Soon after, the .300 Win. Those folks who actually do have that great deal of training and practice, once again, know better than to take outrageously long shots on our valuable big game animals. A personal favorite of mine is the Federal Premium 130-grain Bergers, which at the time of this writing costs $1.50/round. He used .30-caliber BIB 114-grain bullets made by Randy Robinett (loaded over H4198 powder for a 2980 fps muzzle velocity). That's fast. If I am just putting holes in paper at 1000+ I'd go 6mm Creed, 6mm Dasher, or 6x47 Lapua. That is also something to take account of with regards to a hunting bullet. Why It Made the Cut: The .308 Winchester is the ultimate jack-of-all-trades long-range caliber. He sighted in his rifle and we immediately dialed to 400 yards. Love the caliber. I don't expect to change your mind, but think respectful conversation is a good thing. Need to recheck your math when you were talking about the .416 Barrett clinking at 5497m. It started with the .30/30 and continued with the .30/06 and .308 and right up to todays .300 Blackout. Learn the 3 most popular shooting stances & more. We could go into all sorts of great cartridges that frankly its hard to find anything that is a clear cut winner in the group. Ive not done the King of 2 mile thing but if I were younger it would have appealed to me. 12 in. 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. A long-time favorite of snipers, the .308 Winchester will remain supersonic out to around 1,200 yards. So it just depends , but I wouldn't lump 556, 224, etc into this category. After Weatherbys 6.5-300 Magnum did not win as many hearts and minds as theyd hoped, Weatherby rethought the 6.5mm cartridge and developed the 6.5 RPM (Rebated Precision Magnum). That's quite a round. Introduced by Remington in 1962 along with their Model 700 bolt-action rifle, Remingtons Seven-Mag was the beginning of the end of Winchesters .264. Charged with Reloder 19 and 22 powders, the round performed well at 1,000 yards during the Navys accuracy testing with the extreme spreads of the groups measuring 10.79 and 10.68 inches respectively. This cartridge is flat shooting from 100 yards out to 1000 in the right rifle, and we think it is likely to become the premier precision rifle cartridge. In 2022, he was named as the brands Shooting Editor. Maximum effective range is out to 1,200 yards, and the round really comes into its own at 800 to 1,000. For these various applications, these are my top picks among long-range calibers. Just my 2 cents plus change. To be fair to the 30-378, it murders 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. I still like my 300 Win. I don't care if you have a Win Mag or a Creedmoor and can hit steel from a mile away with it. They usually start at around $300. The .270 Winchester stays supersonic out to 1,400 yards, which is more than what 99 percent of hunters will ever need. But the velocity with a lighter grain bullet and the case capacity makes for a tremendous long-range round. In general, lightweight bullets driven very fast shoot flatter than heavier bullets with better aerodynamics (high B.C. rating) driven more slowly. To salvage the project, the Navy switched to 185-grain Lapua FMJs, which went into production in 1990. The Dasher was the brainchild of benchrest shooters Dan Dowling and Al Ashton (Dasher is a mashup of their names) who developed it in 1999. Mag. Subscribe to Pew Pew Tactical's sales and deals email. Retained velocity and energy is 2202 fps / 1539 ft-lb and 1967 fps / 1229 ft-lb at those distances. Unless the 300WM was down-loaded to unsafe levels, the 308 will never beat it. Of course, if you want to know a LOT more about the 6.5 Grendel you need to read the 6.5 Grendel Shootout! Oh yeah. Just $1 per month , These rounds have the reach and the power to put down big-game animals way out there, By Also look at Federal Premiums 180-grain Nosler AccuBond offering at 2,960 fps. Looks like another article telling us it's ok to shoot at an elk from 500 yards away. in earnest, awarding a contract to Federal Cartridge Co., in 1987 to produce .300 Win. There is no one-size-fits all answer when it comes to the best long-range calibers. With a recent elevated popularity, due in no small part to the rise of the six-fives, the Grendel is now getting the attention it deserves. While there are not a lot of ammunition choices for the 6.8 Western, there are some good ones. But to choose the best long-range caliber for you, start with your own experience and interests. When talking about long-range calibers and their best applications, the immediate question pops up: For what? Brownings 175-grain Sierra Tipped