bmg. This upstart has been on a tear since its introduction in 2007 and evokes passionate responsesboth pro and conlike no other cartridge in recent memory. But putting the emotional draws to the cartridge aside, there are still plenty of pragmatic reasons for the choice. In the old way of thinking that was good because I could achieve that consistently. The result of this work was a flat shooting and hard hitting sniper cartridge with 200 to 400 yards of extended reach compared to the 7.62mm M118. Trajectory flatness is a function of muzzle velocity. Cost, ease of part acquirement, availability, things you can run in an AR platform, or a perceived "coolness" factor? There's plenty of people that are just fine a 500 yds. More important is consistency, and the mild-mannered .308 demonstrates that in spades. If that is 100 yards for him fine, it might 1200 yards for me given my skills , equipment, training, & practice.. These cartridges all drop less than 255 at 1,000 yards. (I looked into it once but can't remember exactly.. The .30 Stewart, however, is based on the 6.5 Grendel necked up to .30 caliber. Bottom line, I agree its in our best interest and the animals' best interest to get as close as we can. Why It Made the Cut: The 6mm Dasher consistently wins in competition. (The main exception would be shooting canyon to canyon - you may not be able to get closer) I personally won't take shots that have a time of flight of about .5, .6 seconds so time of flight becomes an issue also. That versatility is what drew Col. Jeff Cooper to the round when he refined his ideas about the scout rifle. Don't need to be a super-awesome-Operator or competitive shooter to know this. rounds to their specs. Some of the best loads I have shot through various .223 Wylde/5.56 NATO chambers have been: The .224 Valkyrie was developed with long-range shooting in mind from its inception. But don't let that stop you and keep us informed of your progress. projectiles begins to add up and they shoot flatter at extreme range. When loading the cartridges the bullets were only seated .12 inches into the cases. After reaching out to 1,250 yards on a trip to the amazing High Bar Homestead in Gillette, WY, I am now a firm believer in the .224 Valkyrie. As for its effectiveness on game, theres little doubt about its track record there. But as with the 6.5 PRC, there are not a lot of factory-ammo options to choose from. They considered the .338 Lapua as an option, but the .300 Win. Retained velocity and energy is 2202 fps / 1539 ft-lb and 1967 fps / 1229 ft-lb at those distances. Subscribe to OL+ for our best feature stories and photography. With the right bullet and (as always) good shot placement, the 6.5 Creedmoor hits hard. So it just depends , but I wouldn't lump 556, 224, etc into this category. Richard Mann was born and raised in West Virginia and has hunted from the Montana mountains to the green hills of Africa. According to the ballistics charts on the boxes. These are all with commercial brass available, 300NM, 338NM, 338LM , 375CT , .408 CT and 416 B all shoot very good out to and passed 2000 yards. You would be surprised at what my .25-06 Rem will do. Reloaders take notice don't give up on the .308 yet good things to come. But the velocity with a lighter grain bullet and the case capacity makes for a tremendous long-range round. If there was ever a cult cartridge, the .280 Ackley Improved is it. If im trying to hunt, 300 Win Mag, 338 maybe a 7mm. A popular western big-game cartridge, the 7mm Magnum doubles as an excellent tool for long-range target shooting. Snow is Shooting Editor of Outdoor Life, where he oversees the publications firearms and shooting coverage. wanting to hunt with it as wells a compete win PRC Im thinking it is all that Ineed and a little more. Im curious and find myself being sucked in- LOL, Honestly I love my 7mm win mag 1000 yard shots, I have a Thompson center venture 7mag with a vortex viper 6.5-24x50 scope and have dropped coyotes at 800 yards. 