Ammo Availability: During its launch in 1997, the .260 was still on par with other wildcats. I am not here to say that this round or that round is the best for a military sniper or a bench rest shooter. Projectiles can be found anywhere with nearly any grain-weight in its class, for those of you who reload. Certain accessories like muzzle brakes and suppressors drastically reduce recoil (up to 70% reduction). A flat shooting cartridge matters. Still not in the magnum range so no worries. Because the 6.5CM does not approach the barrel burning MVs of magnum and wildcat rounds, the average barrel life can be expected around 3,000 rounds. A 25 yard miscalculation at that distance will vary your hit by half a foot and outside our 6 imaginary circle of vitals. 1,000m: 1,287 ft-lbs. I am curious to see how it does for a 22 that can push any bullet weight made for it. His favorite caliber at the time for LR competition shooting was the 6.5CM. projectiles begins to add up and they shoot flatter at extreme range. Greatly extended range external and terminal ballistic performance at the cost of barrel life. 243 and 25-06 had to be left out because it didnt have enough at 600 for even deer. Initial reports having performance equal to or very slightly better than the .243 with much better barrel life and enough recoil reduction to be slightly noticeable. Ballistic Co-Efficient: Using a 168gr SMK, G1: 0.463 G7: 0.224, Remaining Energy: Muzzle: 2,821 ft-lbs. Therefore my velocity is up to around 3175fps, BC .434 G1 and the 500 yard drop is 23 with a 300 yard zero sight in. All in all, this caliber is excellent for those of you who do not have the time, money, or training to dive into 1000m+ shooting. You can expect to pay about $1.00 per round at most online retailers. 1,000m: 1,345 ft-lbs. So since it doesnt work AT ALL for serious shooters, it doesnt get much air time, and then the average hunter who only shoots 2-3 boxes per YEAR never hears about it. The 6.5300 Weatherby magnum, as its name suggests, is based on the 300 Weatherby mag and has a case capacity of 98 grains of water. From 600 to 1000 yards they use a 300 Winchester. The history lesson was GREAT! Please keep doing these informative articles your delivery and information are on point. While heavier bullets at low speed dont shoot as flat, they do carry energy further generally. I would guess that every Walmart in the United States carries .243 Winchester. I would like to see a chart on down range energy. Warm greetings from S.W. due to its larger diameter which increases drag. Unfortunately, most (all) of you will not be able to head to the local range and rent a rifle in each of the aforementioned calibers. While the 6.5mm (0.264) projectile was incredibly popular in Europe, the US in the late 90s was still stuck on the .30 caliber range. 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. Low recoil, combined with the above mentions makes the .260 another great round to start the LR game. The military changed its need for the .30-06 as its primary infantry weapon cartridge. Fun? The 6.5 PRC was born at the 2018 SHOT Show. Of course, be advised that components, dies, etc., will be more costly than most of the others. 500m: 2,621 ft-lbs. I mean, its the flattest shooting cartridge around, but you took a huge bump in recoil over the 300 win mag or even 270 WSM for 41 more usable yards of MPBR. Now that we have laid out the calibers in question, next, lets go over the parameters in choosing the best round for you. Barrel life and ammo prices. Ammo Availability: Ammo is available online, however, it is not cheap. Cross-Platform Use: You can build a .223 rifle in almost any rifle action. The .25-06 Remington rifle cartridge used to be a rare wildcat. Century and has since stayed for a reason. A popular western big-game cartridge, the 7mm Magnum doubles as an excellent tool for long-range target shooting. What is your mission? When considering cartridges for their ability to shoot flat, overcoming drag is critical. So how does this relate to selecting the best Long Range caliber? Remington 7MM Magnum is the save the ranch rifle. All images on our website are the property of their respective owners. When we're shooting a full-size IPSC at 1,000 yards in a 10 mph wind, the guy who lands on the upwind quarter with a .243 Win can use the same wind call as a 6mm ARC hitting the downwind quadrant. Although they exist, it is not very feasible or common to find gas systems that will feed the longer, magnum cartridges (i.e. 1,000m: 