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Coyote Hunting - From 10 Yards to over 1,000 Yards
243 or 25-06
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<blockquote data-quote="Jud96" data-source="post: 1295047" data-attributes="member: 69478"><p>Actually, when the .243 is loaded with a 100gr Sierra SBT at a very achievable 3100fps, it has equal or less wind drift than the .25-06 117gr SBT load at 3150fps and has only 100-150lb less energy at all ranges. No advantage in wind or much of an advantage at all for the .25-06, it may seem better, but when both are loaded to their potential with the same style bullet, it's neck and neck. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>This isn't correct. I shoot loads ranging from a 70gr Nosler at 3650fps to 100gr Sierra's at 3100fps. When you actually compare these two side by side in actual conditions or with ballistics software, you will see they are not much different in wind drift out to 500 yards. The only advantage to the fast and light bullets is the flat trajectory out to 300 yards and the quick expansion on varmints. Other than that, no ballistic advantage. This is also with a plain old Sierra SBT, a much better option would be the 95gr Berger Classic.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jud96, post: 1295047, member: 69478"] Actually, when the .243 is loaded with a 100gr Sierra SBT at a very achievable 3100fps, it has equal or less wind drift than the .25-06 117gr SBT load at 3150fps and has only 100-150lb less energy at all ranges. No advantage in wind or much of an advantage at all for the .25-06, it may seem better, but when both are loaded to their potential with the same style bullet, it's neck and neck. This isn't correct. I shoot loads ranging from a 70gr Nosler at 3650fps to 100gr Sierra's at 3100fps. When you actually compare these two side by side in actual conditions or with ballistics software, you will see they are not much different in wind drift out to 500 yards. The only advantage to the fast and light bullets is the flat trajectory out to 300 yards and the quick expansion on varmints. Other than that, no ballistic advantage. This is also with a plain old Sierra SBT, a much better option would be the 95gr Berger Classic. [/QUOTE]
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