Will have to buy a 6.5 after reading your article. That still is a general rule of thumb today. The flattest-shooting popular rifle cartridge at 1,000 yards is the 6. Misjudging a 5mph crosswind as 8mph will make a 5.3 difference at 500yd with my favorite varmint load (BC0.400/MV3,400). But isnt that what makes it awesome? The recoil is almost non-existent. But after finally diving into the 6.5, its clear why it has become so popular. You can expect an average of 4,000 to 10,000 rounds of sustained accuracy. Im going to set a restrictive definition on common and only include cartridges that can be found chambered in most any rifle. Ammo Availability: The 6.5 Grendel can be found on almost all online ammo retailers. In other words, the 223 Remington throws the same bullets as the 220 Swift, but cant approach its maximum velocity, so theres no chance it can shoot as flat. Flattest-Shooting Cartridges Ever Backfire 641K subscribers Subscribe 4.2K 173K views 1 year ago The flattest shooting rifle cartridges are listed in this video to help shooters determine. Again for the best LR option, 140gr Hybrid Target MV: 2,780 fps, Using above projectile, G1: 0.607 G7: 0.311. Initial Thoughts: A good judge of success of a caliber is how long it has been relevant. It was a great option at the time for those wanting long range performance with very low recoil. At the time this cartridge was revolutionary in that it bridged the gap between small and fast varmint projectiles with heavier medium game calibers. I still think this cartridge might be a bit on the wildcat side of the market (expensive to shoot and a barrel burner). With more case volume than a .308 and firing the same grain weight bullet, the .30-06 will have more felt recoil than a .308. I have used it also in a Ruger #1 with a 26 barrel and thoroughly enjoyed the distance it affords me. I hope this report clears up some trajectory confusion and perhaps settles some old arguments. I still just dont understand why it isnt the 26 or 28 Nos. Now getting up into the .30 cal plus magnum rounds, the recoil will be noticeably greater than the .308 Winchester. Depending on the caliber you are using, a long-range shooting may be at 1,000 and more yards, but if you are committed to rimfires than 200-300 yards is very long-distance shooting. Pretty impressive for a low B.C., 55-grain bullet. Also, terminal performance on larger targets has proven weak at best (one large reason the .243 never caught on with the military). The US military decided that the average rifle squad was more effective by accurately delivering rounds on target with a 5.56mm rifle than the heavier recoiling 7.62 platforms. You dream it, and it can be done. Due to its age and relevance today, the .308 has proven itself for over 65 years! If Ive left out an obvious winner or near winner, write in and state your case. They have 1 particular cartridge thats something of a hot-shot for flat shooting, long distance devastation; the Weatherby .30-378. Youve already come here, which shows you are willing to read. A 6.5 PRC build certainly will not be cheap, so if you are a beginner or limited on budget, this is not the caliber for you. .300 PRC is strictly a bolt action caliber at the moment. This also means barrel life will vary greatly. Thinking that its deficiencies compared to newer calibers are mainly its moderate BC bullets due to cartridge length, I thought I might try reloading long with something like the 225gr ELDM. Muzzle: 4,677 ft-lbs. Muzzle Velocity: Average MV for a .223 is 3100 fps. The 6.5 PRC was born at the 2018 SHOT Show. Since I have shot my .270 Winchester primarily with the Hornady 150gr spire point and I know at 500 yards it drops close to 50 inches. While some may deem it as impractical to hit a target at half a mile, the amount of research that goes into selection of the rifle, optics and ammunition plus learning how to read wind, observe the effects of humidity, air pressure and elevation are all factors that will make you a better shooter in the long run. This also means barrel life will vary greatly. As a candidate for the best overall long-range caliber. The world finally caught on that bigger and louder, does not equate to better performance at extended ranges. Initial Thoughts: This caliber excites me for several reasons. