maddy
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how much does a 240weatherby have over a 6 mm remington given 24 inch barrels on deer size game
True... for the Hammer bullets. And as they get increasingly popular, it may be that the industry shifts in that direction.750 yards for my setup. That's where the 75gr bullet will slow to a point of not functioning the way it was designed.
In what chambering? 243? 6mm? 240 Weatherby?I've taken deer sized game out passed 700yds with the 95 Berger and the old 105 AMAX, and even with the old school 100BTSP and 85 BTSP, shots out passed 500yds were routine.
Having had both, I'd favor the 243. Much better support in ammo and brass. I also found both 6mms I had (Browning B-78 and Remington 700 Classic) very finicky. Finally achieved 5/8" groups with Classic, but never that tight with B-78. Tried 85, 95 & 100 grainers.given the two cartiges what are your faverate one and what would you load in them for white tail deer.also its been told to me either with the right bullets are at most a 300 yard or under deer cartrige.your thoughts on this
240bee is same powder capacity as 30-06 case 6mm/06.how much does a 240weatherby have over a 6 mm remington given 24 inch barrels on deer size game
With the 243 and 6mmRem and AI. Lets not fall for the old arbitrary and erroneous "1,000 ft/lbs minimum", for real world experience has long since debunked that old notion. Many of us have killed far too many game animals with weapons that do not even have 1,000 ft/lbs at the muzzle.In what chambering? 243? 6mm? 240 Weatherby?
I'm not saying it's not doable... we've all probably seen the video of the cow elk shot with a 243 at 680+ yards. But if we're going with the generally accepted rule (guideline) of 1000 ft lbs to kill deer size game, it's going to be stretch to get either of the two chamberings in question to hit those numbers.
Explain why? If the bullet manufacturer gives a min why not go by that. I do that for all bullets it's been failsafe for me on everything I shoot. I just use hammers in this one.True... for the Hammer bullets. And as they get increasingly popular, it may be that the industry shifts in that direction.
But for someone selecting a deer rifle, 750 yards isn't exactly the right expectation to set for either the 243 or 6mm unless they are going to be running Hammer bullets exclusively.
Outliers and anecdotes can be extremely true and still fail to aptly answer the question.
Nothing wrong with that. But Hammers are the only bullets out there getting those velocities (all else being equal). There aren't any companies making affordable factory loads with Hammers, so it doesn't seem like the general shooter is going to be using Hammer Bullet based numbers in determining a new rifle's capabilities. That's all I'm trying to say.Explain why? If the bullet manufacturer gives a min why not go by that. I do that for all bullets it's been failsafe for me on everything I shoot. I just use hammers in this one.
I stated In my rifle. And I'm not pushing crazy speed for a 75gr .243 as it's a ar 10.Nothing wrong with that. But Hammers are the only bullets out there getting those velocities (all else being equal). There aren't any companies making affordable factory loads with Hammers, so it doesn't seem like the general shooter is going to be using Hammer Bullet based numbers in determining a new rifle's capabilities. That's all I'm trying to say.