1,523 ft-lbs. Modular Suppressor ( 7 or 9) Below hearing safe. What advice would you add? Muzzle Velocity: The .243 Winchester has a large MV range; from 3,025 fps (105 grain projectile) to 4,058 fps (55 grain projectile). Remaining Energy: Muzzle: 4,186 ft-lbs. They wanted a superior hunting and LR cartridge with similar trajectories as the .300 WM, but with less powder use and recoil. (Well that largely depends on the shooter). Distance is decent and ammunition is inexpensive. Initial Thoughts: A good judge of success of a caliber is how long it has been relevant. Because of the smaller powder volume and lower MVs, you can expect to see about 3,000 rounds out of your barrel. Snipers were forced to choose a limited range bolt-action rifle or the completely overpowered M82/M107. 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. 1000 yards CheyTac featured Lapua Magnum rifles Winchester Magnum. Check out their concise ballistics charts. So what does that mean? Not to mention guys that still compete with and collect old military surplus riflesI see the. Ammo Availability: Because this cartridge is so new, ammo prices are going to be high. Case capacity matches the 300PRC and is not far off the 300 Norma that you like, but wouldnt cost $5/rd. If buying online, you are looking to spend at least $2.20 per round. Mag. . Muzzle Velocity: MV values for the .224 vary from 2,700 fps (90 grain projectiles) to 3,400 fps (60 grain projectiles). Originally built for 1,000-yard competitive shooting, the . 500m: 2,755 ft-lbs. Barrel Life: As with other magnum cartridges, the average barrel life is expected at 1,500-2,000 rounds. History: The Great Grandfather of them allthe .30-06 (thirty ought six) is the oldest cartridge on this list. Barrel Life: A big selling point to the Grendel is its ease on barrels. Now, one manufacturer specializes in fast, powerful, ridiculous cartridges, and thats Weatherby. The .243 can be a great beginner gun because of its low recoil and ammo availability. They throw in 200 rounds ($1,400 worth), but you still need to provide your own optics. I dont get it. Just saying, excellent job to tell the nature of all calibers for hunting from 100 to 700 yards for medium game, Your email address will not be published. Remaining Energy: Muzzle: 5,096 ft-lbs. When firing with the .300NM at 1,000m, you get that same feeling. This cartridge has been around for a while. Just hoping my bad experiences might inspire you to avoid some of your own. The quicker it gets to 200 yards the less time gravity has been working on it and the less it will drop. Until now, bolt action rifles only. No one denies how incredibly devastating this caliber can be, but for the average tactical and competition guy, this caliber is overkill. 1,500m: 776 ft-lbs. The flat trajectory of the .300 Win Mag bullet allows skilled hunters with calibrated optics the ability to hit targets at 500 or even 1,000 yards away. For the hunters in mind, the ability to take a .30 caliber projectile (which has the superior terminal performance to the smaller 6.5mm projectiles) and flatten its trajectory to achieve those longer shots in higher winds is crucial. MV values for the .224 vary from 2,700 fps (90 grain projectiles) to 3,400 fps (60 grain projectiles). Average price per round at $2.25. Now lets break down some bullets. Ballistic Co-Efficient: The 123 ELD Match will be used G1: 0.506 G7: 0.255, Remaining Energy: Muzzle: 2,065 ft-lbs 500m: 943 ft-lbs 1,000m: 357 ft-lbs 1,500m: 225 ft-lbs. 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. Hopefully, the Browning HAWG recoil reducer will noticeably lessen the kick. Ditto the 6.5 Creedmoor and 6.5-300 Wby. This is especially important to those of you who reload and can tailor a custom load for your rifle. JON WEILER Preferred Caliber For 500 To 1,000 Yards And Beyond: 6.5 Creedmoor. 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. the 270 Wby is tough to beat with a 130 gr bullet started at 3400-3500 fps. Ballistic Co-Efficient: For optimum LR performance, the 108 ELD Match projectile; G1: 0.515, G7: 0.268. 