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I just want to see more of the market available to the 6CM. Ballistic Co-Efficient: 143 ELD-X G1: 0.625 G7: 0.315, Remaining Energy: Muzzle: 2670 ft-lbs 500m: 1439 ft-lbs 1,000m: 698 ft-lbs 1,500m: 335 ft-lbs. One of the great things about a .223 rifle build is that the recoil is manageable for a shooter of any age. It was introduced in 1962 and essentially knocked the .264 Winchester Magnum several notches down on the popularity list after hunters and shooters put the 7mm Mag to the test. You have so much faith that your round will hit your target. Heck, I cant even find agreement on maximum muzzle velocities in handloading manuals from Speer, Hornady, Nosler, Berger, Swift, Hodgdon, Norma, Sierra, Barnes Furthermore, just because the manual lists those speeds does not mean your rifle will deliver them. 1. That is an on-the-spot selection. For example, taking a load of the 308 that had the best ballistic results I could find at 1000 yards (it was 155gr BTHP), and taking a best load for the 25-06, the 25 had over 100 inches less drop, 15 inches less drift in a cross breeze, and only 41 pounds less retained energy! Getting into the magnum calibers, recoil is going to be noticeably more than the .308 Winchester. I really like the 6.5 Lapua for seasoned bolt-gun competition shooters. Mag., according to Noslers Handloading Guide 9. The .300 Winchester Magnum was developed in 1963 by Winchester itself. Due to its age and relevance today, the .308 has proven itself for over 65 years! The issue with the Nosler cartridges is barrel life. It is meant for the traditional long-range projectile; featuring a long, slender ogive and a boat-tail rear end. Very similar to the .243 Winchester. Ammo is available online, however, it is not cheap. It also will give you an insight into how your other firearms perform and help you realize first-hand the concepts of having a free-floated barrel or a match trigger. Notice that it is only 3 grains lighter than the 150-grain .264 atop that Weatherby. The wildly overbore 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum wins or places near the top of the flat-shooter podium at most ranges to at least 1,000 yards. Really enjoy your youtube channel. The recoil is almost non-existent. Shockingly, the average price per round is $4.75. For reference, see the WSSM line. For the average shooter looking to get into Long Range shooting, turn away and run to the smaller guys. Im going to include a few in here, and my basis for including them is going to be inclusion in Federals 2013 catalog, because thats what Im basing my numbers off. It is also a very light caliber and has very little recoil. Long Range Calibers Ballistics Comparison Chart, How to Unregister a Gun in your Name? Plant yourself in post-2015 and you will see an explosion of the 6.5mm family of projectiles, thanks to the 6.5 Creedmoor. As you can see, one of our gold standard flat-shooting cartridges (.270 Winchester) does not compare favorably with either of the Noslers or the Weatherby Magnum. Since the beginning, the 6.5 has taken off as one of the best LR cartridges to date. I work at a very large and popular firearms dealer, and I have sold dozens (if not hundreds) if the 6.5, but I havent sold 1, or had anyone even ask about the top 3 in this list. Backfire LLC owns and operates this website. This cartridge will always hold a special place in my heart. Posted: 10/1/2007 3:10:34 PM EST. The wise longer range shooter errs on the side of a higher B.C. Projectile manufacturers are even still making their high-end rounds in .243. Projectiles will be available but brass might not be. Do you have any of the data on the weight of the bullets, the brand of the bullets, the BC, any of the information related to the data youre posting? 1. Is your rifle shooting steel or live targets? As to be expected, the 6mm Creedmoor is still a young cartridge. p.s. The .243 WSSM was a freaky-accurate little cartridge with great muzzle velocity but could have been so much more with better brass. Do your homework. This topic of long-range calibers is debated across many different disciplines including PRS, Tactical, Military/Law Enforcement, Hunting, etc. Fifty years ago, a cartridge in America simply needed to be capable of grouping under 1.5 inches at 100 yards, shooting fast (flat) enough to enable a dead-on hold to 250 yards, and hitting hard enough to kill a deer or elk. Barrel length will also change average MVs. With low case volume and slower MVs, the Grendel is an ideal cartridge for barrel life. The sheer muzzle energy from these bigger calibers is beyond impressive. Below is a chart indicating the three best flat-shooting cartridges and their muzzle velocity, drop, energy levels, and felt recoil. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. However, the majority of builds will be designed for the bolt action system. Both the 223, 223AI, and 6.5 Grendel will reach out to 1,000 yards given the right bullet and rifle. Ammo Availability: .338 Lapua is readily available online. The good news is that these bullets might shoot even a tad flatter than these numbers indicate. Barrel Life: Surprisingly due to the case volume to bore area ratio, barrel life is impressive for a cartridge of this size. For the Long Range hunting community, I would argue that the .30-06 still has a place in this world. After going online and getting confused this article oriented me in the right direction(s). 243 and 25-06 had to be left out because it didnt have enough at 600 for even deer. Very bad if shooting light bullets, not that great if shooting the heavier projectiles. One of the calibers with the flattest trajectory is the .17 Winchester Super Magnum, a sub-caliber rimfire cartridge. The numbers dont lie. not a rifle. If you are going to shoot at 200, zero at 200. The .300 WSM is going to be a bolt-action-only build. The average price per round will be close to $2.00. The .25-06 Remington rifle cartridge used to be a rare wildcat. Check out ShootersCalculator.com. 6.5 projectiles hold a reputation of great BCs. Like the .308 Winchester, ammo availability and reloading components are everywhere. Death in the Long Grass: A Big Game Hunter's Adventures in the African Bush .by Peter H. Capstick, Dino Paravano, Handbook for Shooters and Reloaders (Volume 1) Paperback, The Complete Guide to Hunting, Butchering, and Cooking Wild Game: Volume 1: Big Game, Horn of the Hunter: The Story of an African Safari Kindle Edition, Use Enough Gun: On Hunting Big Game Hardcover, Pheasant, Quail, Cottontail: Upland Birds and Small Game from Field to Feast Hardcover March 1, 2018, The Easy Venison Cookbook: 60 Simple Recipes for Deer, Elk, and Moose Kindle Edition. I had no issue staying on target for a follow-up shot. Which long range cartridge has the flattest trajectory? BUT, just keep in mind that sticking to one caliber, and being able to use that caliber in multiple systems does have advantages. Any cartridge that drops less than 40 inches at 500 yards or close to 200 inches at 1000 yards should be considered a flat shooting cartridge. The difference in the accuracy of store-bought ammo verse hand-loaded rounds is definitely noticeable. However, the lead that the 25-06 has is pretty small. Many hunters still use this cartridge for its hard-hitting terminal performance and flat flying exterior ballistics. What a cool story herethe Norma Magnum comes to us as an improvement on the Lapua Magnum. Cross-Platform Use: Any bolt gun can be custom chambered to any SAAMI cartridgebut the keyword is custom. Somehow stumbled onto this article. I liked that you started at 5.56 for a base caliber. With care and discipline, a 6.5 Grendel barrel will outlive a .308. Todays magnum cartridges show us the performance that could only exist in science fiction, 20 years ago. Muzzle: 2,832 ft-lbs. Reloading is also expensive because the brass isnt cheap. Just remember, when choosing your Long Range cartridge, every metric counts and affects overall performance. Thank you for your service. Its LR performance and retained energy will be a great option for taking down the larger games at distance. No exotics just yet, theyll come later. Corporal McMahon is a former 0317 Scout Sniper with 1st BN 2nd Marines. I see there are some others like 300Win mag as well and thats a very popular cartage so it should be there as well I would think. 1,000m: 1,345 ft-lbs. Finding barrel life data can be tricky, especially for a round that has only been alive for 3 years. Your email address will not be published. But isnt that what makes it awesome? So what does that mean? For some reason it pushed Noslers 125-gr. Is your shooting hobby or mission dependent on a limited budget? Very modular across nearly any rifle system. Wont do that again. As said before, the standard rifle manufacturers have not caught up the .224 Valkyrie. I too share your endorsement of Ron, his videos are a treat each week. I load 150 gr SST's at 2880 fps, 130 gr TTSX's at 3050 fps and 178 ELD-X bullets at 2650 fps in my 308. I would expect to see 6,000-8,000+. There are EXCEPTIONS to almost EVERYTHING with the huge wide range of ballistic