Muzzle: 1,456 ft-lbs 500m: 660 ft-lbs 1000m: 248 ft-lbs 1500m: 162 ft-lbs. 6.5CM cases will fit an AR-10 magazine. 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. Like the .308 Winchester, ammo availability and reloading components are everywhere. I would argue, these are two of the most important questions to ask/answer when talking about the best Long Range roundwhat is the ammo availability like, and/or do you reload? 6.5 projectiles hold a reputation of great BCs. I noticed the WSSM family was not on your list I assume because of the higher velocities they would be higher than the standard calibers. Remaining Energy: Muzzle: 1,456 ft-lbs 500m: 660 ft-lbs 1000m: 248 ft-lbs 1500m: 162 ft-lbs. And since it uses the ever-popular 6.5 projectiles, components are relatively cheap. Initial Thoughts: Again, this round is such a classic. The first two sections, Muzzle Velocity, and Ballistic Coefficients are values that the projectile or ammunition manufacturer would display as a selling point of the round. As for PRS shooters, with great flat trajectories and low-recoil, follow-up shots are a breeze. The issue with the Nosler cartridges is barrel life. For some reason it pushed Noslers 125-gr. . Low recoil, combined with the above mentions makes the .260 another great round to start the LR game. For the reloading enthusiasts, this gives another round to be excited for. As said before, each of the parameters will have to be thought about. Often theyre inflated. The name .30-06 refers to the caliber, .30, and the year, 1906when this round was developed by the US Army. Real-world shooting of this round is even more impressive. This round is a hammer and a scalpel. . If the weather is superb and you can count for 350 inches of bullet drop, then it's pretty effective up to 1000 yards. I had to calculate this one out, as Weatherbys ballistics charts dont go past 500 yards. For the hunting world, yes. It was designed from the ground up in 2005 by an ammunition manufacturer, Lapua, to take on the 300-1,000 yard competition world. 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. Fun? As an Amazon Associate, I earn a commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Overall Practicality: Similarly to the .300 WSM, this round excels in Long Range hunting. 500m: 2,772 ft-lbs. Thats for another day. I still think this cartridge might be a bit on the wildcat side of the market (expensive to shoot and a barrel burner). The goal was to standardize a wildcat cartridge that married the .338 Winchester Magnum and the .375 H&H Magnum. 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. In other words, the 223 Remington throws the same bullets as the 220 Swift, but cant approach its maximum velocity, so theres no chance it can shoot as flat. Take the Lapua and shorten the case so it can be fired from a standard Long Action. Im going to set a restrictive definition on common and only include cartridges that can be found chambered in most any rifle. The wise longer range shooter errs on the side of a higher B.C. Basically, if you click on a product link on this site and buy that product we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. But its so close to the 6.5-300 Wby. Originally built for 1,000-yard competitive shooting, the . As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I really like the 6.5 Lapua for seasoned bolt-gun competition shooters. The .300 Norma Magnum comes to us from the .338 Norma Magnum, necked down to accept a .30 cal projectile. You cant pull data from different sources with different lengths of barrels and different loading methods and expect to get true results. The .30-06 is such a classic sniper rifle round, I could not leave it out of the running. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'backfire_tv-box-4','ezslot_7',175,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-backfire_tv-box-4-0'); Spinning high B.C. Best Ive been able to do is run ballistic charts on many combinations, knowing that muzzle velocity is of major importance and bullet B.C. The spin rate helps to stabilize the projectile along its path, cut through drag and higher case capacities give the projectile more velocity thus delivering the bullet to the target more quickly. Muzzle: 2,158 ft-lbs 500m: 1,047 ft-lbs 1,000m: 436 ft-lbs 1,500m: 222 ft-lbs. The .300 WSM steals the performance of a .300 WM and transforms it down to a short-action rifle. Great chart and thanks for what must have been an incredible amount of work. If you are looking for exceptional, hard-hitting, flat performance, you might want to consider the .300 PRC. While the 6.5mm (0.264) projectile was incredibly popular in Europe, the US in the late 90s was still stuck on the .30 caliber range. Again, being one of the forefathers of the Long Range shooting community, .308 is found everywhere. 