Nosler Trophy Grade Long Range, 175-grain AccuBond Long Range at 3,125 fps. Why? Those high ballistic coefficients also help the 6.5 PRC buck the wind. The military started taking notice of the .300 Win. I was going to ask about the 7mms as well. But flat? Availability is not the best either, so online buying or reloading may be the best option for this cartridge. Nosler Trophy Grade Long Range with a 129-grain AccuBond Long Range bullet at 3,400 fps. Introduced by Remington in 1962 along with their Model 700 bolt-action rifle, Remingtons Seven-Mag was the beginning of the end of Winchesters .264. It's muzzle velocity is a blistering 4145 fps. Retained velocity and energy is 2202 fps / 1539 ft-lb and 1967 fps / 1229 ft-lb at those distances. Recoil is stiff and some find it hard to master. Federal was tapped to produce the ammo in 1992, and so the military had a sniper round that slotted between the .308 Win. And that light recoil not only makes you a better shot in the field; it also makes practicing more fun and productive. Speak for yourself only. Heres your winner. It started with the .30/30 and continued with the .30/06 and .308 and right up to todays .300 Blackout. Cartridges like the .338 Lapua Magnum, .375 Cheytac, and .50 BMG have shown incredible performance down range, but they can be prohibitively expensive. The 6.5C shoots bullets that are more aerodynamic (higher BC) and at faster speeds.. Maybe 250 if the stars align. Maximum effective range is out to 1,200 yards, and the round really comes into its own at 800 to 1,000. This is mainly because the .308 Winchester is a heavier, slower bullet. And to reach out that faryoull need some quality glass, so check out our article on the Best Long Range Scopes. The newest addition to the Nosler line of proprietary cartridges is the 27 Nosler. Nothing wrong whatsoever with the 7mmRM. This is the darling diameter for American big-game hunters. When you are really far away (let's say 800), it's almost always possible to close the distance without spooking the animal. I guess because it was my dad's and the first long distance rifle I was taught with. Worth a look anyway. If I reload then a wildcat cartridge like 6x47 Lapua. I have many rifle, 6,5 x 57 R 6,5 x 68, 7 x 64 30- 06, 7 RM but the very big satisfaction is shoot. It sure isn't my spectacular marksmanship. All you need is a magazine for the .224 round and the 6.8 SPC mags do a very good job. Ditto some of our fastest 7mms and 300s. I had my own doubts because I am a bit of a cynic. If there was ever a cult cartridge, the .280 Ackley Improved is it. The 6mm Creedmoor has gained a lot of traction with competitive shooters over the last couple of years. 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. I have a 2506 killed a deer at 840 yards one shot !! Mag., and .300 Rem. .25-06 Rem The .25-06 Remington rifle cartridge used to be a rare wildcat. So many variables and I think the age old "it depends". rounds to their specs. I don't judge those who take longer shots, but encourage people to know their limits. Like the 26 Nosler, the 28 is based on the 404 Jeffery case and will remain supersonic out past 1,750 yards. RELATED: How the Brand-New 27 Nosler Revives the .277. It just my rifle? Stinnett stacked those bullets so perfectly that the shot-to-shot variance was only detectable by precision calipers. Is it a 7mm rem mag, a 270, a 300 win mag, a 30-06? Different shooters will all have different calibers that are better suited for their specific goal or mission. I was an early adopter of this round because it seemed to hit a sweet spot for the kind of hunting I like bestthe open country of the West, where long shots in windy conditions on mule deer, elk, and other game are the norm. It will be passed down to my son and so forth. It's a quick and easy swap. If you think thats the product of the latest technology, know that Winchester introduced this cartridge in 1935! Trajectory flatness is a function of muzzle velocity. His custom-made barrels had a 1:17 twist. 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. Based on the now almost-forgotten .284 Winchester, the 6.5-284 Norma was originally a wildcat cartridge and a very popular one, especially in bench-rest competitions. Ammo prices are a bit steeper than the previously mentioned cartridges, but the American Eagle 75-grain TMJs are relatively easy on the wallet. Don't need to be a super-awesome-Operator or competitive shooter to know this. Get proficient on YOUR time. I still like my 300 Win. Weve got a dedicated section for the AR-15 here. Noslers first proprietary cartridge is basically a steroid-monster 6.5 Creedmoor. Hoping to hear some good things about it too. Just $1 per month , Depending on the task at hand, the best long-range cartridge might be a big boomer or a soft-shooting pussycat. While that incredibly fast 6.5-300 Wby. From 600 to 1000 yards they use a 300 Winchester. The 264 Win Mag. Perhaps you or other readers here can find the ultimate winner! Besides recoil, the downside is the limited availability of factory ammunition and rifles. Hornady Precision Hunter 212-grain ELD-X at 2,860 fps. Its bullets will remain supersonic out past 2,000 yards. All kidding aside, the 6.5 Grendel is an amazing cartridge. So, which one comes out on top in a head-to-head matchup? Some much more. When loading the cartridges the bullets were only seated .12 inches into the cases. 