The numbers dont lie. No howitzers or tanks.). Case capacity matches the 300PRC and is not far off the 300 Norma that you like, but wouldnt cost $5/rd. Therefore the .17 Remington is the round for you. When considering cartridges for their ability to shoot flat, overcoming drag is critical. Modular Suppressor ( 7 or 9) Below hearing safe. In his spare time, he is an avid gun collector, hunter, and outdoorsman. Without, this cartridge should be shot by older more experienced enthusiasts. To be fair to the 30-378, itmurders everything else for flatness way out there, staying feet above most other cartridges and carrying enough energy to take a deer at just over 1000 yards. Barrel length will change MV. What do I mean by that? I still like this cartridge for a bolt gun though. You are looking at the 1,500 to 2,000 round mark for consistent accuracy. Do we compare the fastest factory loads or top end handloads from select handloading manuals? Barrel Life: The .338 Norma did what the Lapua did. 25-06. Because of the smaller powder volume and lower MVs, you can expect to see about 3,000 rounds out of your barrel. As with MV, .223 projectiles vary greatly. Although common sense describes how RE will affect your ballistic performance, if youre a steel or paper target shooter, RE does not play a large factor. Projectile manufacturers are even still making their high-end rounds in .243. This length enabled adequate case capacity even with the strongly tapered body as well as just the right amount of neck length to grip projectiles in secure, concentric fashion. This case was designed to be used out of the AR platform for PRS (Precision Rifle Series) matches. But can it defend that title at 1,000 yards? The cartridge was designed for reliable feeding in battle rifles, not efficient powder burns for consistent accuracy. The average price per round is $3.00-$4.25. 6.5mm and 7mm projectiles offer very high ballistic coefficients, meaning they offer excellent ability to overcome drag and wind deflection over longer distances. The amount of drop is directly influenced by velocity, energy, rifle barrel, and bullet design. Ammo Availability: Shockingly, the average price per round is $4.75. With the right rifle, the .300WM can be a very smooth shooting set-up. Perhaps you, dear reader, can provide the formula! One of the calibers with the flattest trajectory is the .17 Winchester Super Magnum, a sub-caliber rimfire cartridge. Required fields are marked *. 22 Creedmoor, and the 6.5 Weatherby RPM. That is the average barrel life of the Magnum cartridges. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Remaining Energy: Muzzle: 1316 ft-lbs 500m: 470 ft-lbs 1000m: 165 ft-lbs 1500m: 108 ft-lbs. One argument for a flat-shooting cartridge is that it covers mistakes. If we get another iteration of this article in the years to come, we may have the opportunity to see. For example, when the inception of the M110 came to the Army sniper community some guys hated leaving behind their trusty M24s. This is especially important to those of you who reload and can tailor a custom load for your rifle. at 150-grains, the bullet is a bit light, but it still has enough energy at 1,000-yards for deer, bear, and elk. Misjudging a 5mph crosswind as 8mph will make a 5.3 difference at 500yd with my favorite varmint load (BC0.400/MV3,400). Case capacity is literally and figuratively the driving force here: Both Nosler offerings are based on the 300 Remington Ultra Magnum and both boast case capacities of 93.5 grains of water. I see there are some others like 300Win mag as well and thats a very popular cartage so it should be there as well I would think. Like I said, each discipline and personality will favor a certain caliber. Weight: 11.2 or 14.3 oz. Thank you for the great content you provide. Some of those 26 and 28 Nosler rifles only have 600-900 shots of total barrel life. 6.5CM cases will fit an AR-10 magazine. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. However, the majority of builds will be designed for the bolt action system. Its not the fastest, farthest, or most accurate roundbut it will certainly get the job done with less headache and wallet-ache. With low case volume and slower MVs, the Grendel is an ideal cartridge for barrel life. For those lucky enough to be able to own and fire a .338 rifle, you know what I mean. If Ive left out an obvious winner or near winner, write in and state your case. Despite its relatively low B.C. Below is a chart indicating the three best flat-shooting cartridges and their muzzle velocity, drop, energy levels, and felt recoil. What is your goal? You still need excellent range finding equipment and preferably have tested drops in your rifle in case your bullets have exaggerated BC claims. If you dont have good range finding equipment, youre hooped either way; humans will have extreme difficulty judging 700 from 725 without physical land markers or other range finding signs. Todays magnum cartridges show us the performance that could only exist in science fiction, 20 years ago. So what does that mean? As a serious LR shooter who intends on needing terminal performance or wanting a modern tactical build, I would leave the .243 behind in the 20th century where it belongs. Recoil Condition: You are definitely going to feel less recoil than a .308. Topped with a Sierra MatchKing bullet, it's one a handful of 6.5 . 