However, in the 1000-yard game, many different calibers can win. Ditto the 6.5 Creedmoor and 6.5-300 Wby. 500m: 2,115 ft-lbs 1,000m: 937 ft-lbs. Not to mention guys that still compete with and collect old military surplus riflesI see the. Ammo Availability: This cartridge has been around for a while. Granted I do live in New England, and we dont have that many long shot opportunities here, but you would think someone would want to have there firearms chambered in such a flat shooting cartridge. This old timer remains a phenomenon, flat-shooting and effective. When you havent time to engage a laser rangefinder, knowing you can reach the kill zone with a dead-center hold at any distance out to 373 yards is pretty comforting. Ive always liked the .260. This cartridge is the .270 GIBBS and is based on the 30.06 case with the shoulder moved forward and at a 35 degree angle. The US military decided that the average rifle squad was more effective by accurately delivering rounds on target with a 5.56mm rifle than the heavier recoiling 7.62 platforms. The .300 WSM is going to be a bolt-action-only build. This cartridge is one of the most capable rounds I have ever shot. Both the 223, 223AI, and 6.5 Grendel will reach out to 1,000 yards given the right bullet and rifle. The numbers dont lie. Definitely a great overall cartridge for any skill range in the Long Range shooting community. 500m: 1260 ft-lbs. Enjoying many of your video\s whilst stuck in lockdown. While the other three rounds in this category may have an advantage in economics (300 Winchester Magnum), accuracy (338 Lapua Magnum) or range (408 CheyTac), the 50 BMG is still the king of the domain of long-range shooting. Of course, the .270 Win was developed in 1925 when 1000 yard shots were effectively unheard of. If buying online, you are looking to spend at least $2.20 per round. Ballistic Co-Efficient: Above bullet, G1: 0.539 G7: 0.276. Maximum effective range is out to 1,200 yards, and the round really comes into its own at 800 to 1,000. It makes for easy reading in an \all in one place\ comparison, rather than spending time trying to find this data all over the internet. History: The 6.5 Grendel comes to us in 2003 from Alexander Arms. 1,500m: 362 ft-lbs. 1,500m: 610 ft-lbs. I noticed in your video that your chart also listed energy and recoil. This is an example of how different loads in different rifles can produce different results. Also, experience firing large bore calibers is advised. Its an excellent choice for shooting groundhogs out to 500 yards. 500m: 1,212 ft-lbs. Just what the perfect balance between MV and BC is remains unanswered by me. The cartridge's belt--used to ensure proper . 7mm rem mag. 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. LR performance is very impressive. Its very clear that you went through a huge amount of work to pull all of this info together. It was designed from the ground up in 2005 by an ammunition manufacturer, Lapua, to take on the 300-1,000 yard competition world. I believe this was due to the projectiles that were selected for each. 1000 yards CheyTac featured Lapua Magnum rifles Winchester Magnum. 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). I still like this cartridge for a bolt gun though. What do I mean by that? The Savage retails for under $900 and the Winchester can be had for closer to $1,100. Because the 6.5CM does not approach the barrel burning MVs of magnum and wildcat rounds, the average barrel life can be expected around 3,000 rounds. The number of options for load-development and rifle rigs is unsurpassed. Ive posted your article on my wildlife and hunting group on FB. Most Magnum cartridges have 10 times less barrel life than standard cartridges. Ammo can be found at most sporting goods stores. 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. Good work mate. Way more than needed to anchor a deer at that range. Mag. I have found that when talking about these large caliber hunting rounds, there is not a tremendous difference in bullet drop. One of the classic LR projectiles is the 175 Sierra Match King @ 2,700 fps. Kind regards. You get excellent Long Range performance, with recoil slightly less than the .308 Winchester. As with MV, .223 projectiles vary greatly. They wanted a superior hunting and LR cartridge with similar trajectories as the .300 WM, but with less powder use and recoil. They will also fit any .308 Winchester bolt face; meaning that to obtain a 6.5CM, all you need to do is swap a barrel, making this cartridge extremely modular across bolt and gas guns. I do believe the market will catch up to this round. These magnum rounds love to kill barrels. due to its larger diameter which increases drag. 260 Rem The shape of the football does not allow sustained flight if the ball is thrown end over end. 