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. The .300 Win. There may be others like the 257 Wby. With the popularity of this cartridge due to Americas favorite rifle, the AR15, more and more people are stretching out its legs. But you wouldnt want to hunt with it. In fact, loaded correctly it will leave quite a mark well past 2000 yds. Why It Made the Cut: The .30 Stewart shot the smallest 5-shot group in history. There's plenty of setups out there where 500 yd shots are simple things. 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. inherent in 6.5mm (.264) caliber bullets. Used 85 grain Winchester preamumbalistic tip, No one ever mentions the .270 Win. It is the responsibility of any hunter to put down game as quickly and humanely as possible with a single shot. .260 Rem., .243, 6.5 x something, etc. Out here on Guam, I use a Browning BAR 7mm Magnum and has NEVER let me down 25-06nobody ever talks about it. quickly established itself as a go-to hunting round for Western big game and international hunting. It shoots as flat as a Kansas prairie and holds its velocity way out there. What about the guy who wants to go long with his AR-15? If a shooter is looking for nothing better than deer-killing accuracy at 200 yards, then there are plenty of cartridges that fit the bill, and there isnt anything to argue about. The lack of factory offerings is one reason the 6 GT might overtake the Dasher. Mag. A popular western big-game cartridge, the 7mm Magnum doubles as an excellent tool for long-range target shooting. While still a great long-range precision shooting cartridge, it is starting to lose ground to newer, softer shooting cartridges. Beyond 600 or 800 yards, however, the efficiency of the high B.C. All of those things and more must be perfect. Everything on this list at the face value of the descriptor "long range" can be beaten out by better rounds, all of them. rating) driven more slowly. Well, with the right bullets (70 grains and up) and the right barrel twist (1:7 is best), the 5.56 is capable of shooting impressive distances, including the elusive 1,000-yard mark. Mag. You do not pay 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. You sure can. But lack of convenience is certainly the Big Kahuna. Some shooters have an intense disdain for newer cartridges. still possess remarkable capabilities. But the velocity with a lighter grain bullet and the case capacity makes for a tremendous long-range round. It wasnt until the late 1980s that the Navy started looking at the .300 Win. When the .264 Winchester Magnum was introduced about 60 years ago, it became a sensation with shooters looking to extend their reach in the field. Of these the 6mm Dasher is the current champ, in terms of popularity and winning. It generates about 200 fps more than the 6.5 Creedmoor, providing a bit more oomph for hunters and target shooters who need to go long. That is also something to take account of with regards to a hunting bullet. Hand-Picked Daily GUN DEALS, and Exclusive Coupons Codes >>>, Federal Premium 69-grain Sierra Match King. Also the 300 Win? These are all with commercial brass available, 300NM, 338NM, 338LM , 375CT , .408 CT and 416 B all shoot very good out to and passed 2000 yards. Shot from SAAMI-mandated 1-8 twist barrels, the 6.5s long, slender bullets seem to almost defy wind and gravity and allow this cartridge to deliver clean kills at distance. It has ample killing power for all but the largest of game, it is easy to shoot well, the cartridge is inherently accurate. They each have pros and cons. While other cartridges have emerged and gained popularity, the 6.5 Grendel still has a permanent place in the conversation when talking about long-range shooting. To explain the nuances of rifle twist rates, you can read my previous article about, 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. With the right bullet and (as always) good shot placement, the 6.5 Creedmoor hits hard. I understand why some hate the round, and its largely the .308 Winchester fanboys. Up until that time, there had only really been two .277-caliber hunting cartridgesthe .270 Winchester and the .270 Weatherbyso the .270 WSM was almost immediately popular. They shoot the exact same projectile, but the 300WM does it much faster. With a muzzle velocity faster than 3000 fps, it offers great external and terminal ballistics. 