Because it was used in the Civil War, the term "flattest" is not an exact description. You can build a .223 rifle in almost any rifle action. Currently, G1 through G8 and GL is the only mathematical models to express BCs. Availability in stores could be troublesome unless shopping at a Cabelas/Bass Pro Shop. 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 lesser charge is a flatter, close group load. To this day, the .300WM is still a very popular choice amongst Long Range hunters and military snipers. The lighter 140gr range projectiles dont enact enough felt energy rearward like the 175gr+ class of projectiles from bigger bores. You are looking at the 1,500 to 2,000 round mark for consistent accuracy. I really like the 6.5 Lapua for seasoned bolt-gun competition shooters. Remaining Energy: Muzzle: 1,456 ft-lbs 500m: 660 ft-lbs 1000m: 248 ft-lbs 1500m: 162 ft-lbs. I would expect to see 6,000-8,000+. 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. 103 in. To this day, the 7.62x51mm still has a place in the modern military sniper community. It is meant for the traditional long-range projectile; featuring a long, slender ogive and a boat-tail rear end. I too am a huge fan of Ron Spomer. Remaining Energy: Muzzle: 3,819 ft-lbs. We are not going to include here the esoteric military sniping rounds engineered for 1,000 yards, 2,000 yards, even 3,000 yards. Im going to set a restrictive definition on common and only include cartridges that can be found chambered in most any rifle. 6 mm ARC: Really nothing more than an updated version of the famous benchrest cartridge known as the 6 mm PPC, the 6 mm ARC is the flattest-shooting cartridge currently chambered in AR-15s.. Heres a chart from my Popular Hunting Cartridges Compared article. Ammo Availability: Again, being one of the forefathers of the Long Range shooting community, .308 is found everywhere. The .25-06 Remington rifle cartridge used to be a rare wildcat. 1,000m: 1,345 ft-lbs. Too much felt recoil can build bad habits like target flincheven for experienced shooters. 1,500m: 776 ft-lbs. This basically means the opening of the case where the bullet is seated, is tightened from 6.8mm to 5.7mm. The numbers are beyond impressive. Maximum effective range is out to 1,200 yards, and the round really comes into its own at 800 to 1,000. I see this more for the shooter that needs terminal performance. This is an example of how different loads in different rifles can produce different results. Just want to extend my sincere gratitude to you for all of the hard work, time, and incredible effort that you put into this, and so many other endeavors that you have undertaken to give us so much useful information and education, and doing so in a carefully detailed and professional manner! At a 200 yard zero, I only have to dial to 4.6mils to get out to 1000 yards. So when I speak of overall practicality, I would steer people towards a round that is attainable in an easily bought rifle. Several other .30 cal magnum rounds were designed at the time, but the .300 Winchester Magnum was the only one of the lot, to stand the test of time. rating) driven more slowly. I would guess that every Walmart in the United States carries .243 Winchester. To experiment with load developments to craft the ultimate 6.5 bolt gun cartridge. Kind regards. Since the beginning, the 6.5 has taken off as one of the best LR cartridges to date. 1,500m: 264 ft-lbs. From 600 to 1000 yards they use a 300 Winchester. 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. Energy: 1234 ft-lbs. Also, I used something called G1 B.C. 500m: 1,123 ft-lbs 1,000m: 394 ft-lbs. 7mm rem mag. Sportsman could use the same rifle used for groundhogs and coyotes, as for deer. The cost of such rifles can be at least $4,000 and can take months to build. I'm thinking under 1000 yards, it is flatter shooting than even my .388 Lapua. 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. No one can deny how terrific a .300 WM performs at extended range. Most shots are taken at short range, but some experienced marksmen with good rifles, known distances, and good conditions may need to make connections at longer distances. Now getting up into the .30 cal plus magnum rounds, the recoil will be noticeably greater than the .308 Winchester. Recoil Condition: One of the great things about a .223 rifle build is that the recoil is manageable for a shooter of any age. At a 100 yard zero sight in the 500 yard drop is 37. This cartridge calls for a custom case. Very nice article. I still just dont understand why it isnt the 26 or 28 Nos. Also, experience firing large bore calibers is advised. That changed in 1997 when Remington standardized many 6.5 wildcats based on the .308 Winchester. I like that the caliber is being offered in high-end AR-10 platforms for the gas-gun enthusiasts. But isnt that what makes it awesome? .223 Remington/5.56mm, .224 Valkyrie, .243 Winchester, 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5mm Grendel. The 6mmCM excels amongst the PRS community and even long-range hunting. By way of comparison, the .270 Winchester (based on the .30-06 Springfield) offers a case capacity of 67 grains. An AR-10 firing with a suppressor, the .308 will recoil slightly more than an AR-15. The wildly overbore 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum wins or places near the top of the flat-shooter podium at most ranges to at least 1,000 yards. Sadly, a .300 NM barrel will only live to 1,200-1,500 rounds. Tons of different build options exist and the knowledge pool to learn from is immense. Hey there from Melbourne, Australia. Muzzle Velocity: A standard projectile weight for optimum performance out of the 6CM would be a 105 grain Berger Target VLD @ 3,100fps. The