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. Why even mention such an antiquated round? Drops just 11.6 inches. that are blowing the ceiling off gun sales, instead of 6 5 CDM? Including the transonic range and barrel life plus the cost of ammunition was incredibly detailed and much appreciated I couldnt stop reading the article I will hit all the way to the end without stopping. This cartridge chambered three iconic US Service weapons; the 1903 Springfield rifle, M1 Garand, and the Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR). 1,500m: 630 ft-lbs. Greatly extended range external and terminal ballistic performance at the cost of barrel life. All in all, this cartridge changed the tactics of the US military, and later, NATO allies. . Surprisingly due to the case volume to bore area ratio, barrel life is impressive for a cartridge of this size. The big advantage and why the .260 became so popular was that it could easily be necked up or down by using other standard rifle cartridges, making reloading a breeze. The .300 WSM steals the performance of a .300 WM and transforms it down to a short-action rifle. I know it is very uncommonly talked about. 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. at 150-grains, the bullet is a bit light, but it still has enough energy at 1,000-yards for deer, bear, and elk. This caliber has even won military contracts from SOCOM in 2017, which I specifically took part in. As with other magnum cartridges, the average barrel life is expected at 1,500-2,000 rounds. A flat shooting cartridge matters. It's a solid contender for the best deer caliber out to 500 yards. 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. The truth is that there is no one best long-range caliber for every job and there are many factors to consider. It should be possible that a few savvy and disgruntled hunters/reloaders have stocked up in anticipation BEFORE the grab for those start after rifles are released. You dream it, and it can be done. For a rifle platform, this caliber is great for building a highly modular and dynamic setup. Its use today is limited to medium to big-game hunting; bolt action only. Cross-Platform Use: The .300 WSM is going to be a bolt-action-only build. Recoil Condition: With more case volume than a .308 and firing the same grain weight bullet, the .30-06 will have more felt recoil than a .308. We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyze our traffic. Is it the fastest? Still, by using G1 across the board, we are on a level playing field. The lighter 140gr range projectiles dont enact enough felt energy rearward like the 175gr+ class of projectiles from bigger bores. I would guess that every Walmart in the United States carries .243 Winchester. The 178's start out the slowest, but at 500 yards are the fastest. With the right rifle, the .300WM can be a very smooth shooting set-up. Reproduction of any part of this website without direct permission is prohibited. I asked around a few years ago and found 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum as the most overbore commercial cartridge. With less powder capacity than a .300 WM, the WSM is still manageable. I'm looking for the flattest cartridge to 400-500yds from a 20" barrel that would be suitable for coyotes obviously. A lot can actually affect the observed recoil of a Long Range rifle. The .223 is an excellent choice for an inexperienced and/or younger shooter. Another great benefit to the 6.5CM is that it still maintains an overall case length of a Short-Action cartridge. Cross-Platform Use: Since this caliber is somewhat antiquated, the modern tactical platforms have not maintained product lines for the .243. My point is, I would sacrifice picking that absolute top-performing round because it most likely will cost you resources that could be used on training or trigger time. To take the 6.5CM and add MV to the equation, pure joy happens. This is not just a product of the .27 caliber bullet and its ballistic coefficient numbers. Could you make a brief mention of these calibers and perhaps another that could be added? This means we can first determine the fastest cartridge in each caliber, then compare it against the fastest in others. HOWEVER after going through Cartridges of The World by Barnes and Skinner it has come to my attention that 7.21 Lazzeroni Firebird is ever more overbore. After going online and getting confused this article oriented me in the right direction(s). Cheers. 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. 