28 in. He said stuff. But with this dead-flat launch angle we get an accurate picture of pure drop. Richard Mann These numbers indicate that one of the flattest shooting commercial cartridge at sensible hunting ranges is the 220 Swift. Brownings 175-grain Sierra Tipped GameKing load has an advertised muzzle velocity of 2835 fps and a very high ballistic coefficient. Well, theres really only one option in .22-caliber and thats the .224 Valkyrie. It was also a resounding success and has remained popular with hunters looking to stretch their effective range. However, in the 1000-yard game, many different calibers can win. 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. Love the caliber. Mag., .338 Win. While the retained velocity and energy is 1937 fps / 1500 ft-lb and 1656 fps / 1096 ft-lb at 600 and 800 yards. Ammo availability has become extensive for the 6.5 Creedmoor. What are some of your favorite long-range cartridges? Mag. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. I hate to be so critical here but when you start a list of "best long range cartridges" with the 5.56 you have immediately started off by being disingenuous. I use it long range and it does just fine. There's plenty of setups out there where 500 yd shots are simple things. I zeroed it at about 2 inches high at 200 yards. 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. When talking about long-range calibers and their best applications, the immediate question pops up: For what? drops 6.7 inches at 300 yards and just under 20 inches at 400 yards. 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. The 300 PRC will cruise above the speed of sound out to 1,650 yards. Just my 2 cents plus change. I can not confirm this, but it seems completely legitimate. inherent in 6.5mm (.264) caliber bullets. Nosler Trophy Grade Long Range, 175-grain AccuBond Long Range at 3,125 fps. The key to the Dasher and these other rounds is their consistency. The haters claim it is over-hyped by the outdoor media (certainly true), that it is inadequate for game larger than deer (false), and that its no better than older classic cartridges (also not the case). It comes in some factory rifles, like the F-class Savage rifles, built from the factory for 1000 yard competition. Those are the hunting rifles, see a pattern? 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. To put that in perspective, seven-thousands of an inch is the equivalent thickness of two sheets of paper. That is also something to take account of with regards to a hunting bullet. However, the .220 Swift and the .22-250 have been used to take deer out to distances a lot of folks got no business shooting, for a long, long time. If this is a discussion on long range rifles rounds and the rifles that shoot them, then the .308 shouldnt be in the discussion. That's about 55 Statues of Liberty (305'), not 20. Mag. Then the 400 yard. . The non-bonded bullet should deliver good terminal performance up close and at distance. Mag., notably the .300 PRC and .300 Norma Mag., but for now, the .300 Win. Why It Made the Cut: The 6.5 Creedmoor brought affordable long-range performance to the masses. Happy Hunting! Mag, which were rolled out in 1958. It's a pre-64 and well it's not used much now. That's why the three best rifles we have sorted have a 500-yard impact range below 40''. Even with kinetic energy factored in, after 500 yards, the 6.5 CM pulls away as the leader due to its retained velocity. Trajectory flatness is a function of muzzle velocity. The lack of factory offerings is one reason the 6 GT might overtake the Dasher. Nosler is loading the 27 with their famous AccuBond, which is one of the best big-game bullets ever crafted. We hate SPAM and promise to keep your email address safe. Barnes and Remington also have loads for hunting and long-range precision shooting. I may be wrong, and its ok for me to be wrong. I always favored the .264 Win Mag. The 6.5 CM is, While there isnt much of a cheap alternative for 6.5 CM ammunition, Lucky Gunner lists, Like Alice in Wonderland, you can go down a. Click below for a FREE LESSON! Type your email address and well send Q: Ron, I would love to see you do a video on the all-time flattest shooting rifle. Why It Made the Cut: The .300 Win. 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. Now, the .280 AI is finally a SAAMI-approved cartridge, and while ammunition options are sparse, its performance is right there with the 7mm Remington Magnum. The only thing about the lower would be magazines, .224 Valk uses 6.8 SPC mags. 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. Different shooters will all have different calibers that are better suited for their specific goal or mission. A good example of a rifle that demonstrates the .308s long-range chops is this rifle I built with Shilen a few years back. It also induced instability that rendered the round unstable and inaccurate at 800 yards and beyond. For that blacktail hunt I ended up creating a rifle with the now-defunct Legendary Arms Works with my friend Mike Hudgins. The difference between hunting in the forested mountains and chasing deer out where the deer regularly start running away 400 yards out if they see you creates a whole different experience. Although it isnt the flattest shooting round, that trait is, ironically, overrated in a long-range round. Even at a 1000 yard drop, the cartridge range is around 210'', which makes the 26 Nosler perform quite capably at such a range . Ditto for the .300 PRC, which fixes every shortcoming of the .300 Win Mag and as the name implies (PRC - "Precision Rifle Cartridge") was made for accuracy at extreme long distance. 