What is the the most flat shooting cartridge yall can think of?

[Wendet]

I did not see any reference to the 243 wssm if I remember correctly it is about as flat shooting as it gets I wish it had done better in the market really hard to find ammunition now but ballisticly better than most

 

[Horse1]

I did not see any reference to the 243 wssm if I remember correctly it is about as flat shooting as it gets I wish it had done better in the market really hard to find ammunition now but ballisticly better than most

If Winchester had offered the 22 and 243 WSSMs w/1:8 twist we might not have a CreedMoor family….

 

[Phil Rizzo]

264 wm 100 gr Nosler BT

Sight Height	1.5 in	Zero Range	300 yd
Temperature	59 °F	Wind Speed	10 mph
Altitude	0 feet	Max Range	500 yd

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Range (yd)	Drop (in)	Wind Drift (in)	Velocity (fps)	Energy (ft-lb)
0	-1.5	0.0	3709	3054
50	0.7	0.2	3547	2794
100	2.2	0.6	3392	2554
150	3.0	1.5	3242	2333
200	2.9	2.7	3097	2130
250	2.0	4.3	2957	1942
300	-0.0	6.3	2822	1768
350	-3.1	8.8	2691	1607
400	-7.3	11.8	2563	1458
450	-12.9	15.1	2439	1321
500	-19.9	19.1	2318	1193

What 130gr .264 bullet has a .620 G1
I need some.
Maybe a lot

 

[264WM]

What 130gr .264 bullet has a .620 G1
I need some.
Maybe a lot

The Nosler RDF (Reduced Drag Factor) 6.5mm 130-grain match bullet line is an ideal choice for competition rifles. The RDF line was designed to provide exceptionally high BC's, to create a flat trajectory and small wind drift.

• Brand Style: Reduced Drag Factor
• Bullet Style: Hollow Point Boat Tail
• Caliber: 6.5mm
• Bullet Diameter: 0.264"
• Bullet Weight: 130
• Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.615
• Sectional Density: 0.266
• Quantity: 100 or 500

The RDF line features a long, drag reducing boattail and small, consistent mepats. The RDF compound ogive is insensitive to seating depth.
Available options:
100029618 100029619

 

[Phil Rizzo]

That is a rare breed, indeed.
Anybody shot deer/pigs with em?

You talked me into trying some. 140's

 

[436]

If Winchester had offered the 22 and 243 WSSMs w/1:8 twist we might not have a CreedMoor family….

I agree, I used the .243 WSSM for a few years in 1k matches with a custom 27" 1-8 twist barrel, on an M70 action, and McMillan... as I recall it was a Pac-Nor super match SS Polygonal... it did very well on the one-way range. A friend of mine out of Coalstrip Montana liked it so much be bought it from me. It was an amazing little shooter with Tubbs 115gr match bullets. Cheers

 

[JamesWilson5]

223 wssm loaded right can achieve 5000fps

 

[Bucklowery]

I think Ed had the 17 stinger can't remember what he called it but believe it was near 5000f/s

I found it

5050 Max FPS, 17 Stinger, 18gr Deadblow Hammer

Ran load development through Quick Load (with weight factor, BA, and temperature adjustments - for you QL Nerds). LC Cases are failing right at 52,500k. Not bad considering 53K is listed max. This shooting system could produce faster velocities but case failure is where this project will end...

www.longrangehunting.com

Thanks

Buck

 

[crm3006]

I was having a conversation with a fellow member here over "flat shooting cartridges" because I've been in search of a flat shooting cartridge/bullet combination for coyotes.

I'm currently shooting a 25-06 which gives me a MPBR on a 4" target of 298yds with a 115vld. I'm switching to an 80gr barnes ttsx to see what kind of speeds I can get and hopefully stretch that MPBR a little bit more. When this barrel goes south I will probably go back with a 25-06AI or 25sherman.

I know there are some wildcats out there that could possibly be "flat-er" and a realistic choice for coyotes and would like to hear yalls opinions.

I'm not looking to neck down a 308win to 17cal or run a 110vmax in a 300rum or anything wild like that. I'd like to keep powder consumption as low as possible. Barrel life isn't a huge concern but it like to get 800 rounds out of it.

What are yalls thoughts?

For all practical purposes, without getting into the more exotic wildcats, or the Earsplittenloudenboomers, the .25-06 would be the choice. I think you will probably get a lot more than 800 rounds of barrel life with the use of 115 or 117 gr. bullets and regular cleaning. 298 yds is a good sht on a 'yote in anybody's book, but with a little practice and a good rest, could probably be stretched out to 400. Realistically, what kind of terrain would you hunt that a coyote could be sighted and identified at more than 400 yds?

 

[DUCKMAN11]

For all practical purposes, without getting into the more exotic wildcats, or the Earsplittenloudenboomers, the .25-06 would be the choice. I think you will probably get a lot more than 800 rounds of barrel life with the use of 115 or 117 gr. bullets and regular cleaning. 298 yds is a good sht on a 'yote in anybody's book, but with a little practice and a good rest, could probably be stretched out to 400. Realistically, what kind of terrain would you hunt that a coyote could be sighted and identified at more than 400 yds?

This kind of terrain

 

[JiggyIi]

This kind of terrain

I have a 25-06 & love it️BUT, I NEED A 257 Weatherby my 25 runs a 75 gr @ 3600 without pushing, & 117s @ 3200, lol but I Need the 257 !

 

[sika64]

257 Hot Tamale, I would like to see someone run one with a lighter Hammer bullets

 

[FEENIX]

This kind of terrain

How are the winds?

 

[Calvin45]

257x300 Weatherby. Why not ?

It's on my to do list