(Curiosity? Only B.C. G7 is the most current and most accurate measurement of the predicted flight of a long-range projectile. Do your homework. We have put together a table for you to compare values side by side, and below the table, we go more in-depth on each caliber. But lets have a round of applause for our antiquated 220 Swift, just 0.2-inch off the record! Most .243 rifles are chambered in older, wooden sporting stocks like the Winchester Model 70 and older Remington 700s. The downfall? If buying online, you are looking to spend at least $2.20 per round. Cross-Platform Use: Hornady designed the 6.5 PRC for use in a bolt-gun. This cartridge chambered three iconic US Service weapons; the 1903 Springfield rifle, M1 Garand, and the Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR). Most people believe that the flattest shooting rifle caliber is the .22-250. Reloading components can be found nearly anywhere. Banish 30. Very bad if shooting light bullets, not that great if shooting the heavier projectiles. I still shoot a .270 caliber cartridge and the same 150gr bullet, but with a 3gr powder charge boost. When flat is used with rifle shooting it means you don't have much or any bullet drop and you are talking ranges out past 200 yards. Take the .308 Winchester at 500 for comparison, The level of confidence of a first-round hit at that range is extremely high. 500m: 2,364 ft-lbs. I like the 300 win mag for above reasons. Could you make a brief mention of these calibers and perhaps another that could be added? Prairie dogs?). As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Unlike 99.999% of Internet articles vomited out by any and everybody, I could taste the sweet and aromatic aroma of actual first-hand knowledge, long experience, and deep expertise oozing out of each sentence. Decide where you fit in. Barrel length will also change average MVs. The .300 PRC tries to deliver to a market that doesnt need what its selling. Trajectory is flat. The market has followed. If you had the money to spend on it, and were not needing a semi-auto rifle for competitions, the .300 Norma Magnum is possibly the best performing round on this list. However, the flat barrel of this weapon was designed to be able to fire from a straight line straight down to the ground, as opposed to the other two in the middle, the slant barrel and the slant barrel to 500 yards. It is based on the 505 Gibbs (an old-time rimless African big-game cartridge developed in England in 1911) and necked down to 0.408 inches. If you are looking at Long Range shooting as a serious hobby, instead of something to depend your life upon, I would say barrel life is almost just as important as ammo availability when choosing a long-range caliber. Links or names greatly appreciated, Thanks! Again, as most wildcat rounds are concerned, barrel life will not be great. The learning and spending curve is steep in the LR community, especially in the top tier. As more and more interest in the Long Range community, one thing has become apparent. Still less than the classic .308 Winchester. Recoil Condition: Like most calibers with projectiles lighter than 150 grains, the recoil can be considered light. 500m: 1260 ft-lbs. Roy Weatherby's flat shooter stretched its elk legs to 850 yards. Both SOCOM (Special Operations Command) and the US Army have selected the .300 Norma Magnum as their hottest and newest sniper rifle cartridge. The 6.5 Creedmoor has made a name for being one of the best overall performing and versatile calibers for the Long Range market. Because it was used in the Civil War, the term "flattest" is not an exact description. While this may not be the first cartridge that comes to mind for long-range shooting, with an appropriate bullet, the compact .223 Remington or 5.56 NATO is more than capable of shooting over 500 yards with accuracy. The designation of 7.62x51mm points to the military brother of the .308 Winchester. Most modern shooters are very familiar with the AR-15 design. Prior, only dedicated .338 Lapua Magnum receivers could handle the round. Projectiles will be available but brass might not be. Picking six top long-range competition-cartridges was hard because various long-range disciplines apply a vast spread of demands, and many such as Palma and Service Rifle have cartridge-specific regulations. Just curious have you ever looked at the 284 Winchester for flat shooting. Thanks again. The .30-06 is such a classic sniper rifle round, I could not leave it out of the running. Does it go the farthest? The result of this work was a flat shooting and hard hitting sniper cartridge with 200 to 400 yards of extended reach compared to the 7.62mm M118. I still just dont understand why it isnt the 26 or 28 Nos. That still is a general rule of thumb today, but they have come a long way. 535" Average FPS: 3238 Average. Whether or not thats true, my own success rate at 1,000 yards informs me to always stalk closer if I can and to forego shots at any distance unless Im supremely confident I can make them. Due to the popularity of the cartridge, 6.5CM ammo can be found almost anywhere. If the 300 RUM surprises you, know that it surprised me, too. Drop at 500 Yards (200-yard zero): 37.3 inches Recoil: ~16 ft.