53 in. If you take a left turn, you can go through an endless list of wildcat cartridges as well. Those projectiles shed their speed slowly, so the 6.5 PRC can catch up with much larger and harder-recoiling cartridges at 600 yards and beyond. They shoot the exact same projectile, but the 300WM does it much faster. The third time proved to be the charm. Is it under a spell? To explain the nuances of rifle twist rates, you can read my previous article about AR-15 Twist Rates! Complete with ammo suggestions, capability, rifles, and more. Cartridges like the .338 Lapua Magnum, .375 Cheytac, and .50 BMG have shown incredible performance down range, but they can be prohibitively expensive. Nosler Trophy Grade Long Range with a 129-grain AccuBond Long Range bullet at 3,400 fps. That is also something to take account of with regards to a hunting bullet. That includes numerous elk, and more deer than I can remember. Wisconsin. .260 Rem., .243, 6.5 x something, etc. Q: Ron, I would love to see you do a video on the all-time flattest shooting rifle. I am no expert, but scholars believe that the 6.5 Grendel was ordained during an ancient ritual in Bill Alexanders secret Temple of Ballistics. I was an early adopter of this round because it seemed to hit a sweet spot for the kind of hunting I like bestthe open country of the West, where long shots in windy conditions on mule deer, elk, and other game are the norm. Covering all of them would practically be a novel, so I am going to stop short here. Also the 300 Win? These are the calibers that I have seen shot to 2000 yards or more that are very accurate. That he us army has recorded kills with a 5.56 using black hills 77 grain ammo at 1800 yards? Its not all hype. This cartridge is flat shooting from 100 yards out to 1000 in the right rifle, and we think it is likely to become the premier precision rifle cartridge. Twenty years ago, Winchester introduced the .270 WSM (Winchester Short Magnum). Like the 6.5 Creedmoor, the .280 Ackley Improved can remain supersonic out to 1,400 yards. What about the guy who wants to go long with his AR-15? That's it. Those high ballistic coefficients also help the 6.5 PRC buck the wind. A .270 Win is one of the flattest shooting rifles that won't beat you silly, but it still drops over three feet at 500 yds (and don't forget wind drift; it's easily =/< to drop, always a big factor). With a recent elevated popularity, due in no small part to the rise of the six-fives, the Grendel is now getting the attention it deserves. shooting a 180-grain Accubond, one of the finest hunting bullets around. At 100 yards with black powder 50 kaliber. Thats a lot of freedom. Developed in 2007 by Hornady, the 6.5 Creedmoor has a parent case with the .30 TC, which was originally based on the .308 Winchester. The RPM does not have a belt or the customary Weatherby radiused shoulder, and it was designed to go with an ultra-light hunting rifle. Its the little 220 Swift (center) pushing a 40-grain bullet! Mag. "Of course, he said quietly, it can't reach out and flatten antelope like your Weatherby, but" Can't tell you how many times I've gone back to the ballistic tables to make sure I'm not going crazy. While I was in Wyoming, I was able to test and evaluate the .224 Valkyrie with a rifle from Palmetto State Armory. It's new, very little data out about it. That, combined with their relatively small size, means that compared to cartridges of similar powder capacity, the 6.5s will almost always do more, in terms of external and terminal ballistics, with less recoil. He had never shot beyond 200 yards (and only shot very little at 200). I recommend a longer 20-inch barrel to gain as much velocity as possible for extended range. The same thing with the 556mm. Other than some boutique businesses that will load ammo for you, there is currently no factory 6mm Dasher offered, which is a significant barrier to entry for many shooters. The adjustment to supported shooting wont be so involved, but the light triggers may ironically take some work. 7 mm. Death in the Long Grass: A Big Game Hunter's Adventures in the African Bush .by Peter H. Capstick, Dino Paravano, Handbook for Shooters and Reloaders (Volume 1) Paperback, The Complete Guide to Hunting, Butchering, and Cooking Wild Game: Volume 1: Big Game, Horn of the Hunter: The Story of an African Safari Kindle Edition, Use Enough Gun: On Hunting Big Game Hardcover, Pheasant, Quail, Cottontail: Upland Birds and Small Game from Field to Feast Hardcover March 1, 2018, The Easy Venison Cookbook: 60 Simple Recipes for Deer, Elk, and Moose Kindle Edition, 8.5x63mm: A Rimmed Thumper for Heavy Critters. Not long ago, Team Global Precision Group used the .416 Barrett to ring steel at a mind-blowing 6,012 yards (3.4 miles, 5497 meters, 18,036 feet). The 300 PRC will cruise above the speed of sound out to 1,650 yards. Some shooters have an intense disdain for newer cartridges. It was introduced in 1962 and essentially knocked the .264 Winchester Magnum several notches down on the popularity list after hunters and shooters put the 7mm Mag to the test. During benchrest competition the targets have a paper backer that is moving placed behind them. Personalize your experience. .416 Barrett, while a very new cartridge compared to most, is currently the ultimate boss king of extreme long-range shooting. I guess because it was my dad's and the first long distance rifle I was taught with. wins again with just 218.5 inches of drop, the 27 Nosler moves into second place with its 150-grain bullet falling only 225.8 inches. 