If you check the Rifle Trajectory Table you will find that the typical trajectory of these ultra-long range magnum cartridges allows a scoped rifle to be zeroed to hit about 2.3" high at 100 yards. As you can see, all of these cartridges launch general purpose hunting weight bullets (for their respective calibers) at 3300-3450 fps. 30-378 Weatherby Magnum (180 grain bullet at 3450 fps), and 8mm Remington Magnum (150 grain bullet at 3400 fps). 300 Remington Ultra Magnum (165 grain bullet at 3350 fps). 300 Weatherby Magnum (165 grain bullet at 3350 fps).
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300 Winchester Magnum (150 grain bullets at 3300 fps). 270 Weatherby Magnum (130-140 grain bullets at 3300-3375 fps), 7mm Weatherby Magnum (140-150 grain bullets at 3300 fps), 7mm STW (140 grain bullet at 3325 fps), 7mm Ultra Magnum (140 grain bullet at 3425 fps). 264 Winchester Magnum (120 grain bullet at 3300 fps). 240 Weatherby Magnum (100 grain bullet at 3400 fps).
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Unfortunately, while there are a few cartridges that can extend that plus or minus 3" point blank range somewhat, it is surprising how little maximum point blank range (MPBR) can be gained without either holding over the target or allowing a mid-range rise which may result in over-shooting at intermediate distances.Ī careful perusal of the ammunition manufacturers ballistics tables and the popular reloading manuals reveals that the best of the (at lease moderately well known) ultra-long range cartridges appear to be the.
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Very few hunters that I have met can shoot well enough in the field to take full advantage of that trajectory.īut there is a perceived need on the part of some hunters, no matter how unrealistic, for an even flatter shooting, longer range rifle and cartridge combination. The MPBR is the distance at which the bullet falls 3" below the line of sight. 270 shooting the 130 grain bullet, has a maximum point blank range (MPBR) of 305 yards according to the Rifle Trajectory Table. This will allow solid hits without "holding over" on medium size big game animals (like most North American deer) out to approximately 300 yards or a little farther. Zero a scoped rifle so that the bullet hits about 2.5 high at 100 yards and it will strike about 3" high at 150 yards, roughly 2.3" high at 200 yards, and about 3" low at 300 yards. These cartridges have a trajectory flat enough to allow a point blank range (where the bullet neither rises nor falls more than 3" above or below the line of sight) extending from the muzzle to somewhere around 296-306 yards. There are other cartridges and loads that have similar trajectories, but those named above are representative of typical long range hunting cartridges. These cartridges and loads all offer muzzle velocities of 3000 fps to about 3150 fps. with 170-180 grain bullets all have a similar trajectory (assuming bullets with similar ballistic coefficients). with 200 grain bullets, 8圆8S with 170 grain bullets, and 8mm Rem. 280 Remington with 140 grain bullets, 7mm Rem. 270 WSM with 140-150 grain bullets, 7圆4 with 140 grain bullets. with 120 grain bullets, 6.5圆8 with 140 grain bullets. 243 Winchester with 95 grain bullets, 6mm Remington with 95-100 grain bullets. 270 with this weight bullet is nearly ideal as a general purpose long range rifle. 270 Winchester shooting a 130 grain bullet has long been the standard of comparison for long range rifle cartridges. Long range rifles are chambered for an assortment of popular cartridges.
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Bullet velocities are based on typical catalog figures for factory loaded ammunition whenever possible. The catalog weight of this rifle is approximately 7.4 pounds, which means it will weigh about 8.4 pounds (or more) when equipped with a telescopic sight.Īll of the trajectory information that follows assumes a rifle with a scope mounted 1.5" over the axis of the bore. 270 Winchester cartridge the 700 BDL comes with a 22" barrel and has an overall length of 42.5 inches. A good example of such a rifle would be the ever popular Remington Model 700 BDL.
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What I call "long range" rifles are exemplified by (but not limited to) medium weight bolt action rifles, usually with 22-24" barrels.
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The majority of the letters I receive about ultra-long range hunting rifles are not from the tiny minority of shooters with the great field experience and proven ability to make use of such rifles, but rather from beginning and novice shooters and hunters. Yet, judging by my e-mail, there is an inordinate amount of interest in such rifles and cartridges. Shooters with the experience and ability to take advantage of these rifles and cartridges are even fewer. Rifles and cartridges suitable for shooting medium size big game at ranges much beyond 300 yards are relatively few.