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. you a link to reset your password. Even at a 1000 yard drop, the cartridge range is around 210'', which makes the 26 Nosler perform quite capably at such a range . Is it the 6.5 CM on steriodes but with out the kick of the 300 win mag? The rebated . mag. headspaces off the belt and has a significant amount of slop at the shoulder (about .004 in. With a flatter trajectory and less wind drift the .300 Win Mag offers a useful step up in performance in a similar size rifle. While this may not be the first cartridge that comes to mind for long-range shooting, with an appropriate bullet, the compact .223 Remington or 5.56 NATO is more than capable of shooting over 500 yards with accuracy. So it just depends , but I wouldn't lump 556, 224, etc into this category. Nosler Trophy Grade Accubond 165-grain .308 Win. I wish there was more talk around 308 since you've established it as the baseline by which all long range cartridges are judged. That closed the tips of the open-tip match (OTM) bullets and made the projectiles slightly shorter in length. The jack-of-all-trades long-range caliber. Though the recoil in sporting-weight rifles is a bit much to allow you to see bullet impacts inside . .300 Winchester Magnum is a favorite of hunters worldwide for big game at long range. Define your own parameters. To overcome this design limitation, reamers were modified to tighten up the chamber, headspace the cartridge off the shoulder rather than the belt, and lengthen the throat. I have used it on more big game animals than any other cartridge since 2007. Over the years the round has set numerous records in 600- and 1,000-yard benchrest competitions, so when the PRS started to catch on in 2012, it wasnt long before those shooters started looking at this stubby little round. Just dont try to enumerate its downsides to anyone who knows anything, because there arent any that matter. Heavier bullets in the Swift, however, were lauded in the mid-20th century as incredibly effective, quick killers by animal damage control shooters who were culling destructive, invasive feral burros and horses from Grand Canyon National Park. At 100 yards with black powder 50 kaliber. It happened to shoot the Federal Premium 90-grain Sierra Match Kings very well and hitting a steel torso was fairly regular between myself and my shooting buddy, Kat Ainsworth. Bill Poor recently claimed to hit a target at 5280 yards/4837 meters or 3 miles. Mag.s accuracy at these distances were changes to the chamber reamers used. 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. With their Vanguard line you can do it for less than $900. We already have an account registered for email address 218 in. Oh, I also on a 300 Win Mag too, just in case I get lucky enough to go elk hunting. While still a great long-range precision shooting cartridge, it is starting to lose ground to newer and softer shooting cartridges.". Another one or two probably should have made the original list. Learn all the important stuff about handgunswith none of the attitude. On the downside, the Dasher can be finicky with respect to feeding since it is so short and has a steep 40-degree shoulder. Notice that it is only 3 grains lighter than the 150-grain .264 atop that Weatherby. A few years back I took a very nicely built AR-15 to Buck Doyles training facility where a group of us shot out to 1,100 yards on steel targets. That is just my opinion. 28 in. Mag. Swifts 150-grain Scirocco at 3,036 fps delivers outstanding terminal performance. 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. Fortunately for them, older stalwarts like the .308 Win. Why It Made the Cut: The .300 Win. While there are not a lot of ammunition choices for the 6.8 Western, there are some good ones. not a fave I take it, Curious what your thoughts are about the Win 300 WSM. While at the High Bar Homestead with PSA, I was able to stretch their 6.5 Grendel out to 1,000 yards with Federal Premium 130 grain Bergers. 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. Check out more F&S long-range shooting coverage, including advice for getting started in long-range shooting competitions, the reason why rifle groups keep shrinking, how Heavey did at Gunsite Academy, and what makes long-distance shooting so difficult. I've often read gun writers saying something like [As a kind of afterthought], "the unmatched reach and accuracy of the 6.5 Creedmoor, and the heavy-hitter quality of the .50 BMG or the Lapua, etc. You would be surprised at what my .25-06 Rem will do. 