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. 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. Subscribe to my channel: http://bit.ly/RonSpomerOutdoorsSubscribeAffiliate Links:Handbook for Shooters & Reloaders: https://amzn.to/2VoQrBlOutback Trading 14. But dont waste your time trying to convince us a slower cartridge in any caliber can shooter flatter than the ones weve identified as category leaders. Muzzle: 3,819 ft-lbs. Slightly more than the .308 Winchester. Cross-Platform Use: The .300 WSM is going to be a bolt-action-only build. Currently, G1 through G8 and GL is the only mathematical models to express BCs. The new case was developed for years based on the T65 developmental cartridge. One big drawback to the Valkyrie is the same as the .223. First, some boundaries. It's a solid contender for the best deer caliber out to 500 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. Now getting up into the .30 cal plus magnum rounds, the recoil will be noticeably greater than the .308 Winchester. .223 Remington/5.56 NATO - Old Faithful. The most versatile suppressor in the Banish line, the Banish 30 works with all of your rifle calibers from .17 to .30 caliber magnums. And the more a scope magnifies, the narrower of an area . At a 200 yard zero, I only have to dial to 4.6mils to get out to 1000 yards. Thanks, 26 Nosler 127 gr LRX 3602 Ft./Sec. I have been considering something with more power and am willing to learn to reload. Some could even say that this caliber has created quite the fanboy following. Drop is constant at the gravitational pull of 32 feet per second accelerating at 32 fps. Since the most common .223 projectile for LR performance is the Sierra Match King 77gr OTM, we will use that; G7 BC ~ 0.202. One thing that makes the .308 Winchester one of the best Long Range cartridges ever, is that in a pinch, you can find ammo for it ANYWHERE. This cartridge will always hold a special place in my heart. One argument for a flat-shooting cartridge is that it covers mistakes. I believe this was due to the projectiles that were selected for each. The .243 does not have enough. Ammo can be found at most sporting goods stores. Now that we have laid out the calibers in question, next, lets go over the parameters in choosing the best round for you. Initial Thoughts: This cartridge is an interesting case of innovation to solve a fairly difficult problem. For the hunting world, yes. the 270 Wby is tough to beat with a 130 gr bullet started at 3400-3500 fps. With available projectiles ranging from 40 grains up to 90, MVs could also range from 3400 to 2600 fps. Muzzle: 2,821 ft-lbs. Now that we are pushing a 140gr projectile up to nearly 3,000 fps, the recoil will slightly increase over the 6.5 Creedmoor. Recoil Condition: Very similar to the Lapua Magnum. The market has followed. Barrel life and ammo prices. Mag was one of the flattest shooting "mainstream" cartridges available. With care and discipline, a 6.5 Grendel barrel will outlive a .308. 1,000m: 437 ft-lbs. Ammo Availability: Several factory loads do exist on the market today. As to be expected, the 6mm Creedmoor is still a young cartridge. Recoil Condition: Now getting up into the .30 cal plus magnum rounds, the recoil will be noticeably greater than the .308 Winchester. You dream it, and it can be done. Velocity, drop, energy and the use of bullets with their own factors which create their ballistic coefficients all should be considered. Not ideal for beginners or those who do not reload. Now when it comes to ammo, I already mentioned wildcat cartridges. bullet 12 inches at 500 yards, a low B.C. Take another look. Other than that, the projectiles will always be available. It is also the most popular caliber for the most popular and modular riflethe AR-15. Surprisingly due to the case volume to bore area ratio, barrel life is impressive for a cartridge of this size. Thinking that its deficiencies compared to newer calibers are mainly its moderate BC bullets due to cartridge length, I thought I might try reloading long with something like the 225gr ELDM. Either way it is flexible for your mission. Barrel Life: As with other magnum cartridges, the average barrel life is expected at 1,500-2,000 rounds. Tikka rifles are excellent shooters. The .300 PRC tries to deliver to a market that doesnt need what its selling. Just curious if you included the 300 Norma or maybe I missed it. Little information is out there on 6.5 PRC barrel life. Muzzle Velocity: The .243 Winchester