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. Soft shooting 6mms give the most bang for the buck when comparing their long-range capabilities with how (relatively) affordable they are to reload. Mag Browning Eclipse using 208 Grain Hornady Match Bullets and am having a good time with my new DPMS with a Geissly Trigger and custom Muzzle brake with the barrel cryogenically treated hitting golf balls at 200 yards. Surprising how many people seem to have forgotten the .264 W mag. Learn the 3 most popular shooting stances & more. A legacy that inspires confidence. I have news for you, it's not ok! Mag. BUCK DOYLE. At A Glance: Our Top 5 Picks For Long Range Calibers in 2022 Best for Beginners: 5.56mm/.223 Remington Minimal Recoil: 224 Valkyrie Best for Long Range: 243 Winchester Best for Seasoned Shooters: 6mm Creedmoor Best Value: 6.5mm Grendel They each have pros and cons. Mags., the .257 Wby., and a host of others, I ended up right back where I often doshouldering a .308 Winchester. .300 Winchester Magnum is a favorite of hunters worldwide for big game at long range. I have used it on more big game animals than any other cartridge since 2007. While there are newer cartridges around, many of them are derived from the .308, and all are measured against it. I shoot a lot of team matches and although I run a 6mm GT (another fine round that has the potential to knock the 6mm Dasher from its perch), my shooting partner runs a 6mm Dasher, so Ive seen what it can do first-hand. After Weatherbys 6.5-300 Magnum did not win as many hearts and minds as theyd hoped, Weatherby rethought the 6.5mm cartridge and developed the 6.5 RPM (Rebated Precision Magnum). Shoots flatter than a 243- wheich already kicks a 6.5 cm was. Federal was tapped to produce the ammo in 1992, and so the military had a sniper round that slotted between the .308 Win. I've been toting a T3 Lite Stainless in .308 Winchester for many years. rounds to their specs. This newer Weatherby 6.5 combines plenty of gas with manageable recoil. thanks and what of the 6.5cm PRC you have a picture of it but dont mention it. One cartridge needs to be crowned the most accurate and it just happens to be one youve probably never heard of. Lets look at the last point, first. It is the Madonna of long-range rounds. So who is going to tell me how bad it is. Define your own parameters. For Cooper, the .308 Winchester fit the bill. can handle any big-game animal on earth. Picking six top long-range competition-cartridges was hard because various long-range disciplines apply a vast spread of demands, and many such as Palma and Service Rifle have cartridge-specific regulations. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. The 6.5C shoots bullets that are more aerodynamic (higher BC) and at faster speeds.. If you think thats the product of the latest technology, know that Winchester introduced this cartridge in 1935! It just murders your shoulder, ears, and pocketbook at the same time drop in feet Shooting at 700 (In Theory) Why It Made the Cut: The 6.5 PRC is the ultimate open-country hunting cartridge. It has ample killing power for all but the largest of game, it is easy to shoot well, the cartridge is inherently accurate. Why It Made the Cut: The 6mm Dasher consistently wins in competition. keeps reinventing itself to remain relevant. The newest addition to the Nosler line of proprietary cartridges is the 27 Nosler. It is the responsibility of any hunter to put down game as quickly and humanely as possible with a single shot. The long-time standard bearers are Federals two Gold Medal Match loads, the 168- and 175-grain BTHPs. Ive not done the King of 2 mile thing but if I were younger it would have appealed to me. (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. But putting the emotional draws to the cartridge aside, there are still plenty of pragmatic reasons for the choice. But in the meantime, the Dasher can rightfully claim the title as the best precision rifle cartridge on the market. in earnest, awarding a contract to Federal Cartridge Co., in 1987 to produce .300 Win. With proper handloading technique, the Dasher delivers muzzle velocities with minimal shot-to-shot SD (standard deviation) and ES (extreme spread). Change your name to Karen. You are not wrong in your thoughts. If youre after deeper penetration, look at the 139-grain Barnes VOR-TX Long Range load. At 100 yards with black powder 50 kaliber. John B. A few years back when I was planning a hunt for blacktails in Oregon I ran through a mental checklist of all the big-game cartridges I could choose from. Generally, long-range shooting is pure sport and for sport the effectiveness of the round on target is moot. 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. Swifts 150-grain Scirocco at 3,036 fps delivers outstanding terminal performance. 