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. Right now options are really slim and ammo prices are really high. (Even though the term cartridges is correct, the common usage of caliber dictates why this story is called Best Long-Range Calibers rather than Best Long-Range Cartridges.). I competed in many 1000 yard and 1500 meter competitions. Mag. But this long range is a whole different ball game. Its parent case, the 6.5 Creedmoor, has an amazing pedigree for long-range shooting. But truth be told, every Weatherby cartridge is a long-range cartridge. During benchrest competition the targets have a paper backer that is moving placed behind them. Barrel life is longer, packs more energy at all distances too!!! That's a fine caliber, I said. Richard Mann My first successful hunt with a rifle was an antelope (ie, very small kill zone compared to an elk) shot at 330 yards. But the military also discovered the benefits of the .300 Win. This upstart has been on a tear since its introduction in 2007 and evokes passionate responsesboth pro and conlike no other cartridge in recent memory. Mag. I made my selection of long range calibers based on my experiences hunting, shooting, and competing with these loads. Another and even better option for reaching out to a big game animal with an AR15 is the 6.5 Grendel. There are far too many cartridges out there to narrow down, let alone the shooter's need factored in. Because it uses aerodynamically efficient 6.5mm bullets it has outstanding downrange capabilities. 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. The 308 is a good round and in many cases there's no reason to replace it with a 6.5C unless you just want to.. On the other hand if you're starting fresh, there's not much reason to buy a 308 over a 6.5C. For example, the 7mm Weatherby Magnum will shoot the same bullet as a 7mm Remington Magnum, but it will do it about 10 percent faster. 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. This includes gear reviews, features on technical innovations, stories on shooting techniques and general hunting coverage with the occasional fishing story thrown into the mix. When I wrote about the event, many commenters called me a liar for suggesting that a .223 Rem./5.56 NATO could shoot that far. Nosler Trophy Grade with a 150-grain Nosler AccuBond Long Range at 3300 fps. High ballistic coefficient bullets around 100 grains give this round excellent performance out to 1,000 yards. 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. Use whatever you wantwhether a .223 Rem., a .45/70, or something in betweenand call it Christmas. There is no shortage of amazing cartridges that offer dazzling performance at extended ranges. If you want to shoot flat and hit hard, this is the cartridge; at 1,000 yards it hits with more than 1,500 foot-pounds of energy. But in the meantime, the Dasher can rightfully claim the title as the best precision rifle cartridge on the market. Subscribe to Pew Pew Tactical's sales and deals email. Just my 2 cents plus change. Other cartridges have come along in recent times that are designed better than the .300 Win. (I looked into it once but can't remember exactly.. The long-time standard bearers are Federals two Gold Medal Match loads, the 168- and 175-grain BTHPs. wanting to hunt with it as wells a compete win PRC Im thinking it is all that Ineed and a little more. They considered the .338 Lapua as an option, but the .300 Win. Mag. As with Hornadys two recent 6.5 caliber introductions, it has found favor with long-range competitors, but also with hunters who like to hit at distance with heavy bullets. Yes, you can. It outperforms the .280 Remington (also known as the 7mm-06 and the 7mm Express), and for years wildcatters and handloaders have been singing its praises. Norma offers a 156-grain Oryx load that wont shoot as flat but provides great terminal performance. . .300 Win Mag is your ticket. The round, designated A191 (Mk 248 Mod 0), was deemed effective to 1,200 yards, though in reality it was capable well beyond that distance, as was demonstrated by Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle who used the round to kill an enemy combatant in Afghanistan at 1,600 yards. The 6.5x284 is a long range cartridge that is gaining popularity by leaps and bounds. 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. at 150-grains, the bullet is a bit light, but it still has enough energy at 1,000-yards for deer, bear, and elk. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. More than enough to be lethal, and it's a speed that is greater than some 9mm handguns actually fire as muzzle velocity. If you ever take your game at distances longer than 200 yards, you may want to use one of these 3 flattest shooting rifle cartridges to reduce bullet drop and improve your chances at bagging that big buck. when it comes to long range hunting I have to stick to my 7mm mag custom made bolt action, an extremely flat trajectory and shots at over 1000 yards are very common. While the retained velocity and energy is 1937 fps / 1500 ft-lb and 1656 fps / 1096 ft-lb at 600 and 800 yards. Why It Made the Cut: The .308 Winchester is the ultimate jack-of-all-trades long-range caliber. So, you get much better performance from the 6.5 PRC versus the .300 Win. What about 22-250? Regarding the comment on the 6.5C, the laws of aerodynamics don't agree with you. It happened to shoot the, ammo, but Wolf offers extremely affordable plinking ammo with their, Once dialed in, I was able to put rounds on a steel silhouette, Ammunition choices have increased lately, and Hornady has ammunition with the, none of these choices are necessarily easy on the pocketbook, with most loads over $1/round. The new