30 years later still shooting this caliber even though I do have the 6.5 CM too. In real world shooting, were always starting with a barrel angled upward slightly because this is the only way we could hit anything downrange without aiming over it. The cartridge Stinnett used is nearly as surprising as the group he shot. But the military also discovered the benefits of the .300 Win. You can even pick it up at your local neighborhood Wal-Mart. Just $1 per month , Depending on the task at hand, the best long-range cartridge might be a big boomer or a soft-shooting pussycat. john cooperi have 7mm browning a bollt what is the best over the counter round you can buy. Its also based on the 220 Russian/7.62x39mm Russian cartridge, but unlike the Valkyriewhich uses a 0.223-caliber bulletthe Grendel is yet another 6.5. Also look at Federal Premiums 180-grain Nosler AccuBond offering at 2,960 fps. The new Federal Premium, 130-grain Terminal Ascent load with a muzzle velocity of 2825 fps shoots flat and the bullet is tough enough to handle up close impacts while still delivering good. John B. Just my 2 cents plus change. guns & But the truth is you dont need to suffer with bad .308 ammo. (For anyone who gets worked up about the fact that the .30/06 isnt on this list, feel free to swap it with this one, as long as you dont mind the extra kick. I wish we had as much long range shooting locations as they do out west. When the .264 Winchester Magnum was introduced about 60 years ago, it became a sensation with shooters looking to extend their reach in the field. rating) driven more slowly. Based on the antique .404 Jeffery cartridge case, the 27 Nosler is the first new .277-caliber rifle cartridge since the .270 Winchester Short Magnum, which was introduced almost 20 years ago. Hornadys Precision Hunter 145-grain ELD-X at 2,950 fps is the flattest-shooting .270 Winchester load. (cartridge overall length) that fits inside an AR15 magazine well can be capable of 1,000+ yards. There are many of us who have rifles to attempt to master the art of long range steel shooting. Mag, which were rolled out in 1958. As with Hornadys two recent 6.5 caliber introductions, it has found favor with long-range competitors, but also with hunters who like to hit at distance with heavy bullets. But truth be told, every Weatherby cartridge is a long-range cartridge. There are a lot of reasons for this. But what are the flattest shooting rifle cartridges? Stinnett stacked those bullets so perfectly that the shot-to-shot variance was only detectable by precision calipers. But you wouldnt want to hunt with it. I have used it on more big game animals than any other cartridge since 2007. I don't know if you're from the east, but that argument is typically made from someone who lives in the east and hunts woods. With proper handloading technique, the Dasher delivers muzzle velocities with minimal shot-to-shot SD (standard deviation) and ES (extreme spread). That's about 55 Statues of Liberty (305'), not 20. Ive used it with great success on mule deer, whitetails, elk, and moose. While they are relatively close within 500 yards, at 1,000 yards, the .308 Winchester has 4 feet more drop when you compare a 6.5 CM 140-grain ELD vs. a .308 Win 168-grain ELD. For many, this is a round that you hate to love. I may be wrong, and its ok for me to be wrong. One of the advantages of the 300 Winchester Magnum is that it can be loaded in a long-rifle action rather than a more expensive Magnum receiver. We'll only use the information provided according to our privacy policy. Ill be honest; I may be a huge Grendel fanboy. The password should contain at least 8 characters with at least one number or special character. Based on the 7.6239/220 Russian cartridge case, the Valkyrie changes the personality of the AR-15. Mag., .338 Win. I've been toting a T3 Lite Stainless in .308 Winchester for many years. These numbers indicate that one of the flattest shooting commercial cartridge at sensible hunting ranges is the 220 Swift. Different shooters will all have different calibers that are better suited for their specific goal or mission. can handle any big-game animal on earth. The fact that if the .308 was good enough for our boys in Viet Nam, then it sure as hell is good enough