I still like this cartridge for a bolt gun though. Currently, G1 through G8 and GL is the only mathematical models to express BCs. The 130's start out the fastest and have the least drop at 500 yards, about 50" with a 100 yard zero. I stopped there because few hunters are going to tolerate the recoil or rifle weight needed to operate a flat shooter above 338-caliber. Ammo Availability: Shockingly, the average price per round is $4.75. 1,500m: 264 ft-lbs. No. It just murders your shoulder, ears, and pocketbook at the same time drop in feet Shooting at 700 (In Theory) Pretty impressive for a low B.C., 55-grain bullet. History. When thinking of muzzle velocity, a faster round is not always better. Muzzle: 2,158 ft-lbs 500m: 1,047 ft-lbs 1,000m: 436 ft-lbs 1,500m: 222 ft-lbs. Thats what makes older cartridges like the .260 great. Choosing the flattest shooting rifle cartridge in each caliber category seems fair, fun, and revealing, so well do that before identifying the all time top dog. The 220 Swift would be my pick for coyotes, rodents, and probably pronghorn if it werent for the wind deflection issue. (not the bullet Id choose for this beast, just puts it nicely in line with the others), What does that do for you at regular ranges? 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). Those of you who reload can stretch the Valkyrie by playing with different powders, bullet seating depths, and projectile types. 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. 6.5-300 WBY (-204) I do not know of any systems running this caliber in gas guns. The world finally caught on that bigger and louder, does not equate to better performance at extended ranges. Tons of different build options exist and the knowledge pool to learn from is immense. Almost every rifle made has a flat trajectory at 100 yards. However, with the 6CM being available in more modern builds, devices like muzzle brakes and suppressors (that are not found on most .243 rifles), will make for an even more pleasant recoil experience from the 6CM. Without a muzzle brake or suppressor, the .338 Lapua Magnum offers a challenging recoil experience. Outstanding job!! This is especially important to those of you who reload and can tailor a custom load for your rifle. A lot of the newer, ultra-flat cartridges take a good deal of reloading knowledge to successfully harness their ability. that are blowing the ceiling off gun sales, instead of 6 5 CDM? I work at a very large and popular firearms dealer, and I have sold dozens (if not hundreds) if the 6.5, but I havent sold 1, or had anyone even ask about the top 3 in this list. Remaining Energy: Muzzle: 1316 ft-lbs 500m: 470 ft-lbs 1000m: 165 ft-lbs 1500m: 108 ft-lbs. Mag., according to Noslers Handloading Guide 9. An F-Class shooter engages the 1,000-yard target at the Wendover, Utah, Air Force range (inactive). 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. No issue finding it. It hits hard and flies flat and straight. The .308 Win case has a nice even powder burn and has readily available brass for reloading. This cartridge is an interesting case of innovation to solve a fairly difficult problem. The newest variants of all service sniper rifles have options chambered in the classic Long Range caliber. You can certainly find uppers to piece onto your AR-10 lower. 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 cartridge has been around for a while. Being developed in 2017, most ammo is going to come from reloading. How To Purchase The Right Chef Knife That Is Highly Efficient? Very modular across nearly any rifle system. Muzzle velocity is somewhere around the 2800 2900 range with 26 barrel. I see this more for the shooter that needs terminal performance. The lighter 140gr range projectiles dont enact enough felt energy rearward like the 175gr+ class of projectiles from bigger bores. Now, this parameter may not be too important to most of you out there, searching for the best Long Range caliber. s. As said before, I come from a different world. History: The history and service-record behind the .308 goes all the way back to the 1950s. I liked that you started at 5.56 for a base caliber. 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. The average price per round will be close to $2.00. By way of comparison, the .270 Winchester (based on the .30-06 Springfield) offers a case capacity of 67 grains. 