53 in. The .243 does not have enough umphh to maintain sustained Long Range flight. The 6.5 Lapua is primarily a bolt-gun only caliber. Youve already come here, which shows you are willing to read. The 408 CheyTac was designed by John D. Taylor and William Wordman specifically for military long-range sniper use. The Navy switched to 190-grain Sierra Matchking HPBT's. Charged with Reloder 19 and 22 powders, the round performed well at 1,000 yards during the Navy's accuracy testing with the extreme spreads of the groups measuring 10.79 and 10.68 inches respectively. A lot can actually affect the observed recoil of a Long Range rifle. Was sad to not see the .300 H&H Magnum, though I doubt it would measure much different than the .300 Win Mag. Too much felt recoil can build bad habits like target flincheven for experienced shooters. Both are 338-378 Wby. Little information is out there on 6.5 PRC barrel life. Initial Thoughts: I see another wildcat come to the limelight. With the right rifle, the .300WM can be a very smooth shooting set-up. We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyze our traffic. Does it go the farthest? The 220 Swift would be my pick for coyotes, rodents, and probably pronghorn if it werent for the wind deflection issue. The 6.5 PRC was born at the 2018 SHOT Show. Overall Practicality: For the Long Range hunting community, I would argue that the .30-06 still has a place in this world. The average price per round is $3.00-$4.25. With care and discipline, a 6.5 Grendel barrel will outlive a .308. .223 Wylde chambered 20" barreled rifle. 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. While it's got about the same ballistics as the previously most popular 30-06, it does it in a short action and with less recoil. Being developed in 2017, most ammo is going to come from reloading. The cartridge is essentially a .270 SAUM pushing bullets way too heavy with lower BC than comparable 6.5 and 7mm iterations while having only Winchester brass (the worst of the bunch) available. No exotics just yet, theyll come later. Overall Practicality: Incredible mid to long-range performance. 26 Nosler, the . I had read other raving reviews about the 6.5 Creedmoor but I really didnt expect it to be the top choice of an experienced marine who had used the .308. 408 CheyTac was developed specifically for anti-personnel and anti-material roles out to 2,200 yards. History: Created in 2007 by a ballistics team from Hornady, the 6.5 Creedmoor was designed as an improved Long Range target cartridge, based on the .308 Winchester .30 TC (Thompson Center). While that incredibly fast 6.5-300 Wby. I like that the caliber is being offered in high-end AR-10 platforms for the gas-gun enthusiasts. As with other magnum cartridges, the average barrel life is expected at 1,500-2,000 rounds. = 3002 inches = 250 foot = 76m above target at 1000 yds now thats a challenge ! A column writer for Outdoor Life wanted to do a piece on how to design a wildcat cartridge. This cartridge was designed to deliver devastating .30 cal Magnum performance. Barrel Life: Given the projectile weight and MV, I would guess barrel life to degrade around the 2,000 round mark. You can readily find these rounds online. Additionally, it won't kick the snot of you when you touch one off. You will get more bang for your buck choosing the .308 Winchester as your next Long Range caliber. Just curious if you included the 300 Norma or maybe I missed it. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. They wanted a superior hunting and LR cartridge with similar trajectories as the .300 WM, but with less powder use and recoil. History: One of the newer cartridges on the list, the .300 PRC comes to us from Hornady in 2018. 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. This is the allure and benefit of a flat shooting bullet. A good 1000-yard stock will feature a flat fore-end, 3 or so wide . However, the .50BMG bullet will reach the target with 143 less drop than the 6.5 Creedmoor, because it has more mass which leads to a higher BC, and that higher BC given the same velocity, makes it slow down less during flight. With things like barrel life and ammo availability into consideration, the 6mm Creedmoor is a perfect option for the more seasoned and able LR shooter who doesnt mind reloading consistently and replacing barrels often. They are great long-range guns, but not known by the our Armed Forces community. Im not going to dive too deep down that rabbit-hole, or even techniques to help. He took that case and necked it down to load .243 (6mm) projectiles. Share your thoughts in the section below: Pump Shotguns Have One BIG Advantage Over Other Shotguns. Plant yourself in post-2015 and you will see an explosion of the 6.5mm family of projectiles, thanks to the 6.5 Creedmoor. In essence, the 6.5284 Norma equals the performance of the .270 Winchester with projectiles having much higher BC and consuming slightly less powder. Programs like Applied Ballistics (by far the best) can easily chart out in a spreadsheet-like format, all sorts of information important to long-range shooters. 