bullet remained supersonic longer than the 190-grain Mod 0 load, and didnt give up much downrange performance to the .338, while generating less recoil and being much more cost effective for the military to adopt, which it did in 2010. Flattest at 1,000 yards Here's where things start to change. Beyond 600 or 800 yards, however, the efficiency of the high B.C. A long-time favorite of snipers, the .308 Winchester will remain supersonic out to around 1,200 yards. Bottom line, I agree its in our best interest and the animals' best interest to get as close as we can. Its a top choice of military snipers and can launch heavy bullets with high speed and exceptional precision. are all capable of fine accuracy and game-killing power at these distances. Then the 400 yard. To be fair to the 30-378, it murders 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. The key to the Dasher and these other rounds is their consistency. Steel placed at 500 yards are the bread-and-butter targets for PRS and NRL competition, so for these applications the pipsqueak 6mms are the best. are tough to beat. However, in the 1000-yard game, many different calibers can win. Barnes and Remington also have loads for hunting and long-range precision shooting. Death in the Long Grass: A Big Game Hunter's Adventures in the African Bush .by Peter H. Capstick, Dino Paravano, Handbook for Shooters and Reloaders (Volume 1) Paperback, The Complete Guide to Hunting, Butchering, and Cooking Wild Game: Volume 1: Big Game, Horn of the Hunter: The Story of an African Safari Kindle Edition, Use Enough Gun: On Hunting Big Game Hardcover, Pheasant, Quail, Cottontail: Upland Birds and Small Game from Field to Feast Hardcover March 1, 2018, The Easy Venison Cookbook: 60 Simple Recipes for Deer, Elk, and Moose Kindle Edition, 8.5x63mm: A Rimmed Thumper for Heavy Critters. However, it proved to be mostly a flash in the pan. Stinnett said he would take the 6.5 Grendel brass made by Lapua and run it through a sizing die until the shoulder is pushed back far enough to chamber. The .308 Win. 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. Lets look at some of the popular calibers. 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. While there are newer cartridges around, many of them are derived from the .308, and all are measured against it. He lives in Western Pennsylvania where he has enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, and shooting for the past 20 years. I sincerely am ready to listen to reason: Why is the .257 Weatherby ignored in these discussions? It was introduced in 1963 to augment the series of belted magnum cartridges that Winchester based off the .375 H&H. Copyright 2023 Pew Pew Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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). For these various applications, these are my top picks among long-range calibers. I would love if you had any info on a ar-10 or 15 barrel in bolt replacement that would fit in my palmetto guns for the 6.5 prc ???? caliber cartridges in 2018 when Hornady introduced it after working with George Gardner of GA Precision on the concept. 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. There's plenty of people that are just fine a 500 yds. For example, my Allterra Arms 6.5 PRC shoots Hornady 143-grain ELD-X bullets at 2950 fps. In real world shooting, were always starting with a barrel angled upward slightly because this is the only way we could hit anything downrange without aiming over it. Surprising how many people seem to have forgotten the .264 W mag. Don't even come play if you can't consistently make that shot. was once sensible enough to try eliminating invasive species from public lands instead of spending millions to protect and increase them.) Ammunition choices have increased lately, and Hornady has ammunition with the 87-grain VMAX and 103-grain ELD-X for long-range hunting. john cooperi have 7mm browning a bollt what is the best over the counter round you can buy. Let us know in the comments below! 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! 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. Why It Made the Cut: The 6.5 PRC is the ultimate open-country hunting cartridge. But that can also vary from projectile to projectile. 26 Nosler is considered by many to be the best cartridge for long-range hunting. I've been toting a T3 Lite Stainless in .308 Winchester for many years. As originally designed in 1963, the .300 Win. Bullets of this diameter are easily configured to have extremely high ballistic coefficients. 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? I have shot my .338LM to 2616 yards at a match. It's basically 6.5cm on roides, yes. . The adjustment to supported shooting wont be so involved, but the light triggers may ironically take some work. Complete with ammo suggestions, capability, rifles, and more. And stay in touch with newsletters of our best articles on techniques, guns, & gear. Mag. 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