1000 yards CheyTac featured Lapua Magnum rifles Winchester Magnum. Corporal McMahon is a former 0317 Scout Sniper with 1st BN 2nd Marines. With a muzzle brake and/or suppressor, the .300WM can feel similar to a .308 Winchester. Subscribe to my channel: http://bit.ly/RonSpomerOutdoorsSubscribeAffiliate Links:Handbook for Shooters & Reloaders: https://amzn.to/2VoQrBlOutback Trading 14. projectile that you might crown that one King, especially since that 100-grain sounds a bit more reasonable for deer-sized game. Its use today is limited to medium to big-game hunting; bolt action only. For hunters, medium-game will be the limit of this caliber. Unlike 99.999% of Internet articles vomited out by any and everybody, I could taste the sweet and aromatic aroma of actual first-hand knowledge, long experience, and deep expertise oozing out of each sentence. This case was designed to be used out of the AR platform for PRS (Precision Rifle Series) matches. Since it was undisputed that the .30-06 has a higher powder capacity and the same maximum chamber pressure, it should be entirely possible to replace the 168 grain Sierra with either a 185 grain Berger or 190 grain Sierra with more modern powders and out-pace the .308 Wins best trans sonic distance by at least 50 yards, taking the 06 to 1000yds or better. The cost of such rifles can be at least $4,000 and can take months to build. The .243 can be a great beginner gun because of its low recoil and ammo availability. You can expect to pay about $1.00 per round at most online retailers. For a rifle platform, this caliber is great for building a highly modular and dynamic setup. Youve already come here, which shows you are willing to read. With care and discipline, a 6.5 Grendel barrel will outlive a .308. I\m also a huge fan of Ron Spomer so well done for the recognition of his great work too. Firing the 250gr Lapua Scenar projectile, MV: 3,030 fps. His favorite caliber at the time for LR competition shooting was the 6.5CM. 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. At 1,000 yards, the Creedmoor has 273 inches (22.75') of drop and the Nosler has 167 inches (13.92'). You get excellent Long Range performance, with recoil slightly less than the .308 Winchester. The .22-250 has a very high velocity and is very accurate. I built a .338 Lapua when I was in Gunsmithing College in Susanville. Ballistic Co-Efficient: For optimum LR performance, the 108 ELD Match projectile; G1: 0.515, G7: 0.268. The projectile designed specifically for Long Range shooting is the 90 grain Sierra Match King. However, the 6.5 Lapua and .308 Winchester do share the same bolt face. I do not know of any systems running this caliber in gas guns. Barrel Life on the .243 can range anywhere from 1,500 rounds to 3,000. Expect about $5.50 per round. When we're shooting a full-size IPSC at 1,000 yards in a 10 mph wind, the guy who lands on the upwind quarter with a .243 Win can use the same wind call as a 6mm ARC hitting the downwind quadrant. It provides whats needed for the mind to persuade itself and make a decision. An AR-10 firing with a suppressor, the .308 will recoil slightly more than an AR-15. I took the shot prone and then stood up after the wildebeest tipped over after a perfect shot. Little information is out there on 6.5 PRC barrel life. Ballistic Co-Efficient: 105 grain Berger VLD G1: 0.517 G7: 0.265, Remaining Energy: Muzzle: 2,240 ft-lbs 500m: 1,091 ft-lbs 1,000m: 457 ft-lbs 1,500m: 221 ft-lbs. 1,500m: 362 ft-lbs. Mag. On the other hand, wind speed and direction are inconsistent. This particular rifle has been shown to shoot accurately out to a mile (or 1,800 yards), but 1,000 is pretty much the limit of a 14x scope. Overall Practicality: Incredible mid to long-range performance. Take another look. What I can tell you is that choosing the right caliber in relation to recoil can make or break your performance as a shooterespecially if youre new to the game. And the more a scope magnifies, the narrower of an area . Trajectory is flat. Easy and fun to shoot. Is your rifle shooting steel or live targets? For myself, I have up to 800 meters to shoot at a private location, so grabbing a .338 Lapua Magnum with a max effective range well over 1600m makes no sense. Enjoying many of your video\s whilst stuck in lockdown. Overall Practicality: If you had the money to spend on it, and were not needing a semi-auto rifle for competitions, the .300 Norma Magnum is possibly the best performing round on this list. 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. Their high muzzle velocity and heavy projectile weights greatly increase erosion of the lands and grooves that make up the barrel rifling. Expect to see 2,500-3,000 rounds out of your barrel. Availability in stores could be troublesome unless shopping at a Cabelas/Bass Pro Shop. Enforcermj, Im not sure if your comment is sarcastic or not. Time of flight impacts bullet drop more than anything else. Simply speaking, the BC refers to how well a bullet navigates gravity, air density, and wind. If you are going to shoot at 200, zero at 200. Much less than a .308, the 6.5 Lapua is pushing a much lighter bullet than the .308 at similar speeds. 1,000m: 1,345 ft-lbs. Expect to see 2,500-3,000 rounds out of your barrel. As said before, I come from a different world. Barrel Life: Average barrel life is around 5,000 rounds. If you are looking at Long Range shooting as a serious hobby, instead of something to depend your life upon, I would say barrel life is almost just as important as ammo availability when choosing a long-range caliber. However, the Grendel uses the same case diameter as the 7.62x39mm so the new magazine capacity is reduced from 30 rounds to 26, and the bolt face is not interchangeable with .223/5.56 bolts. Energy: 1234 ft-lbs. 