Which round? - Page 2

Kachok · October 13, 2013, 01:42 PM

Food for thought on the 6.5mm, most 6.5mm bullets are designed for 1800fps minimum impact speeds if you want proper expansion so starting out at 2,000 is a little on the light side you might want to consider 100-120gr at a little more speed but the BEST bullet for a low speed 6.5mm is the 123gr SST which is designed for 6.5 Grendel speeds and has an impressive .510BC perfect for a mild 6.5 at around 2400-2700fps.

Geo_Erudite · October 13, 2013, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Kachok

Berger VLD Hunting 140gr .614 BC
Hornady SST 140gr .525 BC
Nosler Ballsitic Tip 140gr .509 BC
Nosler Accubond LR 129gr .561 BC
Heck even the flat base Nosler Partition is a .490 BC
The 6.5mm caliber has alot of remarkably high BC bullets.

You also have the option of Woodleigh's .264 Protected Point 160 grain bullets. They have a BC of .509 and have ridiculous sectional density (SD) of .328. You need a .308 bullet of 220+ grains, a .416 bullet of 400+ grains, or a .458 bullet of 500+ grains to beat that sectional density (this type of sectional density is CXP4 criteria).

I would also like to note that it doesn't make sense to compare different caliber bullets by grain size, they should be compared by Sectional Density. I would rather be hit by a 1 pound sack of feathers than a 1 pound sack of lead!

Bart B. · October 13, 2013, 02:43 PM

As game is killed with bullets, not cartridges, a given bullet fired at the same velocity and twist from several cartridges has the same results.

tahunua001 · October 13, 2013, 04:30 PM

but some cartridges are not capable of propelling bullets at the same speeds as other cartridges. therefore you can not just say, get a 30 caliber, not a 7mm or a 6.5mm. a 140gr bullet fired from a 7mm rem mag is far more capable of killing a big horn sheep at 450 yards than a 150gr bullet fired from a 7.62x39mm.

Jack O'Conner · October 13, 2013, 06:02 PM

One of my South Dakota buddies hunts EVERYTHING with his 25-06 rifle. From pronghorn antelope to elk including mule deer and coyotes, all these animals have been felled by this Ruger rifle. He loads the Sierra 117 grain bullet for deer and antelope but the Nosler Partition for elk and bear.

25-06 is a keeper!

Jack

dahermit · October 13, 2013, 06:04 PM

You could do worse than go all "traditional" ala Jack O'Conner and get a .270 Winchester and shoot 130 grain bullets.

Rick R · October 13, 2013, 06:19 PM

Since you like metric cartridges how about the 8mm Magnum? It'd kill anything you list at long range and you'd be the only kid on the the block with one. Maybe not a round you'd find in any corner gun shop but you could share bullets with your 8x57.

I believe that Craig Boddington says its his favorite caliber too.

Scrumbag · October 14, 2013, 03:34 PM

If you like the metrics, how about the 7x64? Everything the .270 should be but you get all the versatility of 7mm bullets.

I love mine...

ATB,

Scrummy

October 13, 2013, 04:30 PM	#29
tahunua001 Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 7,839	but some cartridges are not capable of propelling bullets at the same speeds as other cartridges. therefore you can not just say, get a 30 caliber, not a 7mm or a 6.5mm. a 140gr bullet fired from a 7mm rem mag is far more capable of killing a big horn sheep at 450 yards than a 150gr bullet fired from a 7.62x39mm. __________________ ignore my complete lack of capitalization. I still have no problem correcting your grammar. I never said half the stuff people said I did-Albert Einstein You can't believe everything you read on the internet-Benjamin Franklin

October 13, 2013, 06:02 PM	#30
Jack O'Conner Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2005 Location: Manatee County, Florida Posts: 1,976	One of my South Dakota buddies hunts EVERYTHING with his 25-06 rifle. From pronghorn antelope to elk including mule deer and coyotes, all these animals have been felled by this Ruger rifle. He loads the Sierra 117 grain bullet for deer and antelope but the Nosler Partition for elk and bear. 25-06 is a keeper! Jack __________________ Fire up the grill! Deer hunting IS NOT catch and release.

October 13, 2013, 01:42 PM	#26
Kachok Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2012 Posts: 304	Food for thought on the 6.5mm, most 6.5mm bullets are designed for 1800fps minimum impact speeds if you want proper expansion so starting out at 2,000 is a little on the light side you might want to consider 100-120gr at a little more speed but the BEST bullet for a low speed 6.5mm is the 123gr SST which is designed for 6.5 Grendel speeds and has an impressive .510BC perfect for a mild 6.5 at around 2400-2700fps.

October 13, 2013, 02:43 PM	#28
Bart B. Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2009 Posts: 8,927	As game is killed with bullets, not cartridges, a given bullet fired at the same velocity and twist from several cartridges has the same results.

October 13, 2013, 06:04 PM	#31
dahermit Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 2006 Location: South Central Michigan...near Posts: 6,501	You could do worse than go all "traditional" ala Jack O'Conner and get a .270 Winchester and shoot 130 grain bullets.

October 13, 2013, 06:19 PM	#32
Rick R Senior Member Join Date: April 1, 2002 Location: On top of a mountain in WV Posts: 102	Since you like metric cartridges how about the 8mm Magnum? It'd kill anything you list at long range and you'd be the only kid on the the block with one. Maybe not a round you'd find in any corner gun shop but you could share bullets with your 8x57. I believe that Craig Boddington says its his favorite caliber too.

October 14, 2013, 03:34 PM	#33
Scrumbag Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2012 Posts: 173	If you like the metrics, how about the 7x64? Everything the .270 should be but you get all the versatility of 7mm bullets. I love mine... ATB, Scrummy