1,500m: 426 ft-lbs. Want to run your own ballistics numbers? Have fun hunting! So since it doesnt work AT ALL for serious shooters, it doesnt get much air time, and then the average hunter who only shoots 2-3 boxes per YEAR never hears about it. Required fields are marked *. 500m: 2,621 ft-lbs. numbers are accurate. No. The .243 was also a great option for those living in countries that banned the use of military countries (.308 Win/7.62x51mm NATO). For the Long Range hunting community, I would argue that the .30-06 still has a place in this world. One big drawback to the Valkyrie is the same as the .223. 300 win mag. It takes 200 rounds to fully break in a barrel, so theyd finish it off in just 2-3 competitions (where you fire 200 rounds in a weekend). Now that we have laid out the calibers in question, next, lets go over the parameters in choosing the best round for you. Check out their concise ballistics charts. Drop at 500 Yards (200-yard zero): 37.3 inches Recoil: ~16 ft.-lbs. At 150 yards the target is a 6 inch hole and the gong is behind it. Do we compare the fastest factory loads or top end handloads from select handloading manuals? Budget speaking, the 6.5 Grendel is much more of a value in rifle and ammo costs than the AR-10 class of calibers. The goal was to standardize a wildcat cartridge that married the .338 Winchester Magnum and the .375 H&H Magnum. One of the selling points of this round, when it was introduced, was its light recoil for a deer gun. numbers which are not quite as accurate as G7 numbers in predicting trajectories of todays wildly long, sleek bullets. You can certainly find uppers to piece onto your AR-10 lower. It is the flattest shooting option you can get. He just never made it official. It will tumble erratically and fall short of the intended target. That is an on-the-spot selection. 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. Barnes, Hornady, Federal, and Berger all make loads ranging from $0.60-$1.30 per round. Is it possible to show those on your web site list? The .243 was also a great option for those living in countries that banned the use of military countries (.308 Win/7.62x51mm NATO). With that in mind, you don't need high end optics, a long range cartridge, and special support for shots that close. Banish 30. The 6.5300 Weatherby magnum, as its name suggests, is based on the 300 Weatherby mag and has a case capacity of 98 grains of water. This cartridge as it stands is perfect for a PRS shooter. The components for reloading are also readily available. I have neither the scientific knowledge nor mathematical skills to figure out the perfect blend of factors that produces the flattest trajectory winner. 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. 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. Mag., according to Noslers Handloading Guide 9. Share your thoughts in the section below: Pump Shotguns Have One BIG Advantage Over Other Shotguns. 1,000m: 1,287 ft-lbs. One of the calibers with the flattest trajectory is the .17 Winchester Super Magnum, a sub-caliber rimfire cartridge. Developed from the 416 Rigby case, the inventors of the round learned a critical factor in designing ammunition with regard to pressure: hardness of the brass was more important than its relative thickness. 500m: 2,115 ft-lbs 1,000m: 937 ft-lbs. The 6.5 will be cheaper to shoot and is pretty decent in the wind from a 6.5-284 or 6.5-06. The sheer muzzle energy from these bigger calibers is beyond impressive. It is meant for the traditional long-range projectile; featuring a long, slender ogive and a boat-tail rear end. For the Top 5 you have listed, what manufacturers offer a complete rifle in those calibers? Barrel Life: Since the .260 is not firing heavy bullets over 2,900 fps, the barrel life can be similar to other 6.5mm cartridges in its classabout 2,500-3,500 rounds. The downfall? If you are looking for exceptional, hard-hitting, flat performance, you might want to consider the .300 PRC. Muzzle: 5,096 ft-lbs. As said before, each of the parameters will have to be thought about. As for PRS shooters, with great flat trajectories and low-recoil, follow-up shots are a breeze. Like many standardized wildcat rounds, this cartridge excelled in bench rest, long range medium game hunting, and steel target shoots. Yes I know its a barrel burner but so is the 300RUM and others on the list. Montana! I also love that this cartridge can be fired from standard Long-Action receivers. In general, lightweight bullets driven very fast shoot flatter than heavier bullets with better aerodynamics (high B.C. Recoil Condition: Shooting any of these calibers across any number of platforms will show that each round feels differently depending on the set-up. Even many hand gun calibers put in a carbine are not seeing that much drop at 100 yards. The new case was developed for years based on the T65 developmental cartridge. We are not going to include here the esoteric military sniping rounds engineered for 1,000 yards, 2,000 yards, even 3,000 yards. 