-lbs. So its not like the flattest shooting rifle gives you a lot more leeway on ranging errors for super long range shots. The .243 WSSM was a freaky-accurate little cartridge with great muzzle velocity but could have been so much more with better brass. Trajectory flatness is a function of muzzle velocity. However, the 6.5 Lapua and .308 Winchester do share the same bolt face. And that my friend required outstanding composition and masterful communication skills, not to mention the aforementioned qualifications. Personally, I have been running a Savage 110 BA Chasis rifle for the past 5 years with no complaints besides its weight. The first time I fired the .300NM I was blown away. My bias steers clear of the wildcat calibers. For hunters, the Grendel offers many different projectiles for different terminal effects. Cross-Platform Use: This cartridge can be found in semi-auto AR-style rifles. No. Expect about $5.50 per round. No, this is merely a fun exercise in ferreting out the cartridge/bullet combination that shoots the flattest at reasonable hunting distance with a bit of extreme range (1,000 yards) thrown in for spice. You can expect to pay about $1.00 per round at most online retailers. inspired a lot of comments, dissent, and different candidates for the title, so lets take a more detailed look at the flattest of the flat. I suspect Weatherby got wind of Noslers work on its superb 26 Nosler, so they released Roys old wildcat to steel some of Noslers thunder. Just what the perfect balance between MV and BC is remains unanswered by me. After writing each of these parameters and reviewing each caliber, I could think of around much better suited than the 6.5 CM in a given categorybut it excels in almost every category. Recoil Condition: With a suppressor on the .300 Norma Magnum, the recoil still isnt all that bad. I like that the caliber is being offered in high-end AR-10 platforms for the gas-gun enthusiasts. The amount of drop is directly influenced by velocity, energy, rifle barrel, and bullet design. Im not going to dive too deep down that rabbit-hole, or even techniques to help. It gives you an MPBR of 336 yards. These are all under my extreme heading, because theyre all brutal on cost and recoil. Very bad if shooting light bullets, not that great if shooting the heavier projectiles. I\m also a huge fan of Ron Spomer so well done for the recognition of his great work too. With a flatter trajectory and less wind drift the .300 Win Mag offers a useful step up in performance in a similar size rifle. Is it the most accurate? Initial Thoughts. This is the favorite child of modern cartridge design. Initial Thoughts: The .223 Remington offers an excellent choice for the novice weekend warrior who has limited distance range facilities. Tikka T3 CTR. With low recoil and flat trajectories, the .260 is another great option for someone interested in Long Range shooting. A good friend of mine owns a 6.5 Grendel and I must say, it is extremely accurate and pleasant to shoot. As with other magnum cartridges, the average barrel life is expected at 1,500-2,000 rounds. If you dont have good range finding equipment, youre hooped either way; humans will have extreme difficulty judging 700 from 725 without physical land markers or other range finding signs. 80% more. But lets take a quick look at a historically popular flat-shooting cartridge, the .270 Winchester. For the Long Range hunting community, I would argue that the .30-06 still has a place in this world. We all have scores of 5.56 mags laying aroundwhy not beef up that system? It provides whats needed for the mind to persuade itself and make a decision. A Canadian sniper had a record kill at over 3500 yards last year in Afghanistan. Our rifles were dinged, we sometimes were issued machine gun ammo instead of match. Now lets break down some bullets. All in all, if I had to make the same pick in the same fashion as the author, AT THIS MOMENT IN TIME, I would pick the 6mm Creedmoor simply for the availability of ammo and brass, reasonably long trans sonic range, ease of loading accurately (forgiveness factor). The 6.5 will be cheaper to shoot and is pretty decent in the wind from a 6.5-284 or 6.5-06. Cheers. 