1,500m: 426 ft-lbs. The bench rest shooting community usually pushes the boundaries and concocts the wildcats. Muzzle velocity is somewhere around the 2800 2900 range with 26 barrel. If you are investing $800 on a Proof Research, carbon-wrapped barrelreplacing that every 1,500 rounds will be costly. I believe this was due to the projectiles that were selected for each. Barrel Life: Average barrel life is around 5,000 rounds. The lighter 140gr range projectiles dont enact enough felt energy rearward like the 175gr+ class of projectiles from bigger bores. Either way it is flexible for your mission. The components for reloading are also readily available. 1,500m: 306 ft-lbs. No exotics just yet, theyll come later. For the experienced Long Range hunter, I think this is a great caliber to consider. A number of manufacturers support the 50 BMG, such as Barrett Firearms, Serbu Firearms and small builders throughout the western United States. Finding barrel life data can be tricky, especially for a round that has only been alive for 3 years. History: Winchester designed the .300 WSM in 2001 with the idea of a hybrid. My grandkids have a poem for this photo: Cartridge cartridge on the table, choose the flattest if youre able. My take away on all this number crunching? Overall Practicality: I love this caliber for AR-15 shooters who want to take their target shooting to the next level. Many shooters claim the .224 has about half of the felt recoil as a .308. In this topic, I have to admit a certain level of bias. But lets have a round of applause for our antiquated 220 Swift, just 0.2-inch off the record! The multiple loads for each cartridge are not at all pulled at random. It is meant for the traditional long-range projectile; featuring a long, slender ogive and a boat-tail rear end. I fear that is about all this round is targeted for. 12 in. Projectiles will be available but brass might not be. Trajectory flatness is a function of muzzle velocity. I had no issue staying on target for a follow-up shot. Most of these calibers are also fairly expensive to shoot in both ammo and barrel replacements. That changed in 1997 when Remington standardized many 6.5 wildcats based on the .308 Winchester. Remaining Energy: Muzzle: 4,029 ft-lbs. Im referring to cartridges that have been custom designed by people in the industry who squeeze every drop of performance out of a round. The macho days of showing off to your friends by shooting the .50 AE Desert Eagle or even being lucky enough to fire the M107 in the military are over. The numbers dont lie. 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. Again for the best LR option, 140gr Hybrid Target MV: 2,780 fps, Using above projectile, G1: 0.607 G7: 0.311. No one denies how incredibly devastating this caliber can be, but for the average tactical and competition guy, this caliber is overkill. Ammo Availability: The 6.5 Grendel can be found on almost all online ammo retailers. You will HAVE to use very slow burning propellants to push a 175 grain bullet out of a .277 bore, and will HAVE to have at least 26 of barrel to most efficiently burn said powder. It offers exceptional accuracy and a decent range for shooters who do not have Long Range facilities available. A lot can actually affect the observed recoil of a Long Range rifle. Its just physics. It is also a very light caliber and has very little recoil. Not many production rifles exist in a budget option. I think the .375 & .408 Chey Tac and 416 Barrett suffer from ammo cost and availability? BUCK DOYLE Preferred Caliber For 500 To 1,000 Yards And Beyond: .260 Remington (130-grain Berger AR Hybrid OTM Tactical) 7 . The first time I fired the .300NM I was blown away. Since the most common .223 projectile for LR performance is the Sierra Match King 77gr OTM, we will use that; G7 BC ~ 0.202. but if I remember correctly the 7mm Rem. Thanks Jim! In order to do so, their already proven case, the 6.8 SPC (Special Purpose Cartridge) was necked down to fit a .22 caliber projectile. What are the best long-range cartridges: .22-250 Remington .308 Winchester .300 Winchester Magnum .338 Lapua Magnum .300 Weatherby Magnum 6.5 Creedmoor 6.5-284 Norma 26 Nosler The average barrel life will be 1,500-2,000 rounds. I am impressed at all the data you went through to come up with the three chosen. Enforcermj, Im not sure if your comment is sarcastic or