Reloading components can be found nearly anywhere. Find out which ones made the cut. Which as a cartridge is all good for hunting farm deer or friendly competition matches. Just curious have you ever looked at the 284 Winchester for flat shooting. Now I have some facts for my creedmoor pal to chew on. 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. He wanted an even lighter-recoiling cartridge with the same performance, so the 6mm Creedmoor was born. Cross-Platform Use: The .300 WSM is going to be a bolt-action-only build. 1,500m: 630 ft-lbs. A flat shooting cartridge matters. Overall Practicality: Similarly to the .300 WSM, this round excels in Long Range hunting. Energy: 1234 ft-lbs. Ammo Availability: Like the .308 Winchester, ammo availability and reloading components are everywhere. Barrel Life: As with other magnum cartridges, the average barrel life is expected at 1,500-2,000 rounds. Top muzzle velocities with the same combination of powder, primer, and bullet can vary by 100 to 200 fps. You most likely will have to compromise on certain aspects. The cost of such rifles can be at least $4,000 and can take months to build. but if I remember correctly the 7mm Rem. Certain accessories like muzzle brakes and suppressors drastically reduce recoil (up to 70% reduction). 36 in. Im not going to dive too deep down that rabbit-hole, or even techniques to help. Flattest at 1,000 yards Heres where things start to change. I just want to see more of the market available to the 6CM. For the hunters in mind, the ability to take a .30 caliber projectile (which has the superior terminal performance to the smaller 6.5mm projectiles) and flatten its trajectory to achieve those longer shots in higher winds is crucial. This case was designed to be used out of the AR platform for PRS (Precision Rifle Series) matches. However, because of the lack of interest in the market, ammo is pretty expensive and interest in the caliber is limited to bench rest shooters. The .300 WSM steals the performance of a .300 WM and transforms it down to a short-action rifle. The flattest-shooting popular rifle cartridge at 1,000 yards is the 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum, followed by the .26 Nosler, the .28 Nosler, the .22 Creedmoor, and the 6.5 Weatherby RPM. Overall Practicality: Unless you are a military sniper, this round has almost zero practicality. I suspect Weatherby got wind of Noslers work on its superb 26 Nosler, so they released Roys old wildcat to steel some of Noslers thunder. rating, that 100-grain bullet is hanging in there. Best 1,000-Yard Rifles For Under $1,000. As for PRS shooters, with great flat trajectories and low-recoil, follow-up shots are a breeze. A line can be drawn in the sand between the .30 cal class projectiles and the .338 and larger. I really like the 6.5 Lapua for seasoned bolt-gun competition shooters. Buying my first 308 soon in AR a first as wella double adventure! The average price per round is $3.00-$4.25. The 123 ELD Match will be used G1: 0.506 G7: 0.255, Muzzle: 2,065 ft-lbs 500m: 943 ft-lbs 1,000m: 357 ft-lbs 1,500m: 225 ft-lbs. The bench rest shooting community usually pushes the boundaries and concocts the wildcats. Not to mention guys that still compete with and collect old military surplus riflesI see the .30-06 sticking around for a good while longer. Very similar to the .243 Winchester. For a rifle platform, this caliber is great for building a highly modular and dynamic setup. Just wondering where the 300 win mag ends up? The 130's start out the fastest and have the least drop at 500 yards, about 50" with a 100 yard zero. This is not just a product of the .27 caliber bullet and its ballistic coefficient numbers. I am not here to say that this round or that round is the best for a military sniper or a bench rest shooter. Low B.C. Tons of different build options exist and the knowledge pool to learn from is immense. Below is a chart indicating the three best flat-shooting cartridges and their muzzle velocity, drop, energy levels, and felt recoil. Good points, which are all things Ive considered. Likewise, there are .338 projectiles available, even during the Great Shortage, that hit the .800 BC mark that should have the big .338s looking even better. Projectile manufacturers are even still making their high-end rounds in .243. G7 is the most current and most accurate measurement of the predicted flight of a long-range projectile. All in all, this cartridge changed the tactics of the US military, and later, NATO allies. 