GameKing load has an advertised muzzle velocity of 2835 fps and a very high ballistic coefficient. Serious long-range shooters shouldn't make compromises; 6 mm ARC bullets will reach 1,000 yards before any of the others and they will also remain supersonic longer, too. A good example of a rifle that demonstrates the .308s long-range chops is this rifle I built with Shilen a few years back. Mag. Ballistically, the cartridge is very similar to the 6.5 PRC, but unlike the PRC it uses a standard 0.473 rim diameter like the .308 Winchester. Different shooters will all have different calibers that are better suited for their specific goal or mission. And stay in touch with newsletters of our best articles on techniques, guns, & gear. Copyright 2023 Pew Pew Media, Inc. All rights reserved. The ultimate open-country hunting cartridge. There is no shortage of amazing cartridges that offer dazzling performance at extended ranges. Rate it below. While at the High Bar Homestead with PSA, I was able to stretch their 6.5 Grendel out to 1,000 yards with Federal Premium 130 grain Bergers. Its pinpoint accuracy makes it deadly on these animals to 500 yards and more. Notice that it is only 3 grains lighter than the 150-grain .264 atop that Weatherby. Is it under a spell? Mag. He lives in Western Pennsylvania where he has enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, and shooting for the past 20 years. I shoot a lot of team matches and although I run a 6mm GT (another fine round that has the potential to knock the 6mm Dasher from its perch), my shooting partner runs a 6mm Dasher, so Ive seen what it can do first-hand. It is also a winner as a competition round, especially as a lighter ELR (extreme long range) round on targets out to 2,100 yards. I recommend a longer 20-inch barrel to gain as much velocity as possible for extended range. Yes, you can. (This is essentially what Hornady did to the .260 Remington to make the 6.5 Creedmoor.) 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. For many, this is a round that you hate to love. Covering all of them would practically be a novel, so I am going to stop short here. I don't hate the 308 at all, but it's been surpassed. That's why the three best rifles we have sorted have a 500-yard impact range below 40''. In reference to the gentleman saying a hunter shouldnt take a long range shot, what he meant was He shouldnt take a long range shot. Wrong on all accounts. I understand why some hate the round, and its largely the .308 Winchester fanboys. Not only are new loads being offered, new ARs and even bolt action rifles for the Grendel are being introduced. The Creedmoor is the hottest cartridge on the planet. Hunters who just want more gun should look to the bigger .30s, like the .300 PRC and .300 Win Mag., especially if their adventures take them into territory where larger predators like bears prowl the landscape. The last time a .270 Win. Shot from SAAMI-mandated 1-8 twist barrels, the 6.5s long, slender bullets seem to almost defy wind and gravity and allow this cartridge to deliver clean kills at distance. When coupled with bullets that have a high ballistic coefficient, the results are impressive. I fully AGREE. It will push a 90-grain Fusion bullet to 500 yardswhich is probably the limit for big game with this cartridgewhile still retaining enough velocity to initiate expansion. rem. Ammo prices are a bit steeper than the previously mentioned cartridges, but the American Eagle 75-grain TMJs are relatively easy on the wallet. The 6mm Creedmoor has gained a lot of traction with competitive shooters over the last couple of years. While there are newer cartridges around, many of them are derived from the .308, and all are measured against it. A few years back when I was planning a hunt for blacktails in Oregon I ran through a mental checklist of all the big-game cartridges I could choose from. Been shooting this particular caliber since I bought my first legal rifle at the old age of 18 lol. With the ability to handle more aerodynamic bullets than the .270 Winchester or the .270 WSM, the 6.8 Western and its 1-in-8 twist rate allows this cartridge to outperform both at distance. To which I would answer neither the 300WM or the .338. Beyond 600 or 800 yards, however, the efficiency of the high B.C. Wisconsin. My favorite for many years is the 7mmX300 Weatherby on a Ruger No.1 with a Schillen @ 24'' a long with the 264 Win. If youre after deeper penetration, look at the 139-grain Barnes VOR-TX Long Range load. The intended use and shooters budget play a major role in determining which is best. All of those things and more must be perfect. We haven't gotten any trigger time with it yet, but I'm hoping to do some testing soon. Prices can be high for match-grade ammo, but Wolf offers extremely affordable plinking ammo with their 100-grain FMJ steel-case loads. bbl. Like the 26 Nosler, the 28 is based on the 404 Jeffery case and will remain supersonic out past 1,750 yards. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Noslers first proprietary cartridge is basically a steroid-monster 6.5 Creedmoor. So who is going to tell me how bad it is. Mag., and the story of its adoption and evolution in that role is what really lands it on the list of best long-range calibers. Where the .308 Winchester comes up short, the 6.5 Creedmoor turns on the afterburners primarily because of the 6.5mm bullets excellent sectional density and ballistic coefficient. This upstart has been on a tear since its introduction in 2007 and evokes passionate responsesboth pro and conlike no other cartridge in recent memory. No real adjustment necessary. Where the 6.5 Creedmoor excels is with its engineering. For example, my Allterra Arms 6.5 PRC shoots Hornady 143-grain ELD-X bullets at 2950 fps. To overcome this design limitation, reamers were modified to tighten up the chamber, headspace the cartridge off the shoulder rather than the belt, and lengthen the throat. Still, if youre goal is to push heavy projectiles to the outer reaches, Noslers 28 may be the best 7mm option out there. Nonetheless, during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the Naval Surface Warfare Center wanted to develop a sniper round that was effective to 1,500 yards and started looking for a cartridge to fulfill that role. I wish we had as much long range shooting locations as they do out west. There are not many places you can shoot 500 yards. Its also based on the 220 Russian/7.62x39mm Russian cartridge, but unlike the Valkyriewhich uses a 0.223-caliber bulletthe Grendel is yet another 6.5. It's a quick and easy swap. He said stuff. Ive used it with great success on mule deer, whitetails, elk, and moose. I also like my 6.5 CM I is a very good 1000 yrd gun but when it comes to big game 7mm mag is the way to go, when you are hunting two legged 200 lb game the 6.5 Creefmore is my choice I used to own a .338 win mag and a 300 win mag but got tired of the beating my shoulder was taking from them. I have shot my .338LM to 2616 yards at a match. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. Nonetheless, 7mm bullets can be extremely aerodynamic and, as legendary elephant hunter Karamojo Bell proved, effective on even the largest animals. Why It Made the Cut: The 6.5 PRC is the ultimate open-country hunting cartridge. You'll now receive newsletters of our best articles on techniques, Used 85 grain Winchester preamumbalistic tip, No one ever mentions the .270 Win. Surprisingly, even with all the extra recoil and muzzle blast, this cartridge will not shoot any flatter than most 6.5s. Hornady is loading 6 GT ammunition with 109-grain ELD-M bullets that are available through GA Precision. In other words, can I just remove my .223 Wylde/5.56 NATO223 upper assy and install the PSA .224 Valkyrie upper? The fact that if the .308 was good enough for our boys in Viet Nam, then it sure as hell is good enough for me. Many of the contenders are based on the 6mm Benchrest cartridge. Based on the antique .404 Jeffery cartridge case, the 27 Nosler is the first new .277-caliber rifle cartridge since the .270 Winchester Short Magnum, which was introduced almost 20 years ago. Still, 2 inches high was all it needed. I think it slightly beats the 224V), I'm from Italy. Select what level shooter you are! Not long ago, Team Global Precision Group used the .416 Barrett to ring steel at a mind-blowing 6,012 yards (3.4 miles, 5497 meters, 18,036 feet). Best 1,000-Yard Rifles For Under $1,000 Shooting Long Range 1. That's about 55 Statues of Liberty (305'), not 20. A legacy that inspires confidence. .300 Win Mag is your ticket. That closed the tips of the open-tip match (OTM) bullets and made the projectiles slightly shorter in length. quickly established itself as a go-to hunting round for Western big game and international hunting. Check out more F&S long-range shooting coverage, including advice for getting started in long-range shooting competitions, the reason why rifle groups keep shrinking, how Heavey did at Gunsite Academy, and what makes long-distance shooting so difficult. Get Our Top Shooting Drills and Zeroing Targets ($47 value - but FREE for a limited time). For hunting it makes more sense to run with something a bit stouter. Oh, I also on a 300 Win Mag too, just in case I get lucky enough to go elk hunting. Many western hunters still