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. Cross-Platform Use: You can build a .223 rifle in almost any rifle action. Thanks I am not here to say that this round or that round is the best for a military sniper or a bench rest shooter. The 7 best calibers under 300 yards:.308.25-06.243; 6 mm creedmoor.30-30.270.30-06 It would help one decide on if a cartilage was up to a specific task and if one would be willing to take the kick. Sub-MOA group from handloads at 1000 yards demonstrates the capability of 22 CM. The Great Grandfather of them allthe .30-06 (thirty ought six) is the oldest cartridge on this list. .300 PRC is strictly a bolt action caliber at the moment. The caveat here is that fastest becomes a bit murky. Initial Thoughts: I see another wildcat come to the limelight. Until now, bolt action rifles only. I fear that is about all this round is targeted for. Decide where you fit in. throwing a 55-gr. at 150-grains, the bullet is a bit light, but it still has enough energy at 1,000-yards for deer, bear, and elk. The .243 WSSM was a freaky-accurate little cartridge with great muzzle velocity but could have been so much more with better brass. Buying my first 308 soon in AR a first as wella double adventure! Reaching out to a target at 1,000 yards or beyond requires skill, knowledge and lots of practice to do it right. 1,500m: 295 ft-lbs. Like many standardized wildcat rounds, this cartridge excelled in bench rest, long range medium game hunting, and steel target shoots. The possibilities are endless with the .223. One of the selling points of this round, when it was introduced, was its light recoil for a deer gun. You are looking at the 1,500 to 2,000 round mark for consistent accuracy. 1,500m: 264 ft-lbs. If that describes you, then definitely give this caliber another look, because its performance rocks. The info on barrel life added a lot of depth. A faster MV does mean the round is impacted LESS by the wind than a slower MV. A standard projectile weight for optimum performance out of the 6CM would be a 105 grain Berger Target VLD @ 3,100fps. Excellent work!! The calibers up for debate will be: .223/5.56mm, .224 Valkyrie, .243 Winchester, 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5mm Grendel, 6.5mm Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC (Precision Rifle Cartridge), 6.5x47mm Lapua, .260 Remington, .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, .300 Winchester Short Magnum, .300 PRC (Precision Rifle Cartridge), .300 Winchester Magnum, .300 Norma Magnum, .338 Lapua Magnum, and the .338 Norma Magnum. At a 200 yard zero, I only have to dial to 4.6mils to get out to 1000 yards. We are not going to include here the esoteric military sniping rounds engineered for 1,000 yards, 2,000 yards, even 3,000 yards. One of the most complex and widely debated topics within the modern firearms community is caliber selection for long-range shooting. The cartridge's belt--used to ensure proper . 10 years ago, the 6.5284 Norma would have easily made the list. Is it the fastest? Initial Thoughts: A good judge of success of a caliber is how long it has been relevant. Since this caliber is somewhat antiquated, the modern tactical platforms have not maintained product lines for the .243. Muzzle Velocity: 168gr Berger Target Hybrid @ 3,200 fps, Ballistic Co-Efficient: G1: 0.515 G7: 0.264. 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. Low B.C. Is it the fastest? I just want to see more of the market available to the 6CM. 2016 . All in all, this caliber is excellent for those of you who do not have the time, money, or training to dive into 1000m+ shooting. If I was building a rifle on this caliber, I would expect to look at bolt-only options. Little information is out there on 6.5 PRC barrel life. 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. Ammo Availability: .243 Winchester is still a viable option for most East Coast White Tails and Mid-West Prairie Dogs. If you take away anything from this article, no matter which caliber you choose, make sure you know how to operate that rifle. Thats comparing apples to apples with the others up above, using a 6 vitals zone. I heavily recommend this caliber to those out there who want magnum performance without magnum recoil. 