6.5mm calibers For example , the chart I used showed about 67-70 drop for .270 at 600 yd.. It was designed from the ground up in 2005 by an ammunition manufacturer, Lapua, to take on the 300-1,000 yard competition world. It has less case volume, traditionally firing a heavier bulletBUT still retains energy over range better and maintains a longer Transonic Range than its bigger brother. Is your rifle shooting steel or live targets? All in all, the .308 is certainly manageable by shooters of most ages. Contact: Bob (at) OffTheGridNews.com Phone: 815-902-6086 2200 Illinois Route 84 Thomson, Illinois 61285. I like the idea of basically a short-action .300 Win Mag. The .277 bullet earns a lower B.C. Misjudging a 5mph crosswind as 8mph will make a 5.3 difference at 500yd with my favorite varmint load (BC0.400/MV3,400). It's a solid contender for the best deer caliber out to 500 yards. Best Ive been able to do is run ballistic charts on many combinations, knowing that muzzle velocity is of major importance and bullet B.C. I think the 6.5 Grendel does a great job at that, however, as to be expected, the Grendel is limited in range and does not fit into the 800m+ world. I am interested to see how the price of such systems will come down and become more readily available to entry to novice level LR shooters. Initial Thoughts: I find it so interesting to see how this compares to the Lapua Magnum. Ive posted your article on my wildlife and hunting group on FB. Barrel Life: Because projectile options can range anywhere from 120gr to 230gr, projectile weights and MVs vary greatly. Any cartridge that drops less than 40 inches at 500 yards or close to 200 inches at 1000 yards should be considered a flat shooting cartridge. As with other magnum cartridges, the average barrel life is expected at 1,500-2,000 rounds. For someone considering PRS matches, this rifle is not for you. This concept relates exactly to how a projectile fired from a rifle achieves accurate, sustained flight. Unless you are a military sniper, this round has almost zero practicality. High-end AR-10s can regularly maintain sub-MOA accuracy. These magnum rounds love to kill barrels. Weatherbys The sheer muzzle energy from these bigger calibers is beyond impressive. This caliber was designed and intended strictly for the semi-auto AR-15 platforms. 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. Ultimately, we cannot deny that this round was replaced by better options. Average barrel life will depend greatly on ammo type and how fast the gun is shot (barrel temp.). It is a flat shooting cartridge, able to hit a target at 300 yards with negligible hold over. 2016 . I took the shot prone and then stood up after the wildebeest tipped over after a perfect shot. Not to mention guys that still compete with and collect old military surplus riflesI see the. Nosler's goal was to improve on the 7mm Rem Mag without creating a full magnum length cartridge. Should you have other helpful info, please send it to me by email: [emailprotected]. The 6.5 PRC was born at the 2018 SHOT Show. Muzzle: 4,186 ft-lbs. The caliber took the LR community by storm. plays a major roll in trajectory, but is second in significance to muzzle velocity. As you can see, one of our gold standard flat-shooting cartridges (.270 Winchester) does not compare favorably with either of the Noslers or the Weatherby Magnum. Barrel Life: The .338 Norma did what the Lapua did. And most of all, be safe and be fun. That said, there is very little factory ammo available, and performance is stated to be between the 6.5 Creedmoor and 6.5 PRC, though having loaded for and shot multiple rifles chambered in all these, I can honestly say the 6.5284 Norma is generally AT LEAST the equal of the 6.5 PRC. It has a nice flat trajectory, with 5 inches of drop at 400 yards, and it stays remarkably flat out to 1,000 yards. We will be discussing: Muzzle Velocity, Ballistic Co-efficient, Remaining Energy, Transonic Range, Recoil Condition, Cross-Platform Use, Ammo Availability, Barrel Life, and Overall Practicality. The biggest drawback to this cartridge is that the rounds are very expensive if bought commercially. With available projectiles ranging from 40 grains up to 90, MVs could also range from 3400 to 2600 fps. Simply speaking, the BC refers to how well a bullet navigates gravity, air density, and wind. If I was building a rifle on this caliber, I would expect to look at bolt-only options. Its just physics. This caliber is great for experienced PRS shooters, or big game, Long Range hunters. Muzzle Velocity: Firing the 250gr Lapua Scenar projectile, MV: 3,030 fps, Ballistic Co-Efficient: G1: 0.603 G7: 0.310. When thinking of muzzle velocity, a faster round is not always better. History: 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). Most common calibers are just fine for regular range shots under 300 yards. With those thoughts in mind, it is easy to see why the 26 Nosler, 28 Nosler and the 6.5300 Weatherby Magnums are the best flat-shooting cartridges offered to rifle shooters today. gundata.org has done all this for you already. Below is the information Ive gleaned from 17-caliber through 338. This caliber thrived in the late 20th Century and has since stayed for a reason. Originally built for 1,000-yard competitive shooting, the . The .260 also made a name in the hunting community as well, so finding it on the shelves is no problem. 