Long Range community has been pushing the envelope more and more. Thanks for your video and the information on your website. Unlike most rifle cartridges, the trajectory stays level out to about 300 yards. A good muzzle brake or suppressor is advised. p.s. Just hoping my bad experiences might inspire you to avoid some of your own. You can expect to pay about $1.00 per round at most online retailers. I shot this out of the new Barrett ASR at 1,600m. After going online and getting confused this article oriented me in the right direction(s). Muzzle Velocity: Using the 225gr ELD-Match, MV: 2,840 fps, Ballistic Co-Efficient: 225gr ELDM G1: 0.712 G7: 0.365. I predict the 6.5 Weatherby RPM and 6.8 Western to be busts. Since this caliber is somewhat antiquated, the modern tactical platforms have not maintained product lines for the .243. Two much-loved traits of the .375 H&H are its penchant for accuracy and . Slightly more than the .308 Winchester. Shotgun: Comparison for a First-Time Gun Buyer, What Are The Basic Parts Of Ammunition? The .260 Remington sparked quite the interest in the North American market of the 6.5mm cartridges. 1000 yards Drop is 236 inchs . How about our drops on the cartridges that made it? But can it defend that title at 1,000 yards? A number of manufacturers support the 50 BMG, such as Barrett Firearms, Serbu Firearms and small builders throughout the western United States. I asked around a few years ago and found 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum as the most overbore commercial cartridge. If that describes you, then definitely give this caliber another look, because its performance rocks. MV values for the .224 vary from 2,700 fps (90 grain projectiles) to 3,400 fps (60 grain projectiles). Click to expand. A BC number can be represented in several different, values or standards. Comfortable price point. G1 BC: .563 G7 BC: .274. History: The history and service-record behind the .308 goes all the way back to the 1950s. Yep, me too. Rule of thumb: 30-50 fps for every inch of the barrel either gained or lost. Fun? 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. Been there done that, so Im not playing holier-than-thou. Barrel life and ammo prices. If not, this is one less thing you have to worry about. It is a wildcat custom-build-only proposition that has no ammo available and has to have brass formed unless you are lucky enough (and rich enough) to find some ADG made for this round and even then, variations will exist in reamer design to render the ADG brass only marginally more useful than formed 300 Ultra brass. All images on our website are the property of their respective owners. Are you operating a bolt or gas gun? You dream it, and it can be done. cartridges. For some reason it pushed Noslers 125-gr. Initial Thoughts: I see another wildcat come to the limelight. Even better, this caliber has taken off so fast, nearly every manufacturer is making products to accommodate it. That being said, there are plenty of commercial options, but the price will be much higher than standard cartridges. Cross-Platform Use: Another great benefit to the 6.5CM is that it still maintains an overall case length of a Short-Action cartridge. My own personal Remington 700 chambered in .308 shoots a five-round shot group of Federal Gold Medal Match at 0.60-0.75 MOA at 100m. 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. Although the two cartridges have very small differences, SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunitions Manufacturers Institute) maintains it is safe to interchange the two rounds. 22 Creedmoor, and the 6.5 Weatherby RPM. At 300 yards it has dropped around 13 inches, and at 500 yards it's just under 60 inches (5 feet). When buying precision off-the-shelf ammo, most of the time you will not have the luxury of thumbing through several different BCs of the same caliber and ammo manufacturer. And for all of you whove just learned your flat shooting champion really isnt, sorry. The 6.5 Creedmoor has made a name for being one of the best overall performing and versatile calibers for the Long Range market. Likewise, what is the best caliber for 1000 yards? = 3002 inches = 250 foot = 76m above target at 1000 yds now thats a challenge ! Thats what makes older cartridges like the .260 great. During its launch in 1997, the .260 was still on par with other wildcats. After digesting this lovely meal, I changed my mind about 6.5 PCR (or CM) and now favor the .308 for economy, availability, hunting flexibility, and barrel life. Muzzle Velocity: Using the 143 grain ELD-X, 2950 fps. The Verdict: If you put a gun to my head, the 6.5mm Creedmoor is the best, overall, Long Range caliber. 1,000m: 585 ft-lbs. If Ive left out an obvious winner or near winner, write in and state your case. 6.5CM cases will fit an AR-10 magazine. Barrel Life on the .243 can range anywhere from 1,500 rounds to 3,000. My bias steers clear of the wildcat calibers. Only B.C. What are the best long-range cartridges: .22-250 Remington .308 Winchester .300 Winchester Magnum .338 Lapua Magnum .300 Weatherby Magnum 6.5 Creedmoor 6.5-284 Norma 26 Nosler I\m also a huge fan of Ron Spomer so well done for the recognition of his great work too. I just want to quickly thank you for the great videos and for producing this table of bullet drop data. So its not like the flattest shooting rifle gives you a lot more leeway on ranging errors for super long range shots. The downfall? 30-378 weatherby (214). 