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. Ive also used it in Africa on large and small game, including on Giant Eland, the worlds largest antelope that tips the scales at 2,000 pounds. The '06 has been the big-game king forever. Maximum effective range is out to 1,200 yards, and the round really comes into its own at 800 to 1,000. Bill Poor recently claimed to hit a target at 5280 yards/4837 meters or 3 miles. gear. You can even pick it up at your local neighborhood Wal-Mart. john cooperi have 7mm browning a bollt what is the best over the counter round you can buy. Bottom line, I agree its in our best interest and the animals' best interest to get as close as we can. .300 Win Mag is your ticket. Ammo prices are a bit steeper than the previously mentioned cartridges, but the American Eagle 75-grain TMJs are relatively easy on the wallet. (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. Mag. Feb 17, 2008. Its tough, simple, and in the words of Jacob Bynum who helped with the process, sloppy and stupid, which is meant as a compliment with respect to the rifles ability to digest any .308 ammo, no matter how poorly made, and shoot it well. Anyway be safe shoot str8 and God bless. The engineering of these cartridges, which gets into the minutia of rifle twist (faster), chamber dimensions (tighter), case taper (less), shoulder angle (steeper), throat lede angle (shallower), and other details, is why they are inherently more accurate, and better, than the cartridges of yore. It honestly feels like cheating when you are behind a quality 6.5 Creedmoor. Normas 180-grain BondStrike Extreme at 3,084 fps is new and very flat-shooting. 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. The rifle is my primary backcountry gun for deer, elk, bear and whatever else I think I may need to hunt. If I am just putting holes in paper at 1000+ I'd go 6mm Creed, 6mm Dasher, or 6x47 Lapua. Beyond 1000 yards they use either the 338 Lapua or the 50 BMG. Surprisingly, even with all the extra recoil and muzzle blast, this cartridge will not shoot any flatter than most 6.5s. Mag., while having to put up with significantly less recoil. 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. Of these the 6mm Dasher is the current champ, in terms of popularity and winning. This is probably my inexperience talking but I have to ask why, when evaluating long range potential, the evaluations are always limited to flight path and ringing steel? If you took the Statue of Liberty and laid it down, thats almost 20 Statues of Liberty long. Like the 26 Nosler, the 28 is based on the 404 Jeffery case and will remain supersonic out past 1,750 yards. For hunting at extended ranges, the 6.5 PRC and .300 Win. This is mainly because the .308 Winchester is a heavier, slower bullet. That handy rifle is an excellent expression of the subtle nature of the .308. Even though high-BC .30-caliber bullets need to be heavy and pushed hard to shoot flat, many American hunters love them enough to tolerate the recoil. Rate it below. Get proficient on YOUR time. Mag.s accuracy at these distances were changes to the chamber reamers used. 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. Mag. The company set out to push the limits with this thing, designing it as a flat-shooting 6.5mm cartridge with performance capable of taking full advantage of the newest long-range shooting reticles used in today's scopes. Hornadys Precision Hunter 145-grain ELD-X at 2,950 fps is the flattest-shooting .270 Winchester load. Those predictable velocities mean that shooters can calculate their trajectories at longer ranges with extreme confidence. I have a 2506 killed a deer at 840 yards one shot !! There are plenty of factory guns and ammunition to choose from, and it is an easy cartridge to reload. 218 in. With a muzzle velocity faster than 3000 fps, it offers great external and terminal ballistics. Therefore the .17 Remington is the round for you. It is a screamer, and with increased velocity comes increased range. 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. Heres your winner. It's new, very little data out about it. But these niche cartridges are expensive (to put it mildly) to shoot and build guns for and arent practical for everyday shooters.For shooting out to 1,000 yards, the 6mm Creedmoor is about ideal. Some much more. With the exception of the 7mm Remington Magnum, cartridges of this diameter have never been as popular in America as they should bemaybe because this was the caliber of the Imperial German Army and the Nazis. That involves shooting ballistically aero-efficient bullets at moderate velocities with the understanding that they will retain their speed and shoot flatter at long distances while generating mild recoil and good barrel life. Weve never had it so good when it comes to picking among the best long-range calibers to shoot. Newer cartridges do offer better ballistics, but at the expense of more recoil, shooter barrel life and less off-the-shelf cartridge selection. If you've only shot 150 yards in the woods, that shot may seem really tough. To comply with the rules of warfare that prohibited the use of hollow-point ammunition, Federal had to burnish the tips of the 180-grain Sierra Matchkings they were loading. Since the velocities tend to be mild (2850 fps is usual) it is also easy for shooters to manage the rifle recoil and spot their hits and misses, which is another key to success in practical rifle competition. RELATED: How the Brand-New 27 Nosler Revives the .277. He would then fire-form the brass in a barrel dedicated to that process and then run that brass through a die with a .30-caliber mandrel, at which point he turns the case neck for uniformity and trims the brass to the right length. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Beyond 600 or 800 yards, however, the efficiency of the high B.C. I also took ballistic performance into account, as well as the experiences and results of the top long-range shooters in the world. Most often you just have to buy a Weatherby rifle to get one, and while that used to be an expensive proposition, its not anymore. The .257 Weatherby is one of the flattest-shooting cartridges made. We could go into all sorts of great cartridges that frankly its hard to find anything that is a clear cut winner in the group. Prices vary greatly for rifles, but feeding them is a whole different story even if you reload. The other challenge with shooting the Dasher is that you have to handload. 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. Weve built dozens of ARs and well cover all the best AR-15 upgrades such as handguards, triggers, BCGs, gas blocks, and more. Wrong on all accounts. With new( in the works)bullet designs the .308 surpasses the .300 win mag and is closing in on 6.5 ! His first 5 shots were all hits. Federal 140-grain Sierra Matchking 6.5 Creedmoor, Engineered for high-volume shooting in 1,000-yard competitions. projectiles begins to add up and they shoot flatter at extreme range. The Navy switched to 190-grain Sierra Matchking HPBTs. Kelly, I did not take the time to research and compare every cartridge in the world that I thought might win this flat trajectory contest, so you might find another. (I looked into it once but can't remember exactly.. The problem with articles like this is that it gives younger readers (whose experience likely includes playing call of duty or watching American sniper) the false impression that any of these rounds will simply do the trick without a great deal of training and practice. Another and even better option for reaching out to a big game animal with an AR15 is the 6.5 Grendel. Compare that with a .300 Win. 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. It is a screamer, and with increased velocity comes increased range. Its the little 220 Swift (center) pushing a 40-grain bullet! These days the 26 Nosler and 6.5-300 Wby. Recoil is negligible, making it a great option for hunter with sensitive shoulders. He didn't say Elk or Deer or Hogs or Trolls. Unless the 300WM was down-loaded to unsafe levels, the 308 will never beat it. I can only second what Rick says about the .257 Weatherby magnum. It's muzzle velocity is a blistering 4145 fps. So many variables and I think the age old "it depends". quickly established itself as a go-to hunting round for Western big game and international hunting. Prior this Ive been an old school kinda guy, shooting offhand and making sure I can hit what I aim at out to 300 yards. But lack of convenience is certainly the Big Kahuna. But when you consider the specific task at hand, the field of options narrows. Bullets of this diameter are easily configured to have extremely high ballistic coefficients. I know plenty of people who can actually do that and even they won't shoot at game beyond 300 or 400 yards, depending on the wind. Besides recoil, the downside is the limited availability of factory ammunition and rifles. There's plenty of people that are just fine a 500 yds. My go to for long range hunting are the 7mm STW and 6.5-300 weatherby. Its moderate recoil, inherent accuracy, and proven lethality is why it is such a great choice for new hunters. Mag. For long rang range hunting my list would go .257 Weatherby Magnum, the flattest shooting hunting cartridge period, Next the 6.5-.300 Weatherby Magnum, it outperforms any other 6.5 period, The .30-378 Weatherby holds 120 grains of water and outperforms any other .30 caliber cartridge and has the longest point blank range of any .30, including the Lazzeronis. Match those and regardless of caliber, drops will be identical. 53 in. While I was in Wyoming, I was able to test and evaluate the .224 Valkyrie with a rifle from Palmetto State Armory. The Creedmoor is the hottest cartridge on the planet. Want to send it really far downrange? Unlike most rifle cartridges, the trajectory stays level out to about 300 yards. Another one or two probably should have made the original list. are shooting remarkably flat. Nosler Trophy Grade Accubond 165-grain .308 Win. We already have an account registered for email address No matter the choice, theres no denying that we live in a golden era of rifle accuracy. It's disconcerting to me that this cartridge always gets left out of the conversation. If you take a left turn, you can go through an endless list of wildcat cartridges as well. Or the 50 BMG the expense of more recoil, inherent accuracy, and its for! But at the expense of more recoil, inherent accuracy, and the round unstable and inaccurate 800. 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