1,500m: 362 ft-lbs. Now if you pulled all of your data from Nosler and they shot their bullets out of the same length of barrel then I would trust the ballistics youre speaking of. The average price per round will be close to $2.00. The main issue with the latter is that there are few rifles so chambered. . Muzzle: 4,677 ft-lbs. The lighter 140gr range projectiles dont enact enough felt energy rearward like the 175gr+ class of projectiles from bigger bores. This is with a 58gr charge of Hodgen 4831 powder. Tikka rifles are excellent shooters. Generally, a 300 Win Mag's 150 grain bullet delivers a 3,260 fps muzzle velocity, while its 180 grain bullet achieves approximately 3,000 fps. Ideally, projectiles that have a higher BC, will retain their MV over a longer range. I still just dont understand why it isnt the 26 or 28 Nos. With a 37'' 500-yard drop, the 28 Nosler comes with a 3079 FPS Muzzle Velocity, which is impressive for a gun of this caliber. The projectiles dont carry a lot of mass, therefore their stopping power is limited. Currently, G1 through G8 and GL is the only mathematical models to express BCs. This program is designed to provide a way for websites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon. rating) driven more slowly. Mag. I ran the numbers with the 180 grain Ballistic tip at 3420 fps. It also will give you an insight into how your other firearms perform and help you realize first-hand the concepts of having a free-floated barrel or a match trigger. Some states and cities outlaw the 50 BMG, as do a number of rifle ranges. The RE is a culmination of MV, BC, and bullet weight. Barrel life and ammo prices. If buying online, you are looking to spend at least $2.20 per round. Although they exist, it is not very feasible or common to find gas systems that will feed the longer, magnum cartridges (i.e. Thoughts on this? My grandkids have a poem for this photo: Cartridge cartridge on the table, choose the flattest if youre able. Initial Thoughts: The .223 Remington offers an excellent choice for the novice weekend warrior who has limited distance range facilities. Id consider a base of: Among these cartridges, the 25-06 offers the highest MPBR (Mean Point Blank Range) or the max distance that you can adjust a scope to and be +-3 with the most common bullet weights per caliber. Remaining Energy: Muzzle: 5,096 ft-lbs. To this day, the .300WM is still a very popular choice amongst Long Range hunters and military snipers. We are not going to include here the esoteric military sniping rounds engineered for 1,000 yards, 2,000 yards, even 3,000 yards. The higher the BC number, the more aerodynamic and better performing the projectile will be. Meantime, lets enjoy our deeper dive into flat shooting hunting cartridges (hand carried and shoulder fired. Length: 7" or 9". always means more wind deflection. One thing that makes the .308 Winchester one of the best Long Range cartridges ever, is that in a pinch, you can find ammo for it ANYWHERE. Initial reports having performance equal to or very slightly better than the .243 with much better barrel life and enough recoil reduction to be slightly noticeable. No, this is merely a fun exercise in ferreting out the cartridge/bullet combination that shoots the flattest at reasonable hunting distance with a bit of extreme range (1,000 yards) thrown in for spice. 10 years ago, the 6.5284 Norma would have easily made the list. However, the 6.5 Lapua and .308 Winchester do share the same bolt face. Even better, this caliber has taken off so fast, nearly every manufacturer is making products to accommodate it. Cross-Platform Use: The .300 WSM is going to be a bolt-action-only build. Recoil Condition: Very similar to the .243 Winchester. [Answered], 2700 fps (90 grain) to 3400 fps (60 grain), 2500 fps (103 grain) to 2880 fps (90 grain), 3200 fps (168 grain berger target hybrid). Take the Lapua and shorten the case so it can be fired from a standard Long Action. An F-Class shooter engages the 1,000-yard target at the Wendover, Utah, Air Force range (inactive). I shoot the 162, 175, and 180 super high B.C. Taking the original .300 Ruger Compact Magnum and necking down to accept the 6.5CM projectiles, Hornady could fire the same projectiles as the 6.5CM but with 250 fps added MV. Table 1: Flattest Shooting Loads By Caliber (ranked by least hold-over at 300 yards) Table 2: Maximum Power Loads By Caliber (ranked by highest OGW at 50 yards) Table 3: Conventional/Typical Loads By Caliber (ranked by highest OGW at 300 yards) Table 4: Lower Power Loads By Caliber (ranked by highest OGW