30-378 weatherby (214). However, in 1969 Remington picked it up forcing it to become a standard cartridge that is nothing more than a necked down version of the .30-06. 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. Youre going to miss with any flat shooting cartridge out there and with a perfectly accurate rifle. The 300 Win Mag is definitely on the list. Hornady designed the 6.5 PRC for use in a bolt-gun. Several factors like powder temperature sensitivity, barrel length, ammunition consistency, and atmospheric conditions will all change your MV value. 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. History: Plant yourself in post-2015 and you will see an explosion of the 6.5mm family of projectiles, thanks to the 6.5 Creedmoor. Today, the primary platform is the bolt action (long action) rifle. Especially in the bolt action realm. I think this cartridge will prove useful to the long range community in the future. With the popularity of this cartridge . Cross-Platform Use: .300 PRC is strictly a bolt action caliber at the moment. Im not going to dive too deep into terminal ballistics for the purpose of this article. All in all, the .308 is certainly manageable by shooters of most ages. Im going to include a few in here, and my basis for including them is going to be inclusion in Federals 2013 catalog, because thats what Im basing my numbers off. Now, one manufacturer specializes in fast, powerful, ridiculous cartridges, and thats Weatherby. That being said, there are plenty of commercial options, but the price will be much higher than standard cartridges. Best Deer Ammo In 7mm Rem. In what was probably the first round designed from the ground up as a sniper cartridge, 338 Lapua is our personal favorite long-range round. You get excellent Long Range performance, with recoil slightly less than the .308 Winchester. By the way, while the 6.5-300 has been on the market just five years, Roy was shooting it in the mid-20th century. All 6mm projectiles are notorious for extremely fast throat erosion. 6.5-300 WBY (-204) All of the big-name rifle companies manufacture a bolt-action, but two of our favorites are the Savage 110FP with Accutrigger and the Winchester Model 70 Extreme Weather SS. At about the 1,500-2,000 round mark, magnum calibers will start to see spikes in muzzle velocity variation and a decrease in sustained accuracy. Barrel Life: Because the 6.5CM does not approach the barrel burning MVs of magnum and wildcat rounds, the average barrel life can be expected around 3,000 rounds. Just hoping my bad experiences might inspire you to avoid some of your own. The 6.5 has even made its way into the SOCOM sniper community. The .308 is no different. This caliber was designed and intended strictly for the semi-auto AR-15 platforms. Cross-Platform Use: Any bolt gun can be custom chambered to any SAAMI cartridgebut the keyword is custom. History: What a cool story herethe Norma Magnum comes to us as an improvement on the Lapua Magnum. The quicker it gets to 200 yards the less time gravity has been working on it and the less it will drop. By way of comparison, the .270 Winchester (based on the .30-06 Springfield) offers a case capacity of 67 grains. Remaining Energy: Muzzle: 5,096 ft-lbs. The good news is that these bullets might shoot even a tad flatter than these numbers indicate. To date, the .300 NM will be a bolt action system only. Somewhere in-between an AR-15 and AR-10. It is also the most popular caliber for the most popular and modular riflethe AR-15. Initial Thoughts: The .223 Remington offers an excellent choice for the novice weekend warrior who has limited distance range facilities. unfair comparison, Hornady makes a 139 grain BTSP for the 7mm mag very flat shooter, Great info, thanks for your difficult work. The ammo was considerably lighter, meaning the rifles could be lighter. Find out which ones made the cut. Ammo Availability: Because this cartridge is so new, ammo prices are going to be high. This site contains affiliate links. So when I speak of overall practicality, I would steer people towards a round that is attainable in an easily bought rifle. 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. Some states and cities outlaw the 50 BMG, as do a number of rifle ranges. This caliber thrived in the late 20th Century and has since stayed for a reason. 