specs due to EXCEPTIONAL things people/companies do with cartridge loads these days, but the article was referencing the NORMS for these rifles, not the EXCEPTIONS based on unusual or exotic cartridges a FEW people will use. 6.5mm calibers Are you operating a bolt or gas gun? Not to mention the different variations in grains in each individual caliber,Ogive and BC. It has less case volume, traditionally firing a heavier bulletBUT still retains energy over range better and maintains a longer Transonic Range than its bigger brother. rating) driven more slowly. Take your time, watch some videos, and use the above parameters to make your decision. Initial Thoughts: A good friend of mine owns a 6.5 Grendel and I must say, it is extremely accurate and pleasant to shoot. To be fair to the 30-378, itmurders everything else for flatness way out there, staying feet above most other cartridges and carrying enough energy to take a deer at just over 1000 yards. Not many production rifles exist in a budget option. Trust but verify. The 308 is the standard hunting cartridge today. Please look into it. Mil/LE and Hunting communities need the RE factor for hard-hitting, threat/animal stopping performance. No other caliber on this list can perform more universally across multiple systems than the .308. So like the 6.5 Creedmoor, if you have a .308, you can have two calibers in one rifle action with a new barrel. Reloading components can be found nearly anywhere. When firing with the .300NM at 1,000m, you get that same feeling. Just curious have you ever looked at the 284 Winchester for flat shooting. This cartridge is one of the most capable rounds I have ever shot. When comparing TR values, think of it this way. Winchester designed the .300 WSM in 2001 with the idea of a hybrid. I shot this out of the new Barrett ASR at 1,600m. Digging Into the Numbers If only shooting to 1000 yards, I'd pick the lightest recoiling rifle you can find that will push either a 7mm 180 or 168 vld to 3000 fps or a 6.5 140 class to 3000 fps or close. Some compare it to the .260 or 6.5 Creedmoor, the 6.5x47mm Lapua is known to be very accurate. 500m: 2,755 ft-lbs. I initially did not put a brake on itafter the 14th round (during barrel break-in) my right peck muscle started to quiver. This cartridge is the .270 GIBBS and is based on the 30.06 case with the shoulder moved forward and at a 35 degree angle. However, the 6.5 Lapua and .308 Winchester do share the same bolt face. But, as an extreme range competition shooter recently told me, the number of cold barrel, first round hits he sees at 1,000 yards in competition is well below 50%. It makes sense. wins again with just 218.5 inches of drop, the 27 Nosler moves into second place with its 150-grain bullet falling only 225.8 inches. History: Introduced to us in 1955, the .243 was designed as a sporting and target rifle round. This topic may be daunting to some readers because the actual numerical values in which we represent a projectiles Ballistic Coefficient seem like arbitrary numbers. The average life will be anywhere from 4,000-7,000 rounds. Hunters and shooters should also know that wind deflection of bullets is a more challenging part of hitting what you shoot at than is drop. The downfall? 300 WinMag, 338 Lapua Mag., etc.). How can I get all the data in a spread sheet form like you showed in your video? When buying precision off-the-shelf ammo, most of the time you will not have the luxury of thumbing through several different BCs of the same caliber and ammo manufacturer. Rule of thumb: 30-50 fps for every inch of the barrel either gained or lost. The .223 is an excellent choice for an inexperienced and/or younger shooter. If you put a gun to my head, the 6.5mm Creedmoor is the best, overall, Long Range caliber. I've been toting a T3 Lite Stainless in .308 Winchester for many years. To experiment with load developments to craft the ultimate 6.5 bolt gun cartridge. Its very clear that you went through a huge amount of work to pull all of this info together. Full Disclosure Here. Almost all wildcat (a round that is not mass-producedusually strictly custom hand-loaded) chambered rifles have to be hand-built by very niche gunsmiths who specialize in Long Range precision rifles. With the 30-06, we can only overcome 12 yards of ranging error at the same range before we miss the 6 of vitals. I do believe the market will catch up to this round. Its drop at 1,000 yards is 330.30 and at 500 yards its drop is 50.00. Maximum effective range is out to 1,200 yards, and the round really comes into its own at 800 to 1,000. Of course, the .270 Win was developed in 1925 when 1000 yard shots were effectively unheard of. Prior, only dedicated .338 Lapua Magnum receivers could handle the round. 