Best long range cartridge for a .473 bolt face LA

[FEENIX]

Almost 10 years later (Jan 29, 2011), I hope the OP has figured out what he wanted. He is last seen Jan 2, 2012.

 

[Barrelnut]

Almost 10 years later (Jan 29, 2011), I hope the OP has figured out what he wanted. He is last seen Jan 2, 2012.

He went with the 6.5 Creedmoor.

 

[FEENIX]

He went with the 6.5 Creedmoor.

L L! That would do it.

 

[clacka6mm]

what a down grade... 150 gr at 3100 to 140 at 2700.... he lost almost 300 yds usable range

 

[VLD Pilot]

Probably have to give that distinction to the .284 caliber in either the .280AI or .284 of some design. Both capable of pushing a 180 at 3000 fps with excellent accuracy. Puts the 180 ELD in the running given its high BC number of .797. Not sure I read if the OP stated what type of LR shooting but the ELD kills very well. Not alot of positive words on its competitive use as I've heard complaints of bullet failure. I personally haven't had that experience but I don't shoot competitively. If I lose a bullet on paper, I replace it with another. No harm no foul. I know in the last 9+ years since this thread started, a lot more excellent target and hunting bullets have arrived. Makes a lot of .473 cartridges an excellent LR option.

 

[Orange Dust]

I want to rebarrel an old 270 post 64 model 70 of mine. The barrel is in tough shape. I'd like enough punch to take elk to 700 yards or so if I ever get the opportunity.

What would be the best performing deer and elk cartridge for this project? I was thinking 284 Win or 280 AI. My only requirement is that they feed well and I've read about feeding issues with both of these chamberings.

Thanks for any advice.

Check out Feenix's 30 Gibbs on another thread.

 

[Orange Dust]

Almost 10 years later (Jan 29, 2011), I hope the OP has figured out what he wanted. He is last seen Jan 2, 2012.

Wow, I bit and didn't notice......

 

[Sinko]

I'm very partial to my 280 AI. No issues at all.

 

[twister]

tricked as well

 

[dogz]

I heard he went 303 Brit...