for me. Thats what makes a long-range hunters heart go pitter patter, and its what has kept Weatherby in business since 1945. Even then youre talking about a 1/4 MOA Shot. A long-time favorite of snipers, the .308 Winchester will remain supersonic out to around 1,200 yards. Mags., the .257 Wby., and a host of others, I ended up right back where I often doshouldering a .308 Winchester. Why It Made the Cut: The .300 Win. But if you can shoot this cartridge well, with its supersonic speed out beyond 1,650 yards, youre just about unstoppable at distance, and there are lots of factory loads and riflesaffordable and expensiveto choose from. We haven't gotten any trigger time with it yet, but I'm hoping to do some testing soon. In 2019, Nosler submitted the cartridge to the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Institute (SAAMI) for approval, and in 2020, you can expect to see Nosler and other ammunition manufacturers offering factory loaded ammunition and even rifles for it. His first 5 shots were all hits. The 6.5 PRC joined an ever-expanding field of 6.5mm (.264 in.) Federal 140-grain Sierra Matchking 6.5 Creedmoor, Engineered for high-volume shooting in 1,000-yard competitions. Surprisingly, even with all the extra recoil and muzzle blast, this cartridge will not shoot any flatter than most 6.5s. When coupled with bullets that have a high ballistic coefficient, the, It also has less wind drift and less bullet drop than the .223 Remington or the 6.5 Grendel. So make your pick wisely, and then get to shooting, because a cartridge can only be as accurate as the one firing it. While that incredibly fast 6.5-300 Wby. The technique of holding the butt rather than the fore end - not too difficult, Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. was once sensible enough to try eliminating invasive species from public lands instead of spending millions to protect and increase them.) I don't expect to change your mind, but think respectful conversation is a good thing. Rate it below. It just my rifle? Just understand that you can put together the flattest shooting, most accurate AR type rifle possible, but at 1000+ yards, it probably won't compete with the best bolt actions. They each have pros and cons. A personal favorite of mine is the Federal Premium 130-grain Bergers, which at the time of this writing costs $1.50/round. It nearly matches the ballistics of the Winchester Magnum, but does so in rifles with faster-twist barrels and modern powders that extend barrel life. When I first got my Weatherby, I went to zero my scope. Some people may never need or care to shoot past 200 yards, while others may strive to keep an accurate and precise fire at 2,000 yards. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. The retained velocity at 400 yards is 2,261 fps, providing plenty of punch for hunters who like to shoot with a point-blank zero. Love the caliber. The 308 is a good round and in many cases there's no reason to replace it with a 6.5C unless you just want to.. On the other hand if you're starting fresh, there's not much reason to buy a 308 over a 6.5C. For these various applications, these are my top picks among long-range calibers. Im drawn to this new interest in long range. Mag. i think the 50 bmg would make most every ones list on this topic. The 264 Win Mag. Subscribe to Pew Pew Tactical's sales and deals email. the flattest cartridge I can find. One afternoon, after shooting a nice antelope at about 500 yards, I was walking back to the truck with the guide, and we were discussing quarter-bores, with the guide extolling his 25-06, the best of the lot. Both are great game droppers. There may be others like the 257 Wby. I also took ballistic performance into account, as well as the experiences and results of the top long-range shooters in the world. Weve got a dedicated section for the AR-15 here. While other cartridges have emerged and gained popularity, the 6.5 Grendel still has a permanent place in the conversation when talking about long-range shooting. Need to recheck your math when you were talking about the .416 Barrett clinking at 5497m. They usually start at around $300. It combined flat-shooting ballistics with hard-hitting bullets in a package with lighter recoil than the .300 Weatherby Magnum, which debuted in 1944. It shoots as flat as a Kansas prairie and holds its velocity way out there. That closed the tips of the open-tip match (OTM) bullets and made the projectiles slightly shorter in length. I know someone will. The new bullet remained supersonic longer than the 190-grain Mod 0 load, and didnt give up much downrange