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. While that incredibly fast 6.5-300 Wby. A 30-06 will take any game on the NA Continent. Written by: Mike S. Self Defense 347 Comments.WP-PrintIcon{margin-bottom:-3px}Print This Article. Its an excellent choice for shooting groundhogs out to 500 yards. Again, I, as well as so very many other folks Im certain, am very grateful! Below is a chart indicating the three best flat-shooting cartridges and their muzzle velocity, drop, energy levels, and felt recoil. I prefer larger calibers for elk, but the .270 is perfectly adequate for elk, and I have personally used it for elk all the way to 400 yards with no problems. Remaining Energy: Muzzle: 2402 ft-lbs. I've been toting a T3 Lite Stainless in .308 Winchester for many years. Comfortable price point. These cartridges all drop less than 255 at 1,000 yards. Programs like Applied Ballistics (by far the best) can easily chart out in a spreadsheet-like format, all sorts of information important to long-range shooters. For example a 308 dropping 429 at 1000 yards is ridiculous, thats 10 meters! MPBR with a 150-grain spire point from a 308 Winchester might extend to 317 yards on an 8-inch target while a 300 RUM might push that same bullet to 373 yards. History: The .224 Valkyrie was the child of an experiment by Federal in 2017 to reach into the 1,000-yard competition circuit (which was dominated by the .30 caliber class cartridges) with a small .22 caliber projectile. Being developed in 2017, most ammo is going to come from reloading. Until now, bolt action rifles only. Flattest Shooting Hunting Calibers. Average barrel life will depend greatly on ammo type and how fast the gun is shot (barrel temp.). It has been a proven competitor in the PRS circuit. It is also a very light caliber and has very little recoil. Im referring to cartridges that have been custom designed by people in the industry who squeeze every drop of performance out of a round. I had no issue staying on target for a follow-up shot. The Long Range community has been pushing the envelope more and more. A number of manufacturers support the 50 BMG, such as Barrett Firearms, Serbu Firearms and small builders throughout the western United States. A .308 would need about 7-8 mils to match that. Do you intend to run the same caliber across bolt and semi systems? Barrel Life: A big selling point to the Grendel is its ease on barrels. For the time being, I will stay with the 3006 Im familiar with but will take your input into consideration and will have to try out a 6.5 Creedmoor at your recommendation. In 2008, the cartridge was introduced not to expand upon the capabilities of the .338, but the possibilities. Remaining Energy: Muzzle: 1,456 ft-lbs 500m: 660 ft-lbs 1000m: 248 ft-lbs 1500m: 162 ft-lbs. The lighter 140gr range projectiles dont enact enough felt energy rearward like the 175gr+ class of projectiles from bigger bores. Ammo Availability: As to be expected, the 6mm Creedmoor is still a young cartridge. 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. My name is Steve and I have just viewed your video on the Flattest Shooting Cartridges. For average shooters wanting to plink at steel targets on their family farm, this round is far overkill. Not many production rifles exist in a budget option. I do not know of any systems running this caliber in gas guns. Now by swapping a barrel, Long Action set-ups like the .300 Norma or Winchester magnums could not manage the overall cartridge length of the new .338 Norma. Ammo Availability: Shockingly, the average price per round is $4.75. Nor are we maintaining that the flattest shooting cartridge/bullet is the ultimate determinant of a good hunting round. Average barrel life is around 5,000 rounds. I also love that this cartridge can be fired from standard Long-Action receivers. Ammo Availability: Several factory loads do exist on the market today. 2023 Backfire LLC, a limited liability company headquartered in Utah, USA. What is your goal? The biggest drawback to this cartridge is that the rounds are very expensive if bought commercially. Before we check that out, lets give a nod to the 240 Wby. Muzzle Velocity: MVs range from 2,500 fps (130gr projectile) to 2,880 fps (90gr projectile). Sportsman could use the same rifle used for groundhogs and coyotes, as for deer. Barrel Life: Given the projectile weight and MV, I would guess barrel life to degrade around the 2,000 round mark. The advent of precision rifle competitions and the laser rangefinder has increased the publics desire to go long. Fifty years ago, a cartridge in America simply needed to be capable of grouping under 1.5 inches at 100 yards, shooting fast (flat) enough to enable a dead-on hold to 250 yards, and hitting hard enough to kill a deer or elk. No one can deny how terrific a .300 WM performs at extended range. 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