308 has a maximum range that is relative to the type of animal you are hunting. I am interested to see how the price of such systems will come down and become more readily available to entry to novice level LR shooters. This cartridge as it stands is perfect for a PRS shooter. Initial Thoughts: Just like any new and exciting caliber that is designed specifically for the LR community, I know the performance will be top-notch. All in all, dont get TOO hung up on MVs. This cartridge as it stands is perfect for a PRS shooter. G1 BC: .563 G7 BC: .274. As said before, the standard rifle manufacturers have not caught up the .224 Valkyrie. Not very economically practical for the entry-level guys, but for those taking rifles down-range itll give you confidence if you get issued a rifle chambered in this cartridge. 500m: 1,123 ft-lbs 1,000m: 394 ft-lbs. Thats for another day. Rule of thumb: 30-50 fps for every inch of the barrel either gained or lost. Recoil Condition: Very similar to the .243 Winchester. Flatter than a 220 Swift and still carries 1700-1800 lbs of energy at 500 yds. Ballistic Co-Efficient: 105 grain Berger VLD G1: 0.517 G7: 0.265, Remaining Energy: Muzzle: 2,240 ft-lbs 500m: 1,091 ft-lbs 1,000m: 457 ft-lbs 1,500m: 221 ft-lbs. Those of you who reload can stretch the Valkyrie by playing with different powders, bullet seating depths, and projectile types. Most modern centerfire rounds will only have a MRT of around 1.5" if zeroed at 200, and the difference between the flattest shooing rounds possible and "fairly flat shooting" rounds at < 200 yards will be around an inch, and probably signifcantly less. The drops are listed in feet for the really long range shots, so theyre pretty close to your numbers. It packs a serious punch with high ballistics as well. The truth is that there is no one best long-range caliber for every job and there are many factors to consider. You can readily find these rounds online. What is your mission? They wanted a superior hunting and LR cartridge with similar trajectories as the .300 WM, but with less powder use and recoil. The 257 Weatherby Mag. Share your thoughts in the section below: Pump Shotguns Have One BIG Advantage Over Other Shotguns. As with other magnum cartridges, the average barrel life is expected at 1,500-2,000 rounds. 1,000m: 1,451 ft-lbs 1,500m: 722 ft-lbs. I fear that is about all this round is targeted for. As a candidate for the best overall long-range caliber. Good points, which are all things Ive considered. Basically, whatever. And the AR-10 was designed SPECIFICALLY for the .308 Winchester/7.62x51mm NATO. The sheer muzzle energy from these bigger calibers is beyond impressive. For the hunting world, yes. However, in the 1000-yard game, many different calibers can win. No issue finding it. While that incredibly fast 6.5-300 Wby. The cost of such rifles can be at least $4,000 and can take months to build. Now by swapping a barrel, Long Action set-ups like the .300 Norma or Winchester magnums could not manage the overall cartridge length of the new .338 Norma. The rifle is my primary backcountry gun for deer, elk, bear and whatever else I think I may need to hunt. Todays magnum cartridges show us the performance that could only exist in science fiction, 20 years ago. The 308 is also used by many militaries as a sniping round as the (metric) 7.6251. Today, the primary platform is the bolt action (long action) rifle. 1,500m: 426 ft-lbs. Just wondering where the 300 win mag ends up? He took that case and necked it down to load .243 (6mm) projectiles. Overall Practicality: All in all, if you are new to the LR community and have an heirloom .243 in the family and that is it, re-barrel it and work on fundamentals. Once again great effort appreciated. The way in which cartridge manufacturers develop rounds to overcome these forces is the twist rates of the barrels in the rifles the cartridges are chambered in, developing longer, more aerodynamic bullets with narrower ogives and case capacity. 