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. Notice that it is only 3 grains lighter than the 150-grain .264 atop that Weatherby. And since it uses the ever-popular 6.5 projectiles, components are relatively cheap. That is an on-the-spot selection. Take the .308 Winchester at 500 for comparison, The level of confidence of a first-round hit at that range is extremely high. During its launch in 1997, the .260 was still on par with other wildcats. A column writer for. With less powder capacity than a .300 WM, the WSM is still manageable. Bolt gun fans are especially in luck because as of right now, the PRC is very limited in the gas-gun world. Muzzle Velocity: Using the US Militarys XM1163, MV: 2,940 fps, Ballistic Co-Efficient: 230gr Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical G1: 0.717 G7: 0.368, Remaining Energy: Muzzle: 4,414 ft-lbs. Because it was used in the Civil War, the term "flattest" is not an exact description. It is the flattest shooting option you can get. As said before, the standard rifle manufacturers have not caught up the .224 Valkyrie. This is not just a product of the .27 caliber bullet and its ballistic coefficient numbers. They create these great cartridges and then neuter them with barrels too short to reach their full potential. The lesser charge is a flatter, close group load. Take your time, watch some videos, and use the above parameters to make your decision. Bolt gun fans are especially in luck because as of right now, the PRC is very limited in the gas-gun world. Although I dont see this being an entry-level caliber, it could very well lead to a goal for new shooters. Remaining Energy: Muzzle: 2,832 ft-lbs. The .30-06 is such a classic sniper rifle round, I could not leave it out of the running. Yep, no more, I put a brake on it. The numbers are beyond impressive. So what does that mean? But lets take a quick look at a historically popular flat-shooting cartridge, the .270 Winchester. Im referring to cartridges that have been custom designed by people in the industry who squeeze every drop of performance out of a round. The 6.8 Western sounds like a great idea, except that in the .277 genre, even the 175 grain Sierras lag behind in BC compared to lighter bullets in the 6.5 arena. Handloading ammunition can reap the reward of selecting the exact projectile with the exact desired BC. Mag. The good news is that these bullets might shoot even a tad flatter than these numbers indicate. 500m: 2,772 ft-lbs. Two much-loved traits of the .375 H&H are its penchant for accuracy and . A bullet traveling at supersonic speed pushes vapor in the air to create a cone around itself. It has been a proven competitor in the PRS circuit. 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. Also know that not all manufacturer-claimed B.C. Prior, only dedicated .338 Lapua Magnum receivers could handle the round. Recoil Condition: With a suppressor on the .300 Norma Magnum, the recoil still isnt all that bad. 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. You dream it, and it can be done. Clear enough? For hunters, the Grendel offers many different projectiles for different terminal effects. The sheer muzzle energy from these bigger calibers is beyond impressive. Notice that it is only 3 grains lighter than the 150-grain .264 atop that Weatherby. All three cartridges also offer ample case capacity, allowing enough powder to send bullets at drag-defying velocities. Currently, G1 through G8 and GL is the only mathematical models to express BCs. Shooting Long Range. So for those of you seeking a bolt-gun build, keep in mind that your standard factory options will be very limited. Muzzle: 4,677 ft-lbs. The cartridge was designed for reliable feeding in battle rifles, not efficient powder burns for consistent accuracy. Is it the most accurate? and MV do. Invest the money and invest the time in solid training from reputable sources. Therefore my velocity is up to around 3175fps, BC .434 G1 and the 500 yard drop is 23 with a 300 yard zero sight in. I realize that you looked at several different loads for each cartridge to figure out which one was the flattest shooting. But its so close to the 6.5-300 Wby. Its also a great option for those interested in close to medium range varmint hunting. Are You and Your Family Really Ready For A Power Grid Failure? unfair comparison, Hornady makes a 139 grain BTSP for the 7mm mag very flat shooter, Great info, thanks for your difficult work. They are great long-range guns, but not known by the our Armed Forces community. The projectile still punched through steel at one mile! Contact: Bob (at) OffTheGridNews.com Phone: 815-902-6086 2200 Illinois Route 84 Thomson, Illinois 61285. Like the .308 Winchester, ammo availability and reloading components are everywhere. Since its inception, the .308 has remained the most popular choice of Long Range shooters, snipers, and hunters. I also appreciate the realistic exposition of the relevant comparison between effects of flat-shooting cartridge vs judging cross-wind! Getting into the magnum calibers, recoil is going to be noticeably more than the .308 Winchester. Muzzle Velocity: A standard projectile weight for optimum performance out of the 6CM would be a 105 grain Berger Target VLD @ 3,100fps. Somewhere in-between an AR-15 and AR-10. Remington simply took the .308 case and necked it down to house the 6.5mm. But this list is comprehensive enough to cover the most popular and best-performing rounds that are regularly used by shooters across most long-range disciplines. Ammo Availability: .338 Lapua is readily available online. Average barrel life is around 5,000 rounds. 