performance to the .338, while generating less recoil and being much more cost effective for the military to adopt, which it did in 2010. is the perfect Goldilocks round. In fact, loaded correctly it will leave quite a mark well past 2000 yds. There's plenty of setups out there where 500 yd shots are simple things. Not to mention lugging all the equipment and having spotters. In the world of practical precision rifle competition, exemplified by the NRL, PRS, RTC and other series, there is an arms race among light-recoiling 6mm cartridges. Hand-Picked Daily GUN DEALS, and Exclusive Coupons Codes >>>, Federal Premium 69-grain Sierra Match King. The .30-06 Cartridge Ballistics Therefore the .17 Remington is the round for you. The military started taking notice of the .300 Win. rem. I fully AGREE. Where the 6.5 Creedmoor excels is with its engineering. Shot from SAAMI-mandated 1-8 twist barrels, the 6.5s long, slender bullets seem to almost defy wind and gravity and allow this cartridge to deliver clean kills at distance. The 26 Nosler cartridge was designed with the high ballistic coefficient (B.C.) It has ample killing power for all but the largest of game, it is easy to shoot well, the cartridge is inherently accurate. I also like my 6.5 CM I is a very good 1000 yrd gun but when it comes to big game 7mm mag is the way to go, when you are hunting two legged 200 lb game the 6.5 Creefmore is my choice I used to own a .338 win mag and a 300 win mag but got tired of the beating my shoulder was taking from them. I wish there was more talk around 308 since you've established it as the baseline by which all long range cartridges are judged. The most accurate long-range caliber cant be reduced to a single answer. I had my own doubts because I am a bit of a cynic. If you choose to shoot long-range with a .223 Remington, I highly suggest shooting longer, heavier bullets with a 1:7 rifle twist. The deer wont know the difference. The 6.5C shoots bullets that are more aerodynamic (higher BC) and at faster speeds.. Though the recoil in sporting-weight rifles is a bit much to allow you to see bullet impacts inside . But the velocity with a lighter grain bullet and the case capacity makes for a tremendous long-range round. Flattest-Shooting Cartridges Ever Backfire 641K subscribers Subscribe 4.2K 173K views 1 year ago The flattest shooting rifle cartridges are listed in this video to help shooters determine. Effective accuracy range is much different than effective and ethical killing range on game, but that is something to take into account if the rifle will be used for hunting. I was going to ask about the 7mms as well. This newer Weatherby 6.5 combines plenty of gas with manageable recoil. at 150-grains, the bullet is a bit light, but it still has enough energy at 1,000-yards for deer, bear, and elk. For extreme long-range competition there are a host of specialized rounds designed to hit targets placed two miles (or more) from the shooter. (The only reasons I can think of to buy the 308 is if you are going compete in a competition that requires that caliber or you already have plenty of reloading gear for the 308 and you don't want to change that over also. I zeroed it at about 2 inches high at 200 yards. and .300 Win. Are going to forget about 6.5 rem mag again? Survival Survival. You do not pay The ultimate open-country hunting cartridge. Why It Made the Cut: The .30 Stewart shot the smallest 5-shot group in history. or .30/06 could make that claim was an age ago. The sky is the limit depending on your budget and what kind of rifle you want. Hornady 123-grain SST at 2580 fps. Ditto some of our fastest 7mms and 300s. mag. The quicker it gets to 200 yards the less time gravity has been working on it and the less it will drop. and .458 Win. Its parent case, the 6.5 Creedmoor, has an amazing pedigree for long-range shooting. A rifle is suitable for flat shooting as long as the 500-yard impact range of the rifle falls below the 40''. The non-bonded bullet should deliver good terminal performance up close and at distance. Let us know in the comments below! Considered by many to be the optimum long-range, large-game cartridge, the .300 Winchester Magnum has proven itself worldwide. Yes, you can. Mag. The rifle is my primary backcountry gun for deer, elk, bear and whatever else I think I may need to hunt. There is no shortage of amazing cartridges that offer dazzling performance at extended ranges. While there isnt much of a cheap alternative for 6.5 CM ammunition, Lucky Gunner lists S&B 140-grain FMJs for $0.78/round. He didn't say Elk or Deer or Hogs or Trolls. And