1,500m: 306 ft-lbs. I like that the caliber is being offered in high-end AR-10 platforms for the gas-gun enthusiasts. Roy Weatherby's flat shooter stretched its elk legs to 850 yards. . Home Tactical Gear Reviews 17 Best Long Range Calibers in 2023 (Ranked by a Marine Sniper). The only downside we found with this gun is the cartridge design. To this day, the .300WM is still a very popular choice amongst Long Range hunters and military snipers. Using 1000 yards as a distance benchmark, the 6mm CM drops 8.1 mils, and the 6.5 CM with the Hornady 147 ELD-M drops 8.7 mils. The first time I fired the .300NM I was blown away. So when I speak of overall practicality, I would steer people towards a round that is attainable in an easily bought rifle. So having the mission flexibility to own a heavy, long-barreled bolt gun AND a lightweight, semi-auto gas gun that fires the same familiar roundis priceless. Without, this cartridge should be shot by older more experienced enthusiasts. Firing the 250gr Lapua Scenar projectile, MV: 3,030 fps. 1,000m: 1,345 ft-lbs. 500m: 1260 ft-lbs. The top-end stuff certainly has its gatekeepers. Like almost all other high powered rifle calibers, save the personal protection/defensive calibers, hollow points are generally reserved for precision and match usage only. This particular rifle has been shown to shoot accurately out to a mile (or 1,800 yards), but 1,000 is pretty much the limit of a 14x scope. You can build a .223 rifle in almost any rifle action. The 6.5 Grendel can be found on almost all online ammo retailers. It has a nice flat trajectory, with 5 inches of drop at 400 yards, and it stays remarkably flat out to 1,000 yards. The .260 also made a name in the hunting community as well, so finding it on the shelves is no problem. I have neither the scientific knowledge nor mathematical skills to figure out the perfect blend of factors that produces the flattest trajectory winner. If you are inexperienced, youre in luckbecause todays Long Range shooting community is being flooded by great, streamlined, low-recoiling cartridges. I have not identified bullet make and type because that doesnt change impact drop. 500m: 1,866 ft-lbs. The .260 isnt too informationally unavailable to offer a great learning caliber to the average new shooter. Cross-Platform Use: This case was designed to be used out of the AR platform for PRS (Precision Rifle Series) matches. MPBR with a 150-grain spire point from a 308 Winchester might extend to 317 yards on an 8-inch target while a 300 RUM might push that same bullet to 373 yards. I've heard the .243 has less drop at 1000 yds than the .308 and it is also less effected by wind. The 6mmCM excels amongst the PRS community and even long-range hunting. Surprisingly due to the case volume to bore area ratio, barrel life is impressive for a cartridge of this size. With regard to external and terminal ballistics, a screaming Muzzle Velocity has its ups and downs. LR performance is very impressive. A faster MV does mean the round is impacted LESS by the wind than a slower MV. 1000 yards Drop is 236 inchs . It should be possible that a few savvy and disgruntled hunters/reloaders have stocked up in anticipation BEFORE the grab for those start after rifles are released. Kind of underwhelming, right? I predict the 6.5 Weatherby RPM and 6.8 Western to be busts. The big 7mm will recoil more, but you will do better in windy conditions. They create these great cartridges and then neuter them with barrels too short to reach their full potential. For example, when the inception of the M110 came to the Army sniper community some guys hated leaving behind their trusty M24s. I argue that you will not find a more practical Long Range caliber in this list. Bolt gun fans are especially in luck because as of right now, the PRC is very limited in the gas-gun world. For all-around optimal performance, the projectile weight needs to be in the 140gr+ range. The info on barrel life added a lot of depth. Shooting any of these calibers across any number of platforms will show that each round feels differently depending on the set-up. This is one of the flattest shooting bullets available on the market, with a plethora of different size bullets available that range from . 25-06. And the AR-10 was designed SPECIFICALLY for the .308 Winchester/7.62x51mm NATO. Great chart, I appreciate all your work on this. The amount of drop is directly influenced by velocity, energy, rifle barrel, and bullet design. One good thing about switching between the M24 to the M110 was that snipers were already familiar with the M118LR round. Average barrel life will depend greatly on ammo type and how fast the gun is shot (barrel temp.). 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