swear by the 220 Swift as a pronghorn and mule deer round. If you handloaded the same heavy bullets used in the 224V and had a custom rifle built with a faster twist rate (1:8), it would either match or slightly beat the 224V. The .300 Win. So, you get much better performance from the 6.5 PRC versus the .300 Win. But the velocity with a lighter grain bullet and the case capacity makes for a tremendous long-range round. The Navy switched to 190-grain Sierra Matchking HPBTs. Trajectory flatness is a function of muzzle velocity. Right here: ".300 Winchester Magnum is a favorite of hunters around the world for big game at long range. I use it long range and it does just fine. Look at what the best are shooting in PRS, pretty much 6mm and variants. Those predictable velocities mean that shooters can calculate their trajectories at longer ranges with extreme confidence. Umm.. the .300 mag is far superior to the 308. Also, youll find more ammo options for the .308 Winchester than any of the others. caliber cartridges in 2018 when Hornady introduced it after working with George Gardner of GA Precision on the concept. As originally designed in 1963, the .300 Win. Its bullets will remain supersonic out past 2,000 yards. Swifts 150-grain Scirocco at 3,036 fps delivers outstanding terminal performance. More than enough to be lethal, and it's a speed that is greater than some 9mm handguns actually fire as muzzle velocity. All Rights Reserved, My Group Therapy: Shooting Log Book | 100 pages (6"x9") | Record Target Shooting Data & Improve your Skills and Precision Paperback June 13, 2019. not a fave I take it, Curious what your thoughts are about the Win 300 WSM. But lack of convenience is certainly the Big Kahuna. 218 in. Norma offers a 156-grain Oryx load that wont shoot as flat but provides great terminal performance. If you've only shot 150 yards in the woods, that shot may seem really tough. What about the guy who wants to go long with his AR-15? Beyond 600 or 800 yards, however, the efficiency of the high B.C. Nosler Trophy Grade Accubond 165-grain .308 Win. It's basically 6.5cm on roides, yes. With their Vanguard line you can do it for less than $900. Just understand that you can put together the flattest shooting, most accurate AR type rifle possible, but at 1000+ yards, it probably won't compete with the best bolt actions. Worth a look anyway. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. Not to mention lugging all the equipment and having spotters. Maybe 250 if the stars align. With the right bullet and (as always) good shot placement, the 6.5 Creedmoor hits hard. Besides recoil, the downside is the limited availability of factory ammunition and rifles. Although it will always be there and ready if the need arises. I really love my Sturm Ruger M77, and couldn't believe a 34 gr bullet could achieve 4000+ FPS muzzle velocity! It combined flat-shooting ballistics with hard-hitting bullets in a package with lighter recoil than the .300 Weatherby Magnum, which debuted in 1944. The .30 Stewart, however, is based on the 6.5 Grendel necked up to .30 caliber. Shouldn't penetration at the point of termination be a consideration? RELATED: The 10 Best Rifle Bullets for Long-Range Shooting. But the 7mm Remington Magnum will remain supersonic out to 1,400 yards or a bit more, making a good choice for cross-canyon hunting. But with this dead-flat launch angle we get an accurate picture of pure drop. Type your email address and well send Happy Hunting! The retained velocity at 400 yards is 2,261 fps, providing plenty of punch for hunters who like to shoot with a point-blank zero. Mag., .338 Win. It happened to shoot the, ammo, but Wolf offers extremely affordable plinking ammo with their, Once dialed in, I was able to put rounds on a steel silhouette, Ammunition choices have increased lately, and Hornady has ammunition with the, none of these choices are necessarily easy on the pocketbook, with most loads over $1/round. The adjustment to supported shooting wont be so involved, but the light triggers may ironically take some work. That's a fine caliber, I said. But with some tuning of the magazine that issue can be mostly mitigated. tried in NAM late in the conflict, but great results. Therefore the .17 Remington is the round for you. Generally, long-range shooting is pure sport and for sport the effectiveness of the round on target is moot. If im trying to hunt, 300 Win Mag, 338 maybe a 7mm. i think the 50 bmg would make most every ones list on this topic. Need to drop an Elk at 500 yards? Speak for yourself only. Define your own parameters. Where? The 6.5 PRC, 7mm Rem. 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