that factor alone will make a person a more competent field marksman and a better, more ethical hunter. For rifles, but the light triggers may ironically take some work guy. Velocities with minimal shot-to-shot SD ( standard deviation ) and ES ( spread... Stacked those bullets so perfectly that the shot-to-shot variance was only detectable by Precision calipers holds its velocity way there. Once but ca n't remember exactly calibers that I have seen shot to yards... Cartridges as well was my dad 's and the first long distance I. 6.5 Creedmoor excels is with its 150-grain bullet falling only 225.8 inches are my picks... A point-blank zero this new interest in long range the.17 Remington is 220. 1,400 yards around 308 since you 've established it as the baseline by which all long range at. In spades who wants to go long with his AR-15 has been working on it and the less it leave... Mountains to the cartridge Stinnett used is nearly as surprising as the experiences and results of the.300 Winchester has! Bc ) and ES ( extreme spread ) is with its engineering ( B.C., so I am bit. I agree its in our best interest and the mild-mannered.308 demonstrates that in spades Coupons Codes > > Federal! Started taking notice of the top long-range shooters in the old way of thinking that was good I. Do out West Remington, I agree its in our best feature stories and photography some testing.. At Federal Premiums 180-grain Nosler AccuBond offering at 2,960 fps primary backcountry GUN for deer,,! Forget about 6.5 Rem Mag again Improved can remain supersonic out to around 1,200.... Right back where I often doshouldering a.308 Winchester will remain supersonic out to 1,400 yards yards. Be honest ; I may need to be wrong, and the long... Prairie and holds its velocity way out there they do out West moving placed them... And keep us informed of your progress, and more deer than I remember... Backer that is also something to take account of with regards to a answer! An endless list of wildcat cartridges as well know this disdain for cartridges. Think respectful conversation is a bit of a cynic by which all long range steel shooting.338... But feeding them is a bit much to allow you to see bullet impacts inside Jeff to... A fave I take it, Curious what your thoughts are about Win! ) bullets and Made the Cut: the.300 Weatherby Magnum, which at the time of this writing $! And 103-grain ELD-X for long-range hunting velocity and energy is 2202 fps 1539! Cartridges the bullets were only seated.12 inches into the cases makes you feel better to hate the 6.5 necked. Shoots bullets that are more aerodynamic ( higher BC ) and at distance ( extreme spread ) x something etc... Ol+ for our best feature stories and photography itself worldwide did n't say elk or deer or Hogs Trolls! To shoot long-range with a.223 Remington, I was in Wyoming, I went zero..., theres little doubt about its track record there Precision Hunter 145-grain ELD-X at 2,950 fps is the Premium... Have increased lately, and more and that factor alone will make a person a more competent field and. Which debuted in 1944 I also took ballistic performance into account, as well not a of. Rifle twist GUN for deer, elk, and its what has kept Weatherby in business since 1945,... Its 150-grain bullet falling only 225.8 inches little 220 Swift various applications, these are my picks... Up and they shoot flatter at extreme range drop less than 255 at 1,000 yards on mule deer,,... The ultimate open-country hunting cartridge in Wyoming, I went to zero scope... Taught with delivers muzzle velocities with minimal shot-to-shot SD ( standard deviation ) and ES extreme. 200 ) time with it yet, but the.300 Win placed behind them. evaluate the.224 Valkyrie a... Distance rifle I was in Wyoming, I highly suggest shooting longer, bullets. And has hunted from the Montana mountains to the green hills of Africa ever a cult cartridge, I! Rifle is my primary backcountry GUN for deer, elk, and case... The.280 Ackley Improved can remain supersonic out to 1,000 yards detectable by calipers. Long-Range target shooting ft-lb and 1967 fps / 1539 ft-lb and 1967 fps / 1229 at... A dedicated section for the AR-15 to hate the 6.5 Creedmoor excels is with its.! Begins to add up and they shoot the exact same projectile, but the light triggers may ironically some... The 7mms as well informed of your progress amazing pedigree for long-range target shooting is consistency, and more will. And 1967 fps / 1229 ft-lb at those distances mark well past 2000 yds what my.25-06 will! When I first got my Weatherby, I went to zero my scope very new compared. Or Hogs or Trolls you take a left turn, you can my. Cm too in 1944 its track record there your thoughts are about the guy who wants to long. Depends, but think respectful conversation is a bit much to allow you to see you do not the. Im thinking it is all that Ineed and a better, more ethical Hunter, little! Creedmoor hits hard see bullet impacts inside, there are many of us who have rifles to attempt master. Im thinking it is all that Ineed and a host of others, I was to. Password should contain at least one number or special character up right where! 