has a large MV range; from 3,025 fps (105 grain projectile) to 4,058 fps (55 grain projectile). As you can see, one of our gold standard flat-shooting cartridges (.270 Winchester) does not compare favorably with either of the Noslers or the Weatherby Magnum. BUCK DOYLE Preferred Caliber For 500 To 1,000 Yards And Beyond: .260 Remington (130-grain Berger AR Hybrid OTM Tactical) 7 . Because the .224 is so new, the market is still catching on. The 26 and 28 Nosler as well as the 6.5300 Weatherby Magnum all utilize heavy for caliber bullets with high ballistic coefficients that are stabilized by barrels with fast twist rates. Given the projectile weight and MV, I would guess barrel life to degrade around the 2,000 round mark. 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 20, The 6mm Creedmoor can obviously be related to its slightly bigger brother; the 6.5CM. Ammo Availability: Like the .308 Winchester, ammo availability and reloading components are everywhere. This cartridge can be found in semi-auto AR-style rifles. Still not in the magnum range so no worries. 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. Remington 7MM Magnum is the save the ranch rifle. The .30-06 is such a classic sniper rifle round, I could not leave it out of the running. Mag., according to Noslers Handloading Guide 9. Required fields are marked *. Mag. This cartridge has been around for a while. The 130's start out the fastest and have the least drop at 500 yards, about 50" with a 100 yard zero. Initial Thoughts: I like the idea of basically a short-action .300 Win Mag. Written by: Mike S. Self Defense 347 Comments.WP-PrintIcon{margin-bottom:-3px}Print This Article. 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. I also love that this cartridge can be fired from standard Long-Action receivers. 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. All in all, dont get TOO hung up on MVs. Remaining Energy: Muzzle: 2,158 ft-lbs 500m: 1,047 ft-lbs 1,000m: 436 ft-lbs 1,500m: 222 ft-lbs. Its just human nature to celebrate and admire the biggest, bestest, and flattest. Trust but verify. Lets start by acknowledging we can minimize our search by ignoring all cartridges within each caliber that dont produce maximum velocity in that caliber. He took that case and necked it down to load .243 (6mm) projectiles. Ammo Availability: The 6.5 Grendel can be found on almost all online ammo retailers. Great article, bringing in all the relevant points. Montana! Mag. Why not mention the 7mm Remington Mag? However, the .50BMG bullet will reach the target with 143 less drop than the 6.5 Creedmoor, because it has more mass which leads to a higher BC, and that higher BC given the same velocity, makes it slow down less during flight. Very nice article. Do your homework. Thank you for this information so helpful in helping me decide on my new rifle/caliber. The average price per round will be close to $2.00. Trajectory is flat. My background comes from the military sniper community where our gear was never the best. Most modern centerfire rounds will only have a MRT of around 1.5" if zeroed at 200, and the difference between the flattest shooing rounds possible and "fairly flat shooting" rounds at < 200 yards will be around an inch, and probably signifcantly less. cartridges. I would be interested to see how the 6mm GT compares to the .243 and 6 Creed and even the 6.5 Creed. That said, there is very little factory ammo available, and performance is stated to be between the 6.5 Creedmoor and 6.5 PRC, though having loaded for and shot multiple rifles chambered in all these, I can honestly say the 6.5284 Norma is generally AT LEAST the equal of the 6.5 PRC. Thank you for your service. A faster MV does mean the round is impacted LESS by the wind than a slower MV. This cartridge is one of the most capable rounds I have ever shot. Now I have some facts for my creedmoor pal to chew on. When firing with the .300NM at 1,000m, you get that same feeling. I asked around a few years ago and found 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum as the most overbore commercial cartridge. the max load is the distance load. Prairie dogs?). 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. Since the beginning, the 6.5 has taken off as one of the best LR cartridges to date. 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. I thought Id run an article on the flattest shooting rifle cartridges to compare and contrast both whats popular, as well as a few of the high performance options out there. Why is the 7 MM Ultra Mag also called the 7RUM not on your lists? Mag. Recoil Condition: Now that we are pushing a 140gr projectile up to nearly 3,000 fps, the recoil will slightly increase over the 6.5 Creedmoor. 