at 200 yards) Initial Thoughts: I find it so interesting to see how this compares to the Lapua Magnum. The components for reloading are also readily available. And here they are: Flattest at 300 yards 240 Wby. For all-around optimal performance, the projectile weight needs to be in the 140gr+ range. The .223 Remington offers an excellent choice for the novice weekend warrior who has limited distance range facilities. This round impresses the hell out of me. The cost of such rifles can be at least $4,000 and can take months to build. inspired a lot of comments, dissent, and different candidates for the title, so lets take a more detailed look at the flattest of the flat. I also appreciate the realistic exposition of the relevant comparison between effects of flat-shooting cartridge vs judging cross-wind! To this day, the .300WM is still a very popular choice amongst Long Range hunters and military snipers. It just murders your shoulder, ears, and pocketbook at the same time . Below is the information Ive gleaned from 17-caliber through 338. Thanks for your video and the information on your website. Unless youre shooting really far. This may be a factor in selecting another caliber or something that goes into the decision-making process if researching your own. Take another look. However, I cant jump fully on board until more bolt action options are available. model is used, will be the standard bullet profile shape to compare off of. Roy Weatherby's flat shooter stretched its elk legs to 850 yards. By using the same overall magazine length dimension, the 6.5 could still use the STANAG (NATO dimension) magazine pattern. What a cool story herethe Norma Magnum comes to us as an improvement on the Lapua Magnum. However, the majority of builds will be designed for the bolt action system. Muzzle Velocity: MVs vary between 2,600 fps and 2,900 fps depending on projectile grain weight. The following table averages multiple loads for each cartridge and shows an average amount of drop at 500 yards and 1,000 yards for each cartridge. A 25 yard miscalculation at that distance will vary your hit by half a foot and outside our 6 imaginary circle of vitals. In essence, the 6.5284 Norma equals the performance of the .270 Winchester with projectiles having much higher BC and consuming slightly less powder. Without a muzzle brake or suppressor, the .338 Lapua Magnum offers a challenging recoil experience. Which as a cartridge is all good for hunting farm deer or friendly competition matches. No exotics just yet, theyll come later. The 6.5 PRC was born at the 2018 SHOT Show. I am not here to say that this round or that round is the best for a military sniper or a bench rest shooter. Your Knowledge is greatly appreciated! As a serious LR shooter who intends on needing terminal performance or wanting a modern tactical build, I would leave the .243 behind in the 20, The 6mm Creedmoor can obviously be related to its slightly bigger brother; the 6.5CM. With care and discipline, a 6.5 Grendel barrel will outlive a .308. I expect barrel life is better than the PRC, yet probably not as good as the Creedmoor. This concept relates exactly to how a projectile fired from a rifle achieves accurate, sustained flight. Most people believe that the flattest shooting rifle caliber is the .22-250. MVs vary between 2,600 fps and 2,900 fps depending on projectile grain weight. Most of the calculators out there show larger drop rates then your table. After seeing such success with its flagship cartridge, Hornady wanted to take the Creedmoor to the next level. Backfire LLC owns and operates this website. At 600 yards, most common cartridges are running out of juice to take down larger game like Elk or Moose, though the 300 win mag/300 WSM still have a bit left in the tank. We all have scores of 5.56 mags laying aroundwhy not beef up that system? Average price per round at $2.25. Barrel Life: A big selling point to the Grendel is its ease on barrels. To take the 6.5CM and add MV to the equation, pure joy happens. You can expect to pay about $1.00 per round at most online retailers. Yes, itis true that long-range shots can be made with typical rifle calibers such as 308 Winchester, 30-06 Springfield and 7.62 X 54R, but these calibers were not designed with extreme ranges in mind. Distance is decent and ammunition is inexpensive. They have 1 particular cartridge thats something of a hot-shot for flat shooting, long distance devastation; the Weatherby .30-378. Todays magnum cartridges show us the performance that could only exist in science fiction, 20 years ago. Due to the popularity of the cartridge, 6.5CM ammo can be found almost anywhere. It has been a proven competitor in the PRS circuit. Not a lot of difference in drops between the cartridges though; you need accurate yardage readings to get your drop correct. The big 7mm will recoil more, but you will do better in windy conditions. Just want to extend my sincere gratitude to you for all of the hard work, time, and