1,500m: 776 ft-lbs. The .308 is no different. The .300 Norma Magnum comes to us from the .338 Norma Magnum, necked down to accept a .30 cal projectile. Anecdotally, PRS shooters are having to change barrels once per year. The .30-06 would have higher felt recoil given bullets of equal (or even slightly unequal) bullet weights, though not nearly as much as the .300 Win Mag with 190 grain SMKs. Hopefully, the Browning HAWG recoil reducer will noticeably lessen the kick. High-end AR-10s can regularly maintain sub-MOA accuracy. His favorite caliber at the time for LR competition shooting was the 6.5CM. Tactical-Life. The recoil is almost non-existent. You have so much faith that your round will hit your target. great to see bullet drops and equate them in inches of drop brings home the reality of how much impact good old gravity has on ballistics.even with the flattest cartridges still aiming the height of a house above the target @1000 yds As with MV, .223 projectiles vary greatly. Basically, whatever. However, I fully admit that that a flat shooting cartridge is not nearly as important as a cartridge which is resistant to wind deflection. Shockingly, the average price per round is $4.75. You cannot pick a better round for the beginner Long Range shooter. I like the ability to swap barrels on the same action as a .308 or .300giving you great anti-personnel effects, while also being capable of anti-material mission capabilities with the .338. Overall Practicality: I argue that you will not find a more practical Long Range caliber in this list. However, I cant jump fully on board until more bolt action options are available. But you did such an awesome job with this data. numbers which are not quite as accurate as G7 numbers in predicting trajectories of todays wildly long, sleek bullets. Sportsman could use the same rifle used for groundhogs and coyotes, as for deer. All in all, if I had to make the same pick in the same fashion as the author, AT THIS MOMENT IN TIME, I would pick the 6mm Creedmoor simply for the availability of ammo and brass, reasonably long trans sonic range, ease of loading accurately (forgiveness factor). You are looking at the 1,500 to 2,000 round mark for consistent accuracy. All in all, pick something that will be pleasant for you to shoot over and over. I still just dont understand why it isnt the 26 or 28 Nos. The ammo was considerably lighter, meaning the rifles could be lighter. 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. A big selling point to the 6CM is that from its inception, and from the help of GA Precision, its use in the AR-10 platform has been immensely popular among PRS shooters. Unless youre shooting really far. 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. Most off the shelf set-ups are going to be on the high end of the market so the 6mm CM is not ideal for a beginner shooter. Barrel Life: Because projectile options can range anywhere from 120gr to 230gr, projectile weights and MVs vary greatly. 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. Reloading components can be found nearly anywhere. With the right rifle, the .300WM can be a very smooth shooting set-up. G1 BC: .563 G7 BC: .274. Muzzle Velocity is also a value that is never constant. 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. Expect about $5.50 per round. Muzzle Velocity: Again for the best LR option, 140gr Hybrid Target MV: 2,780 fps, Ballistic Co-Efficient: Using above projectile, G1: 0.607 G7: 0.311. 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. I would expect to see 6,000-8,000+. You will HAVE to use very slow burning propellants to push a 175 grain bullet out of a .277 bore, and will HAVE to have at least 26 of barrel to most efficiently burn said powder. If you put a gun to my head, the 6.5mm Creedmoor is the best, overall, Long Range caliber. The 6.5 Creedmoor has made a name for being one of the best overall performing and versatile calibers for the Long Range market. Most of the calculators out there show larger drop rates then your table. I shot this out of the new Barrett ASR at 1,600m. You may see something like this: 6.5mm 140-grain VLD G1 BC: 0.593 G7 BC: 0.304. While some may deem it as impractical to hit a target at half a mile, the amount of research that goes into selection of the rifle, optics and ammunition plus learning how to read wind, observe the effects of humidity, air pressure and elevation are all factors that will make you a better shooter in the long run. 300 win mag. Our rifles were dinged, we sometimes were issued machine gun ammo instead of match. Hunters can take advantage of flat shooting rounds to extend maximum point blank range, the distance over which a center-of-target aim results in the bullet remaining within the kill zone, never climbing above it at mid-range and remaining in it until maximum point blank range is reached. For example, taking a load of the 308 that had the best ballistic results I could find at 1000 yards (it was 155gr BTHP), and taking a best load for the 25-06, the 25 had over 100 inches less drop, 15 inches less drift in a cross breeze, and only 41 pounds less retained energy! 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