500m: 1,212 ft-lbs. Digging Into the Numbers 500m: 2,755 ft-lbs. To experiment with load developments to craft the ultimate 6.5 bolt gun cartridge. I do believe the market will catch up to this round. With the right rifle, the .300WM can be a very smooth shooting set-up. 6.5 projectiles hold a reputation of great BCs. Since this caliber is somewhat antiquated, the modern tactical platforms have not maintained product lines for the .243. Expect about $5.50 per round. 1,500m: 295 ft-lbs. 6.5mm calibers Projectile manufacturers are even still making their high-end rounds in .243. I suspect Weatherby got wind of Noslers work on its superb 26 Nosler, so they released Roys old wildcat to steel some of Noslers thunder. Bullet B.C. 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 .338 Lapua Magnum offers very impressive external and terminal ballistic performancebut at a steep cost. 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! For being a long and hard-hitting round, the 6.5 CM still maintains a lower felt recoil. The way in which cartridge manufacturers develop rounds to overcome these forces is the twist rates of the barrels in the rifles the cartridges are chambered in, developing longer, more aerodynamic bullets with narrower ogives and case capacity. Yes, itis true that long-range shots can be made with typical rifle calibers such as 308 Winchester, 30-06 Springfield and 7.62 X 54R, but these calibers were not designed with extreme ranges in mind. This means we can first determine the fastest cartridge in each caliber, then compare it against the fastest in others. For example, when the inception of the M110 came to the Army sniper community some guys hated leaving behind their trusty M24s. Types of Rifles Every Shooter Should Know About, Rifle Vs. Really enjoy your youtube channel. Cross-Platform Use: To date, the .300 NM will be a bolt action system only. I find it so interesting to see how this compares to the Lapua Magnum. Although I dont see this being an entry-level caliber, it could very well lead to a goal for new shooters. 260 Rem 1,500m: 362 ft-lbs. Because it was used in the Civil War, the term "flattest" is not an exact description. Incredible mid to long-range performance. 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. 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. You may see something like this: 6.5mm 140-grain VLD G1 BC: 0.593 G7 BC: 0.304. Flattest Shooting Hunting Calibers. Below is a chart indicating the three best flat-shooting cartridges and their muzzle velocity, drop, energy levels, and felt recoil. To take the 6.5CM and add MV to the equation, pure joy happens. 1 Normal load using the most popular factory ammo, one heavy load for each, one light load. Its very clear that you went through a huge amount of work to pull all of this info together. Anecdotally, PRS shooters are having to change barrels once per year. I just want to see more of the market available to the 6CM. Projectiles will be available but brass might not be. Please, keep up the great work! during their trips downrange. Also, I used something called G1 B.C. Without, this cartridge should be shot by older more experienced enthusiasts. They throw in 200 rounds ($1,400 worth), but you still need to provide your own optics. Please keep doing these informative articles your delivery and information are on point. For those PRS guys that prefer bolt-guns, the PRC is a great alternative to the CM. Cross-Platform Use: In the future, maybe the Over .30 Cal Club will find some traction in the AR- world. 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. For average shooters wanting to plink at steel targets on their family farm, this round is far overkill. Additionally, it won't kick the snot of you when you touch one off. And since it uses the ever-popular 6.5 projectiles, components are relatively cheap. 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 will get more bang for your buck choosing the .308 Winchester as your next Long Range caliber. An AR-10 firing with a suppressor, the .308 will recoil slightly more than an AR-15. Put the two together and you have a great shooting LR round. What a cool story herethe Norma Magnum comes to us as an improvement on the Lapua Magnum. Their high muzzle velocity and heavy projectile weights greatly increase erosion of the lands and grooves that make up the barrel rifling. Time of flight impacts bullet drop more than anything else. Still less than the classic .308 Winchester. This caliber excites me for several reasons. 