not. http://www.hornady.com/ballistics-resource/ballistics-calculator, 338 Lapua with a 300 grain projectile (you can run 250s in the Lapua as well, but most run a 300). The most versatile suppressor in the Banish line, the Banish 30 works with all of your rifle calibers from .17 to .30 caliber magnums. Expect to see 2,500-3,000 rounds out of your barrel. The 6.5 Creedmoor has made a name for being one of the best overall performing and versatile calibers for the Long Range market. As said before, the standard rifle manufacturers have not caught up the .224 Valkyrie. Prairie dogs?). It just murders your shoulder, ears, and pocketbook at the same time drop in feet Shooting at 700 (In Theory) Barrel Life: Again, as most wildcat rounds are concerned, barrel life will not be great. The calibers up for debate will be: .223/5.56mm, .224 Valkyrie, .243 Winchester, 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5mm Grendel, 6.5mm Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC (Precision Rifle Cartridge), 6.5x47mm Lapua, .260 Remington, .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, .300 Winchester Short Magnum, .300 PRC (Precision Rifle Cartridge), .300 Winchester Magnum, .300 Norma Magnum, .338 Lapua Magnum, and the .338 Norma Magnum. Velocity, drop, energy and the use of bullets with their own factors which create their ballistic coefficients all should be considered. The .243 was also a great option for those living in countries that banned the use of military countries (.308 Win/7.62x51mm NATO). Very nice article. The 243 Winchester and 6mm Remington have reputations for shooting flat, but the lesser known 240 Weatherby magnum fires the same bullets at higher velocities, so its the flattest of the 24-calibers. 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. In fact, I argue that the effective range of .308 on deer is 300 yards. For the average shooter looking to get into Long Range shooting, turn away and run to the smaller guys. 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. You still need excellent range finding equipment and preferably have tested drops in your rifle in case your bullets have exaggerated BC claims. When comparing TR values, think of it this way. Shooters of these early cartridges had to be keen judges of distance, wind and trajectory to make long shots; the Sharps rifle, in larger calibers such as .50-110, was used at ranges of 1,000 yards (910 m). Muzzle Velocity: Average MV for a .223 is 3100 fps. Mag. A 100 yard miscalculation short or long will vary your hit by a vertical of 2.3-2.9 feet, enough to completely miss or wound the deer. Overall best performance for the cost and practicality is the goal. The Chey-Tac M200 Intervention is the bolt-action rifle built to handle this round, and shooters have been documented firing a group of 3 shots within 16 inches at 2,321 yards. That same rifle can shoot my hand-loaded 175 grain Sierra Match Kings at 0.4-0.5 MOA at 100m. A pencil barrel and light-weight wooden stock, the .308 can feel pretty sharp. Is your rifle shooting steel or live targets? 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. Cross-Platform Use: This case was designed to be used out of the AR platform for PRS (Precision Rifle Series) matches. 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. Also a great option for novice or seasoned hunters who want a great flat shooting rifle that can take groundhogs or deer just by changing the ammo. Based off of the .375 Ruger Compact Magnum, the PRC tries to deliver the best performance in its case range. projectile that you might crown that one King, especially since that 100-grain sounds a bit more reasonable for deer-sized game. I know its a great round, but its by a long shot the best selling rifle chambering of the last several years. The 305 grain bullet travels at 3,500 fps, with 8,295 foot pounds of muzzle energy and the 419 grain bullet travels at 3,000 fps with 8,373 foot pounds of muzzle energy. 