RH300UM
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My Ideal Velocity for Long Range Shooting | The Ballistic Assistant
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Good read and I've seen what he is saying. If I was serious about Br shooting
His advice is spot on.
But I am going to continue shooting my
Ultra Mags, Weatherby Mags and Win Mags. Thanks for sharing.
His advice is spot on.
But I am going to continue shooting my
Ultra Mags, Weatherby Mags and Win Mags. Thanks for sharing.
HARPERC
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A good article I think he did a good job of stating his parameters.
The article supports my take on LRH/S, especially the heavy-for-caliber concept (e.g., 163 Chinchaga in .257 WBY, 175 Matrix in .270 AI, 215 Berger in .300 WSM, 250/300 Berger, and 350 Chinchaga ST in .338 Thor). Thanks for sharing.My Ideal Velocity for Long Range Shooting | The Ballistic Assistant
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MagnumManiac
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Good article. I have been saying this here for many years that my goal is, and always has been, to use a cartridge and rifle to achieve a minimum of 3,000fps for the bullet selected, more velocity, is of course better. We don't really shoot for a mile here, although we do a few 1600 metre shoots, but I shoot 1000 metres and 2000 metres in competition.
I try to get as much velocity as I can for this, but, and this is fundamental for me, I have to stick with action sizes that max out at 416 Rigby size. Going to CheyTac and other large cartridges becomes a red tape hassle here.
Cheers.
I try to get as much velocity as I can for this, but, and this is fundamental for me, I have to stick with action sizes that max out at 416 Rigby size. Going to CheyTac and other large cartridges becomes a red tape hassle here.
Cheers.
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Great article. Thanks for sharing. Author does well in conveying his points and I believe we have all noticed the truth in his statements, given the parameters he outlines.
Gotta wonder if there's a compromise obtained by using small(er) cases, longer barrels, and slower powders, e.g., a .308 in a 28" barrel. By the time folks run muzzle brakes and especially suppressors, that 20" barrel sticks out 28" or more. A 28" .308 should have about the same velocity with the same bullets as a .300 Win Mag with a 22" barrel, but less blast and recoil.
The article was a good read. Many of our members chase extreme velocity. Velocity is one of the data points that can be easily measured with the equipment we have available today. I appreciate efficiency in cartridges that will give me close to 3000 fps with a suitable bullet. If I was able to routinely shoot at true LR or ELR, my preferences would probably be different.
Baker Alvin
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Is a good read, I have never needed to push the envelope on speed and velocity. If you cannot handle the bang and felt recoil, lower the velocity or go with less of a recoiling cartridge. The group and effectively hitting an 8" pie plate or less is everything at the distance you are practicing at.
HRM Johnny
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Thank you for posting that article. I enjoyed it.
std7mag
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I was reading through the article.
And things started to not add up to me.
I guess I'm one that if you start throwing numbers out, the math better line up.
This didn't.
And things started to not add up to me.
I guess I'm one that if you start throwing numbers out, the math better line up.
This didn't.
singlejacker
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Good info