incredible effort that you put into this, and so many other endeavors that you have undertaken to give us so much useful information and education, and doing so in a carefully detailed and professional manner! All Rights Reserved, My Group Therapy: Shooting Log Book | 100 pages (6"x9") | Record Target Shooting Data & Improve your Skills and Precision Paperback June 13, 2019. Overall Practicality: If you are looking for exceptional, hard-hitting, flat performance, you might want to consider the .300 PRC. You will get more bang for your buck choosing the .308 Winchester as your next Long Range caliber. The 308 is the standard hunting cartridge today. I have found that when talking about these large caliber hunting rounds, there is not a tremendous difference in bullet drop. Projectile manufacturers are even still making their high-end rounds in .243. Muzzle Velocity: MV values for the .224 vary from 2,700 fps (90 grain projectiles) to 3,400 fps (60 grain projectiles). This topic may be daunting to some readers because the actual numerical values in which we represent a projectiles Ballistic Coefficient seem like arbitrary numbers. New LR shooters also often skimp on glass and what I see most often is that someone buys a cheap scope so that they can afford other goodies for their rifles. This is the allure and benefit of a flat shooting bullet. Its clear that flat shooting is directly proportional to overbore. I have been considering something with more power and am willing to learn to reload. By using the same overall magazine length dimension, the 6.5 could still use the STANAG (NATO dimension) magazine pattern. 270 and 30-06 carry enough power out to 700 yards, 7mm pulls a bit further, and 300 win mag pulls a bit further still. You may see something like this: 6.5mm 140-grain VLD G1 BC: 0.593 G7 BC: 0.304. I took the shot prone and then stood up after the wildebeest tipped over after a perfect shot. .223 Wylde chambered 20" barreled rifle. Off The Grid News is an independent, weekly email newsletter and website that is crammed full of practical information on living and surviving off the grid. Much less than a .308, the 6.5 Lapua is pushing a much lighter bullet than the .308 at similar speeds. Hunters and shooters should also know that wind deflection of bullets is a more challenging part of hitting what you shoot at than is drop. MY 45 cal ball travels at 1633fps with a standard charge, and 74-5gr for a full charge (2040fps). Coming from my military background, I was always reluctant to stray from the 7.62x51mm or .300 Winchester Magnum. This cartridge calls for a custom case. Which long-range rifle do you prefer? Heck, I cant even find agreement on maximum muzzle velocities in handloading manuals from Speer, Hornady, Nosler, Berger, Swift, Hodgdon, Norma, Sierra, Barnes Furthermore, just because the manual lists those speeds does not mean your rifle will deliver them. My father has been shooting a 6.5300 wby we had made for him in the early 80s and it was only limited by bullet construction. This is one of the most informative articles I have read on calibers. Give this round a few years for the market to catch up. The market has followed. These cartridges all drop less than 255 at 1,000 yards. Kind of underwhelming, right? . No. Not to mention the custom actions and several Tier One barrel manufacturers available to create your own custom rifle. The Verdict: If you put a gun to my head, the 6.5mm Creedmoor is the best, overall, Long Range caliber. All in all, the .308 is certainly manageable by shooters of most ages. While that incredibly fast 6.5-300 Wby. I too am a huge fan of Ron Spomer. 6.5CM cases will fit an AR-10 magazine. Great job. Finding barrel life data can be tricky, especially for a round that has only been alive for 3 years. Stopping power is impressive. Since nearly all long-distance shooters today use a laser rangefinder, does it even matter which cartridges shoot the flattest? With the 30-06, we can only overcome 12 yards of ranging error at the same range before we miss the 6 of vitals. 1,500m: 610 ft-lbs. 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). Material: Titanium. JOHN BUOL Preferred Caliber For 500 To 1,000 Yards And Beyond: 5.56mm NATO. Overall Practicality: The .260 isnt too informationally unavailable to offer a great learning caliber to the average new shooter. Ammo Availability: Like the .308 Winchester, ammo availability and reloading components are everywhere. That still is a general rule of thumb today. spitting a 100-gr. Barrel Life: Because projectile options can range anywhere from 120gr to 230gr, projectile weights and MVs vary greatly. .468 BC, 1. At least until you start shooting at true long range, over 1000 yards. Initial Thoughts. Prior to this round, there was no bridge between 7.62x51mm and .50 BMG. G7 is the most current and most accurate measurement of the predicted flight of a long-range projectile. With a muzzle brake and/or suppressor, the recoil is definitely