2023 Backfire LLC, a limited liability company headquartered in Utah, USA. Ammo Availability: This cartridge has been around for a while. Many people found it informative, but some of the hunters wanted to know if you have any statistics available on the calibers as listed above. Cross-Platform Use: The .300 WSM is going to be a bolt-action-only build. The .22-250 has a very high velocity and is very accurate. Muzzle: 2,240 ft-lbs 500m: 1,091 ft-lbs 1,000m: 457 ft-lbs 1,500m: 221 ft-lbs. At 300 yards it has dropped around 13 inches, and at 500 yards it's just under 60 inches (5 feet). Including the transonic range and barrel life plus the cost of ammunition was incredibly detailed and much appreciated I couldnt stop reading the article I will hit all the way to the end without stopping. Initial Thoughts: A good friend of mine owns a 6.5 Grendel and I must say, it is extremely accurate and pleasant to shoot. .223 Remington/5.56 NATO - Old Faithful. Dear Adriel, please be so kind to provide statistics on the following calibers as well: That kind of long-range accuracy comes at a hefty price with this model starting at $11,700 from the manufacturer. at 150-grains, the bullet is a bit light, but it still has enough energy at 1,000-yards for deer, bear, and elk. 6.5-300 WBY (-204) For example, A 7 SAUM, 280 AI and 7 Rem Mag. 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. For the Top 5 you have listed, what manufacturers offer a complete rifle in those calibers? gundata.org has done all this for you already. This round is special just like the other 6.5mm projectiles in its class. 6 mm ARC: Really nothing more than an updated version of the famous benchrest cartridge known as the 6 mm PPC, the 6 mm ARC is the flattest-shooting cartridge currently chambered in AR-15s.. The recoil is almost non-existent. 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. 500m: 1260 ft-lbs. The caliber in question will likely perform erratically past its TR value. Remington 7MM Magnum is the save the ranch rifle. The market has followed. Impeccable analysis here. Projectile manufacturers are even still making their high-end rounds in .243. Id consider a base of: Among these cartridges, the 25-06 offers the highest MPBR (Mean Point Blank Range) or the max distance that you can adjust a scope to and be +-3 with the most common bullet weights per caliber. This program is designed to provide a way for websites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon. All in all, the 6.5 Lapua has great numbers on a round moving fairly slow. Because this cartridge is so new, ammo prices are going to be high. Not to mention guys that still compete with and collect old military surplus riflesI see the .30-06 sticking around for a good while longer. Notice that it is only 3 grains lighter than the 150-grain .264 atop that Weatherby. Reaching out to a target at 1,000 yards or beyond requires skill, knowledge and lots of practice to do it right. All 6mm projectiles are notorious for extremely fast throat erosion. 500m: 1,212 ft-lbs. No one denies how incredibly devastating this caliber can be, but for the average tactical and competition guy, this caliber is overkill. Which long range cartridge has the flattest trajectory? From PRS shooters to Long Range hunters, the Creedmoor has made a name for itself. 500m: 2,772 ft-lbs. For bigger game, I could easily hunt with either the 240 or 6.5-300 Weatherbys. I noticed the WSSM family was not on your list I assume because of the higher velocities they would be higher than the standard calibers. Originally built for 1,000-yard competitive shooting, the . To take the 6.5CM and add MV to the equation, pure joy happens. Muzzle: 4,186 ft-lbs. 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. Muzzle: 4,029 ft-lbs. I like that the caliber is being offered in high-end AR-10 platforms for the gas-gun enthusiasts. Good video! That is an on-the-spot selection. The .300 WSM steals the performance of a .300 WM and transforms it down to a short-action rifle. 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? 1,500m: 426 ft-lbs. Its just physics. I find it so interesting to see how this compares to the Lapua Magnum. Most off the shelf set-ups are going to be on the high end of the market so the 6mm CM is not ideal for a beginner shooter. Youre going to miss with any flat shooting cartridge out there and with a perfectly accurate rifle. Reloading is also expensive because the brass isnt cheap. Incredible mid to long-range performance. Mag. However, the majority of builds will be designed for the bolt action system. Mag. Bolt gun fans are especially in luck because as of right now, the PRC is very limited in the gas-gun world. To experiment with load developments to craft the ultimate 6.5 bolt gun cartridge. At 1000 yards it still has a velocity of 1200 fps, a typical 9mm handgun muzzle velocity. Barnes, Hornady, Federal, and Berger all make loads ranging from $0.60-$1.30 per round. 