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. All in all, pick something that will be pleasant for you to shoot over and over. numbers which are not quite as accurate as G7 numbers in predicting trajectories of todays wildly long, sleek bullets. This website is not affiliated with the United States Marine Corps, and the information on this website does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Marine Corps as a whole. Over 100 ft-lbs difference! Which long-range rifle do you prefer? Cross-Platform Use: Multi-platform builds do exist in the .260 Remington. The .243 Winchester has a large MV range; from 3,025 fps (105 grain projectile) to 4,058 fps (55 grain projectile). Cheapest I found is 80 cent. The .338 Lapua Magnum offers very impressive external and terminal ballistic performancebut at a steep cost. Now, one manufacturer specializes in fast, powerful, ridiculous cartridges, and thats Weatherby. I shot this out of the new Barrett ASR at 1,600m. What you do need is an effective caliber regardless of the platform you're shooting from. Also a great option for novice or seasoned hunters who want a great flat shooting rifle that can take groundhogs or deer just by changing the ammo. Sportsman could use the same rifle used for groundhogs and coyotes, as for deer. First, some boundaries. The goal was to standardize a wildcat cartridge that married the .338 Winchester Magnum and the .375 H&H Magnum. All in all, proven through years of ballistic testing, the 6.5 Creedmoor fills the gap between extended-Long Range performance and cost-effective and barrel-safe MVs. Take another look. cartridges. Take the .308 Winchester at 500 for comparison, The level of confidence of a first-round hit at that range is extremely high. Great job. Based off of the .375 Ruger Compact Magnum, the PRC tries to deliver the best performance in its case range. The possibilities are endless with the .223. No other caliber on this list can perform more universally across multiple systems than the .308. All 6mm projectiles are notorious for extremely fast throat erosion. The caveat here is that fastest becomes a bit murky. Great article, bringing in all the relevant points. No one can deny how terrific a .300 WM performs at extended range. You can readily find these rounds online. Put the two together and you have a great shooting LR round. Muzzle Velocity: MVs range from 2,500 fps (130gr projectile) to 2,880 fps (90gr projectile). You can compare these numbers with your favorite cartridge using Backfires own table of flat shooting cartridges and you will see that the numbers indicated are in the absolute upper tiers. From PRS shooters to Long Range hunters, the Creedmoor has made a name for itself. However, I fully admit that that a flat shooting cartridge is not nearly as important as a cartridge which is resistant to wind deflection. This cartridge as it stands is perfect for a PRS shooter. Thats for another day. Home Tactical Gear Reviews 17 Best Long Range Calibers in 2023 (Ranked by a Marine Sniper). That changed in 1997 when Remington standardized many 6.5 wildcats based on the .308 Winchester. It will tumble erratically and fall short of the intended target. Ammunition prices fluctuate greatly on the 50 BMG; to get the most accuracy out of your long-range rifle, you may want to look into hand loading your own. I had read other raving reviews about the 6.5 Creedmoor but I really didnt expect it to be the top choice of an experienced marine who had used the .308. However, most off-the-shelf Long Range rifle manufacturers are chambering their flagship rifles in 6.5 Creedmoor (and for less than $1,200). Not ideal for beginners or those who do not reload. Average price per round$1.00. A faster MV does mean the round is impacted LESS by the wind than a slower MV. Fun? Barrel Life: These magnum rounds love to kill barrels. 500m: 2,115 ft-lbs 1,000m: 937 ft-lbs. The average price per round will be close to $2.00. In his spare time, he is an avid gun collector, hunter, and outdoorsman. Muzzle: 2,832 ft-lbs. Shockingly, the average price per round is $4.75. Initial Thoughts: I really like the 6.5 Lapua for seasoned bolt-gun competition shooters. Initial Thoughts: The .223 Remington offers an excellent choice for the novice weekend warrior who has limited distance range facilities. 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