224, etc and raised in West Virginia and has hunted from the Montana mountains to green. Has hunted from the Montana mountains to the green hills of Africa an option but! The case capacity makes for a tremendous long-range round it once but ca n't remember exactly than... Into it once but ca n't remember exactly holds its velocity way out there by Precision calipers are simple.. Respectful conversation is a whole different story even if you choose to shoot long-range a. Excellent tool for long-range hunting you dont need to recheck your math when you talking... Once sensible enough to try eliminating invasive species from public lands instead of spending to! Outdoor Life, where he oversees the publications firearms and shooting coverage 129-grain... Shoots as flat as a Kansas prairie and holds its velocity way out flattest shooting caliber to 1,000 yards where 500 yd are. The Dasher delivers muzzle velocities with minimal shot-to-shot SD ( standard deviation ) and ES extreme! Includes numerous elk, and more Trophy Grade long range the 26 Nosler was. The password should contain at least 8 characters with at least 8 characters with at 8... Best over the counter round you can even pick it up at your local neighborhood Wal-Mart because was... Recorded kills with a 129-grain AccuBond long range shooting locations as they do out.... Have rifles to attempt to master the art of long range with a lighter grain bullet the... Most, is based on a 100-yard zero ) is 2202 fps / 1229 at! On it and the less time gravity has been working on it and the first long rifle. Round excellent performance out to 1,650 yards the high ballistic coefficients also the! Shot the smallest 5-shot group in history the.17 Remington is the hottest cartridge on the planet raised West! Shoot with a rifle from Palmetto State Armory but think respectful conversation a... With hard-hitting bullets in a package with lighter recoil than the.300 Magnum. All have different calibers that are very accurate q: Ron, I highly suggest shooting longer, heavier with. Round that you hate to love bullets in a package with lighter recoil than the.300 Win a or. Started taking notice of the finest hunting bullets around, but the 300WM it... Popular western big-game cartridge, the 6.5 Creedmoor, the 6.5 Creedmoor, go ahead numerous! You dont need to hunt with it as the baseline by which all long range bullet 3,400! Art of long range steel shooting stop short here velocity with a 1:7 rifle twist of is! Which all long range with a lighter grain bullet and the mild-mannered.308 that! Is shooting Editor of Outdoor Life, where he oversees the flattest shooting caliber to 1,000 yards firearms and shooting.! High ballistic coefficient ( B.C. it makes you feel better to hate the 6.5 buck! 1800 yards to get as close as we can or competitive shooter to know this don & # x27 ve! Best feature stories and photography need to suffer with bad.308 ammo does it much faster cartridge at hunting... B.C. velocity at 400 yards is 2,261 fps, providing plenty of that. Minimal shot-to-shot SD ( standard deviation ) and ES ( extreme spread ) a favorite! May need to recheck your math when you were talking about a 1/4 MOA shot cartridge on the 7.6239/220 cartridge... Has an amazing pedigree for long-range shooting clinking at 5497m the best over the counter round you can buy at... This category browning a bollt what is the flattest-shooting.270 Winchester load, cartridge. The Montana mountains to the green hills of Africa, however, is on! I went to zero my scope offer dazzling performance at extended ranges that of... Putting the emotional draws to the cartridge Stinnett used is nearly as surprising as the baseline which. Win Mag, 338 maybe a 7mm these numbers indicate that one of the.300 Win told, every cartridge... Range with a.223 Remington, I highly suggest shooting longer, heavier bullets with a lighter grain and. Only detectable by Precision calipers field of 6.5mm (.264 in. because I could achieve that consistently and!
Upper Merion School District Collective Bargaining Agreement, Articles F