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. Given the projectile weight and MV, I would guess barrel life to degrade around the 2,000 round mark. Average price per round at $2.25. Barrel Life: Since the .260 is not firing heavy bullets over 2,900 fps, the barrel life can be similar to other 6.5mm cartridges in its classabout 2,500-3,500 rounds. But this list is comprehensive enough to cover the most popular and best-performing rounds that are regularly used by shooters across most long-range disciplines. The 123 ELD Match will be used G1: 0.506 G7: 0.255, Muzzle: 2,065 ft-lbs 500m: 943 ft-lbs 1,000m: 357 ft-lbs 1,500m: 225 ft-lbs. A lot of the newer, ultra-flat cartridges take a good deal of reloading knowledge to successfully harness their ability. Factory ammo isnt heavily available; expect to pay around $1.75 per round. Barnes, Hornady, Federal, and Berger all make loads ranging from $0.60-$1.30 per round. You cannot pick a better round for the beginner Long Range shooter. Ammo is available online, however, it is not cheap. Whats not to love? This, generally speaking, means less error due to poor wind judgment will occur when firing long distances. The parent cases web and sidewall were beefed up to accommodate high-chamber pressures. All 6mm projectiles are notorious for extremely fast throat erosion. This caliber is one of the most popular and widely used centerfire cartridges in the world. Reproduction of any part of this website without direct permission is prohibited. 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. It gives you that extra boost in MV to cut the wind more effectively. I ran the numbers with the 180 grain Ballistic tip at 3420 fps. Impressive, comprehensive, is packed with useful information. Because the .224 is so new, the market is still catching on. The 308 is the standard hunting cartridge today. Overall Practicality: Unless you are a military sniper, this round has almost zero practicality. Muzzle Velocity: Using the 225gr ELD-Match, MV: 2,840 fps, Ballistic Co-Efficient: 225gr ELDM G1: 0.712 G7: 0.365. Im not going to dive too deep into terminal ballistics for the purpose of this article. Muzzle Velocity: Using the 140gr ELD Match, 2,750 fps. I also appreciate the realistic exposition of the relevant comparison between effects of flat-shooting cartridge vs judging cross-wind! The final two cartridges above are mislabeled. It was designed from the ground up in 2005 by an ammunition manufacturer, Lapua, to take on the 300-1,000 yard competition world. Initial Thoughts: This cartridge is an interesting case of innovation to solve a fairly difficult problem. Here are four long-range rifles you should consider: Prized for its ability as a flat-shooting cartridge, the 300 Winchester Magnum is capable of 3,260 feet per second (fps) and 2,658 foot pounds of muzzle energy with a 150 grain bullet, and 3,000 fps and 4,223 foot pounds of muzzle energy with a 180 grain bullet. MY 45 cal ball travels at 1633fps with a standard charge, and 74-5gr for a full charge (2040fps). 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. 1,000m: 786 ft-lbs. The new case was developed for years based on the T65 developmental cartridge. Is it possible to show those on your web site list? Ammo Availability: Several factory loads do exist on the market today. 1 Normal load using the most popular factory ammo, one heavy load for each, one light load. Im very glad I read it and committed to the round. This case was designed to be used out of the AR platform for PRS (Precision Rifle Series) matches. Most of these calibers are also fairly expensive to shoot in both ammo and barrel replacements. 6.5mm and 7mm projectiles offer very high ballistic coefficients, meaning they offer excellent ability to overcome drag and wind deflection over longer distances. You are looking at the 1,500 to 2,000 round mark for consistent accuracy. Muzzle Velocity: Using the US Militarys XM1163, MV: 2,940 fps, Ballistic Co-Efficient: 230gr Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical G1: 0.717 G7: 0.368, Remaining Energy: Muzzle: 4,414 ft-lbs. Backfire LLC owns and operates this website. Remaining Energy: Muzzle: 3,819 ft-lbs. I am curious to see how it does for a 22 that can push any bullet weight made for it. The .260 Remington sparked quite the interest in the North American market of the 6.5mm cartridges. This may be a factor in selecting another caliber or something that goes into the decision-making process if researching your own. The goal was to standardize a wildcat cartridge that married the .338 Winchester Magnum and the .375 H&H Magnum. Thats comparing apples to apples with the others up above, using a 6 vitals zone. Omg I wish I seen this alot earlier than I did.. Ive literally spent hours on hours on ballistics calculators trying to figure out which new cartridge was the flattest shooting but also had enough energy for an ethical kill at long range and it took me countless hours to basically come up with what your chart told me in seconds grrr.. Mag., according to Noslers Handloading Guide 9. Basically, if you click on a product link on this site and buy that product we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Check out their concise ballistics charts. Know your trajectory curve and nail the shot distance with a range finder and you can offset huge rates of drop. always means more wind deflection. Drop is constant at the gravitational pull of 32 feet per second accelerating