manageable. You cannot pick a better round for the beginner Long Range shooter. Remaining Energy: Muzzle: 2,832 ft-lbs. Personally, I have been running a Savage 110 BA Chasis rifle for the past 5 years with no complaints besides its weight. In your opinion is the 6.5 Creedmoor going to eventually put out to pasture the 30-06 and the .308? Its just human nature to celebrate and admire the biggest, bestest, and flattest. Thanks Will! The 7mag is one of the calibers he mentioned for the original 7 in the test. A standard projectile weight for optimum performance out of the 6CM would be a 105 grain Berger Target VLD @ 3,100fps. All images on our website are the property of their respective owners. For optimum LR performance, the 108 ELD Match projectile; G1: 0.515, G7: 0.268. Shotgun: Comparison for a First-Time Gun Buyer, What Are The Basic Parts Of Ammunition? As said before, the standard rifle manufacturers have not caught up the .224 Valkyrie. Any seasoned long-range shooter will tell you that understanding the dynamics of Transonic Range (TR) is critical in overall success. Ultimately, we cannot deny that this round was replaced by better options. Really enjoy your youtube channel. 1,500m: 362 ft-lbs. The new case was developed for years based on the T65 developmental cartridge. Not many of us can afford the ammo, let alone the rifles and scopes that chamber it, in such calibers as 375 CheyTac, 408 CheyTac, or 416 Barrett. This old timer remains a phenomenon, flat-shooting and effective. Also because of how popular and available it is, the 6.5 comes in around $0.75 to $1.25 per round, making it very affordable to shoot compared to other high-performing LR calibers. It packs a serious punch with high ballistics as well. And since it uses the ever-popular 6.5 projectiles, components are relatively cheap. Expect about $5.50 per round. 1,500m: 610 ft-lbs. Now I have some facts for my creedmoor pal to chew on. Ballistic Co-Efficient: As with MV, .223 projectiles vary greatly. Ballistic Co-Efficient: The projectile designed specifically for Long Range shooting is the 90 grain Sierra Match King. However, some people believe that the flattest shooting rifle caliber is the .308 Winchester. Very nice article. Most common calibers are just fine for regular range shots under 300 yards. Like almost all other high powered rifle calibers, save the personal protection/defensive calibers, hollow points are generally reserved for precision and match usage only. This caliber is one of the most popular and widely used centerfire cartridges in the world. Ammo Availability: Several factory loads do exist on the market today. He is also a passionate supporter of the Second Amendment. 3. You are looking at the 1,500 to 2,000 round mark for consistent accuracy. The biggest issue for calibers this new and this niche, is Hornadys ability to keep up with the demand. No. Created in 2007 by a ballistics team from Hornady, the 6.5 Creedmoor was designed as an improved Long Range target cartridge, based on the .308 Winchester .30 TC (Thompson Center). Additionally, it won't kick the snot of you when you touch one off. Cheapest I found is 80 cent. Thanks Jim. Given the projectile weight and MV, I would guess barrel life to degrade around the 2,000 round mark. Weatherbys Not very economically practical for the entry-level guys, but for those taking rifles down-range itll give you confidence if you get issued a rifle chambered in this cartridge. Initial Thoughts: Coming from my military background, I was always reluctant to stray from the 7.62x51mm or .300 Winchester Magnum. A popular western big-game cartridge, the 7mm Magnum doubles as an excellent tool for long-range target shooting. Buying a $1000 rifle and a $1500 optic will bring you more success than a $2000 rifle and $500 scope. I just want to quickly thank you for the great videos and for producing this table of bullet drop data. Advice youll never hear from the mainstream media. They throw in 200 rounds ($1,400 worth), but you still need to provide your own optics. Black Hills Ammunition 175-grain ELD-X SEE IT Remington 150-grain Core-Lokt Tipped Nosler 168-grain Accubond LR Hornady American Whitetail 139-grain SP Interlock Winchester 150-grain Ballistic Silvertip But you did such an awesome job with this data. Incredible mid to long-range performance. I personally find it MUCH easier to handload very accurate .30-06 loads than very accurate .308 loads in typical budget hunting rifles. I shot this out of the new Barrett ASR at 1,600m. The projectile still punched through steel at one mile! This round is a hammer and a scalpel. (-200) Mag. Recoil statistics are offered for reference. Overall Practicality: I heavily recommend this caliber to those out there who want magnum performance without magnum recoil. I would think this data is slightly skewed unless the bullets are shot out of the same length of barrels and the same practices of reloading. 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