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. Great chart, I appreciate all your work on this. This can get expensive so choosing my first is very important. A prairie dog could be hit at a mile while a grizzly bear would need to be much closer. Velocity: 1925 fps. Cross-Platform Use: This cartridge can be found in semi-auto AR-style rifles. When you havent time to engage a laser rangefinder, knowing you can reach the kill zone with a dead-center hold at any distance out to 373 yards is pretty comforting. Created in 2007 by a ballistics team from Hornady, the 6.5 Creedmoor was designed as an improved Long Range target cartridge, based on the .308 Winchester .30 TC (Thompson Center). Remaining Energy: Muzzle: 1316 ft-lbs 500m: 470 ft-lbs 1000m: 165 ft-lbs 1500m: 108 ft-lbs. Heres a chart from my Popular Hunting Cartridges Compared article. Almost every rifle made has a flat trajectory at 100 yards. The average life will be anywhere from 4,000-7,000 rounds. If you put a gun to my head, the 6.5mm Creedmoor is the best, overall, Long Range caliber. You have so much faith that your round will hit your target. I like the idea of basically a short-action .300 Win Mag. Be Prepared. That is an on-the-spot selection. $999. [Answered]. .280 Ackley Improved The .280 Ackley Improved got its start as a wildcat cartridge, and it's never enjoyed the popularity of the other cartridges listed here. As said before, each of the parameters will have to be thought about. Currently, G1 through G8 and GL is the only mathematical models to express BCs. The .243 Winchester has a large MV range; from 3,025 fps (105 grain projectile) to 4,058 fps (55 grain projectile). (Well that largely depends on the shooter). Dear James However, for less bullet size, you can get a much better performing Long Range caliberand for a lot less money too. Muzzle Velocity: A standard projectile weight for optimum performance out of the 6CM would be a 105 grain Berger Target VLD @ 3,100fps. Could you make a brief mention of these calibers and perhaps another that could be added? I expect barrel life is better than the PRC, yet probably not as good as the Creedmoor. 308. 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. Good points, which are all things Ive considered. Impeccable analysis here. This caliber was designed and intended strictly for the semi-auto AR-15 platforms. But if it isnt, go read the article again. This is the one in the middle, the flattest shooting caliber to 500 yards. No other caliber on this list can perform more universally across multiple systems than the .308. This cartridge chambered three iconic US Service weapons; the 1903 Springfield rifle, M1 Garand, and the Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR). After seeing such success with its flagship cartridge, Hornady wanted to take the Creedmoor to the next level. Your email address will not be published. The .300 PRC delivers phenomenal Long Range performance. LR performance is very impressive. Reloading components can be found nearly anywhere. Muzzle: 4,677 ft-lbs. 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. Like I said, each discipline and personality will favor a certain caliber. Hornady designed the 6.5 PRC for use in a bolt-gun. Very modular across nearly any rifle system. Have fun hunting! Muzzle: 1,456 ft-lbs 500m: 660 ft-lbs 1000m: 248 ft-lbs 1500m: 162 ft-lbs. Also because of how popular and available it is, the 6.5 comes in around $0.75 to $1.25 per round, making it very affordable to shoot compared to other high-performing LR calibers. I also appreciate the realistic exposition of the relevant comparison between effects of flat-shooting cartridge vs judging cross-wind! . I asked around a few years ago and found 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum as the most overbore commercial cartridge. That changed in 1997 when Remington standardized many 6.5 wildcats based on the .308 Winchester. I like the 300 win mag for above reasons. The numbers are beyond impressive. I have used it also in a Ruger #1 with a 26 barrel and thoroughly enjoyed the distance it affords me. In your opinion is the 6.5 Creedmoor going to eventually put out to pasture the 30-06 and the .308? It has flipped positions with the 6.5, losing by a mere 1.4-inches. My own personal Remington 700 chambered in .308 shoots a five-round shot group of Federal Gold Medal Match at 0.60-0.75 MOA at 100m. One of the biggest drawbacks of this round is that ammunition is not readily available and its expensive. At 1000m, look at how much more RE the 140gr bullet has over the 130gr. 500m: 2,115 ft-lbs 1,000m: 937 ft-lbs. As with MV, .223 projectiles vary greatly. The 6.5 Grendel can be found on almost all online ammo retailers. 6.5 projectiles hold a reputation of great BCs. Mag. 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. 6.5 Grendel barrel will outlive a.308 can feel pretty sharp 500 yards down to load.243 ( 6mm projectiles. Most online retailers 0.2-inch off the record it this way at a mile while a grizzly would... 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