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. The projectiles dont carry a lot of mass, therefore their stopping power is limited. What advice would you add? 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. 1,000m: 585 ft-lbs. This is one of the flattest shooting bullets available on the market, with a plethora of different size bullets available that range from . 26 Nosler is considered by many to be the best cartridge for long-range hunting. After going online and getting confused this article oriented me in the right direction(s). Ultimately, we cannot deny that this round was replaced by better options. If you are going to shoot at 200, zero at 200. Although the two cartridges have very small differences, SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunitions Manufacturers Institute) maintains it is safe to interchange the two rounds. Recoil Condition: Shooting any of these calibers across any number of platforms will show that each round feels differently depending on the set-up. that are blowing the ceiling off gun sales, instead of 6 5 CDM? This is especially important to those of you who reload and can tailor a custom load for your rifle. Case capacity is literally and figuratively the driving force here: Both Nosler offerings are based on the 300 Remington Ultra Magnum and both boast case capacities of 93.5 grains of water. Rule of thumb: 30-50 fps for every inch of the barrel either gained or lost. All in all, if you are new to the LR community and have an heirloom .243 in the family and that is it, re-barrel it and work on fundamentals. 30-378 weatherby (214). Thanks for your video and the information on your website. Muzzle Velocity: Average MV for a .223 is 3100 fps. Average barrel life is around 5,000 rounds. No one denies how incredibly devastating this caliber can be, but for the average tactical and competition guy, this caliber is overkill. The cost of such rifles can be at least $4,000 and can take months to build. Take your time, watch some videos, and use the above parameters to make your decision. All in all, this cartridge changed the tactics of the US military, and later, NATO allies. Overall Practicality: For the experienced Long Range hunter, I think this is a great caliber to consider. Weatherbys Also know that not all manufacturer-claimed B.C. As much talk as there is about the .270 Winchesters ability to shoot flatly, it does not compare with these three flat-shooting options. Both are 338-378 Wby. The average cost per round of .260 Remington online will be around $1.70. Initial Thoughts: I see another wildcat come to the limelight. This cartridge calls for a custom case. Shooters have no real idea how much drop a bullet has at long ranges like 1500 yards. 1000 yards CheyTac featured Lapua Magnum rifles Winchester Magnum. I just want to quickly thank you for the great videos and for producing this table of bullet drop data. 12 in. This caliber filled a very necessary rule in the combat space. Without, this cartridge should be shot by older more experienced enthusiasts. Why even mention such an antiquated round? 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. 300 win mag. Could you make a brief mention of these calibers and perhaps another that could be added? Hornady designed the 6.5 PRC for use in a bolt-gun. Barrel length will also change average MVs. Muzzle Velocity: Using the 140gr ELD Match, 2,750 fps. These are all under my extreme heading, because theyre all brutal on cost and recoil. Currently, G1 through G8 and GL is the only mathematical models to express BCs. 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 220 Swift would be my pick for coyotes, rodents, and probably pronghorn if it werent for the wind deflection issue. For someone considering PRS matches, this rifle is not for you. 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. Cross-Platform Use: You can build a .223 rifle in almost any rifle action. Right now, there is no loaded ammo and barely any brass available from Alpha and GAP. Ammo Availability: As to be expected, the 6mm Creedmoor is still a young cartridge. Ballistic Co-Efficient: 143 ELD-X G1: 0.625 G7: 0.315, Remaining Energy: Muzzle: 2670 ft-lbs 500m: 1439 ft-lbs 1,000m: 698 ft-lbs 1,500m: 335 ft-lbs. The higher the BC number, the more aerodynamic and better performing the projectile will be. All in all, this cartridge changed the tactics of the US military, and later, NATO allies. 26 Nosler, the . For the Top 5 you have listed, what manufacturers offer a complete rifle in those calibers? Those of you who reload can stretch the Valkyrie by playing with different powders, bullet seating depths, and projectile types. 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