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. Also, terminal performance on larger targets has proven weak at best (one large reason the .243 never caught on with the military). Real-world shooting of this round is even more impressive. This cartridge is one of the most capable rounds I have ever shot. It's pretty impressive how close the wind performance really is for these cartridges. The .30-06 is such a classic sniper rifle round, I could not leave it out of the running. bullets at faster speeds allows the projectile to get to the target sooner, minimizing the amount of time all three forces have to affect the bullets trajectory. Whether or not thats true, my own success rate at 1,000 yards informs me to always stalk closer if I can and to forego shots at any distance unless Im supremely confident I can make them. This round was developed in conjunction with the AR-15 rifle in the early 60s. Overall Practicality: For the Long Range hunting community, I would argue that the .30-06 still has a place in this world. Flattest-Shooting Cartridges Ever Backfire 641K subscribers Subscribe 4.2K 173K views 1 year ago The flattest shooting rifle cartridges are listed in this video to help shooters determine. Nevertheless, flat shooting cartridges have long fascinated hunters and driven cartridge development and sales. Barrel length will also change average MVs. Mag. Even though primarily technical, it somehow makes a very enjoyable and mentally stimulating read. 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). Cross-Platform Use: Any bolt gun can be custom chambered to any SAAMI cartridgebut the keyword is custom. Velocity, drop, energy and the use of bullets with their own factors which create their ballistic coefficients all should be considered. Until now, bolt action rifles only. This means we can first determine the fastest cartridge in each caliber, then compare it against the fastest in others. Its also a great option for those interested in close to medium range varmint hunting. All in all, pick something that will be pleasant for you to shoot over and over. First, some boundaries. When firing with the .300NM at 1,000m, you get that same feeling. Is it the fastest? They have 1 particular cartridge thats something of a hot-shot for flat shooting, long distance devastation; the Weatherby .30-378. Was sad to not see the .300 H&H Magnum, though I doubt it would measure much different than the .300 Win Mag. the 270 Wby is tough to beat with a 130 gr bullet started at 3400-3500 fps. With help from the civilian market led by Winchester, the .308 took the world by storm. The .284 Winchester (7MM) is very popular with bench rest shooters. Ballistic Co-Efficient: Above bullet, G1: 0.539 G7: 0.276. Both SOCOM (Special Operations Command) and the US Army have selected the .300 Norma Magnum as their hottest and newest sniper rifle cartridge. The 7mag is one of the calibers he mentioned for the original 7 in the test. The numbers dont lie. 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. A lot of the newer, ultra-flat cartridges take a good deal of reloading knowledge to successfully harness their ability. 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. Nor could most of us scrape up a good excuse for owning one. That one-millimeter difference means a large increase in MV. The longer the bullet is in the air, the longer gravity can pull on the object. You can certainly find uppers to piece onto your AR-10 lower. and MV do. Put the two together and you have a great shooting LR round. Muzzle: 4,677 ft-lbs. Many hunters still use this cartridge for its hard-hitting terminal performance and flat flying exterior ballistics. This was not a significant problem at the time of introduction, as the .45-70 was a fairly flat-shooting cartridge for its time. How To Purchase The Right Chef Knife That Is Highly Efficient? Unless you will be loading subsonic rounds, all standard Long Range rifle calibers maintain supersonic flight (Mach 1 or greater than 1125 fps). 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. Although they exist, it is not very feasible or common to find gas systems that will feed the longer, magnum cartridges (i.e. So lets roll with this! MVs range from 2,500 fps (130gr projectile) to 2,880 fps (90gr projectile). Which long range cartridge has the flattest trajectory? Also, terminal performance on larger targets has proven weak at best (one large reason the .243 never caught on with the military). THANK God for analysts like you Jim your passion for statistics really help us guys with our difficult choices and how we spend our hard earned money.. Im definitely sold on the 6.5-300 wby mag its definitely the new Era 270 in my books. 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. This concept relates exactly to how a projectile fired from a rifle achieves accurate, sustained flight. always means more wind deflection. G1 BC: .563 G7 BC: .274. 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. Muzzle velocity certainly makes a difference in how fast the bullet reaches the target, but it is by no means the only factor to consider. Barrel Life: Average barrel life is around 5,000 rounds. Transonic speed is the point in a bullets trajectory where it slows down and transitions from supersonic to subsonic (Mach 1-Mach 0.7 or 1125-880 fps). A column writer for. Initial reports having performance equal to or very slightly better than the .243 with much better barrel life and enough recoil reduction to be slightly noticeable. Over 100 ft-lbs difference! With a 37'' 500-yard drop, the 28 Nosler comes with a 3079 FPS Muzzle Velocity, which is impressive for a gun of this caliber. 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. Both SOCOM (Special Operations Command) and the US Army have selected the .300 Norma Magnum as their hottest and newest sniper rifle cartridge. All in all, the .308 is certainly manageable by shooters of most ages. 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