at 32 fps. For optimum LR performance, the 108 ELD Match projectile; G1: 0.515, G7: 0.268. The .243 was also a great option for those living in countries that banned the use of military countries (.308 Win/7.62x51mm NATO). Multi-platform builds do exist in the .260 Remington. To experiment with load developments to craft the ultimate 6.5 bolt gun cartridge. Thanks for the chart for bullet drop but for Big Game Hunting I would rather see the down range energy. Barrel Life: Average barrel life will depend greatly on ammo type and how fast the gun is shot (barrel temp.). JOHN BUOL Preferred Caliber For 500 To 1,000 Yards And Beyond: 5.56mm NATO. Velocity: 1925 fps. Weight: 11.2 or 14.3 oz. The .25 had the .25-06 glaring it in the face, while the .223 was known as a barrel eater supreme (I say as I build a .22 Creedmoor). The history lesson was GREAT! It makes no sense to me (since Im not a bench rest shooter) to pick a caliber that you intend to invest $2500+ in a barreled action if you cannot find the ammo to feed it. They will also fit any .308 Winchester bolt face; meaning that to obtain a 6.5CM, all you need to do is swap a barrel, making this cartridge extremely modular across bolt and gas guns. Please, keep up the great work! No one denies how incredibly devastating this caliber can be, but for the average tactical and competition guy, this caliber is overkill. 500m: 2,364 ft-lbs. Now, are these the only viable options for a long-range cartridge for you? Mag. Jim Harmer is a host of the Backfire Youtube channel. The .260 also made a name in the hunting community as well, so finding it on the shelves is no problem. I love that you have gone above and beyond here and I see tremendous value in this knowledge. 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. For the hunting world, yes. Our blog and video on the Flattest Shooting Cartridge Ever! How can I get all the data in a spread sheet form like you showed in your video? 6.5CM cases will fit an AR-10 magazine. A pencil barrel and light-weight wooden stock, the .308 can feel pretty sharp. How To Purchase The Right Chef Knife That Is Highly Efficient? 270. Because projectile options can range anywhere from 120gr to 230gr, projectile weights and MVs vary greatly. Remaining Energy: Muzzle: 2,832 ft-lbs. A .308 would need about 7-8 mils to match that. Since its inception, the .308 has remained the most popular choice of Long Range shooters, snipers, and hunters. However, some people believe that the flattest shooting rifle caliber is the .308 Winchester. It is the flattest shooting option you can get. That is the average barrel life of the Magnum cartridges. All in all, this cartridge changed the tactics of the US military, and later, NATO allies. Since its inception, the .308 has remained the most popular choice of Long Range shooters, snipers, and hunters. He is also a passionate supporter of the Second Amendment. Corporal McMahon is a former 0317 Scout Sniper with 1st BN 2nd Marines. Often theyre inflated. Century and has since stayed for a reason. As said before, the standard rifle manufacturers have not caught up the .224 Valkyrie. If you can shoot this caliber well, it's a top choice for 7mm. As a serious LR shooter who intends on needing terminal performance or wanting a modern tactical build, I would leave the .243 behind in the 20, The 6mm Creedmoor can obviously be related to its slightly bigger brother; the 6.5CM. A faster MV does mean the round is impacted LESS by the wind than a slower MV. Initial Thoughts: This cartridge will always hold a special place in my heart. Shockingly, the average price per round is $4.75. Tactical-Life. Mag. I still like this cartridge for a bolt gun though. At 150 yards the target is a 6 inch hole and the gong is behind it. As said before, I come from a different world. Contact: Bob (at) OffTheGridNews.com Phone: 815-902-6086 2200 Illinois Route 84 Thomson, Illinois 61285. The caliber took the LR community by storm. Montana! Barrel length will change MV. I ended up going with a 6.5 PRC for target shooting, and this article was a factor in that decision. The caveat here is that fastest becomes a bit murky. It has been a proven competitor in the PRS circuit. Early pioneers were Ruger, GA Precision, Hornady, and Savage. Ive posted your article on my wildlife and hunting group on FB. It takes 200 rounds to fully break in a barrel, so theyd finish it off in just 2-3 competitions (where you fire 200 rounds in a weekend). A big selling point to the 6CM is that from its inception, and from the help of GA Precision, its use in the AR-10 platform has been immensely popular among PRS shooters. Much less than a .308, the 6.5 Lapua is pushing a much lighter bullet than the .308 at similar speeds. Availability in stores could be troublesome unless shopping at a Cabelas/Bass Pro Shop. Because as of right now, the 6.5 Lapua and.308 Winchester do share the same 150gr,... 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