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338.06 VS 30.06 Ackley
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<blockquote data-quote="Long Time Long Ranger" data-source="post: 618820" data-attributes="member: 505"><p>Why 1000 yard data for a 600 yard rifle. That was my point. No need to shoot a long range bullet in a short range rifle. Since this post we have realized the fact barnes is way low on the bc for the 185 ttsx and several other bullets so it is much higher than the .432 and my data in my 338 winchester is actually showing nearly a .5 in drop tests. </p><p> </p><p>My point is why take a light rifle and make it kick like a mule to shoot over 1000 yards with a heavy bullet when the application is for probably 600 yards and less. This point was proven very effectively last year in a test where I folded down my bipod and peppered a rock quickly at 600 yards with a light, fast bullet while others were trying to figure there dope with test shots and turning clicks with a slow moving heavy high bc bullet and lots of drop. Light and fast just fold down your bipod and kill it before Murphy's law takes effect and he gest away. In hunting there are many factors to consider other than just ballistics charts for targets. I see what you are saying but I am looking at the hunting effectiveness of what will kill me the most animals within the effective range of the cartridge and many times that is not what does best at long range on the ballistic charts. That only comes with a lot of years in hunting situations taking a bunch of game.</p><p> </p><p>I see your point but just trying to explain my point also. Both are relavent.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Long Time Long Ranger, post: 618820, member: 505"] Why 1000 yard data for a 600 yard rifle. That was my point. No need to shoot a long range bullet in a short range rifle. Since this post we have realized the fact barnes is way low on the bc for the 185 ttsx and several other bullets so it is much higher than the .432 and my data in my 338 winchester is actually showing nearly a .5 in drop tests. My point is why take a light rifle and make it kick like a mule to shoot over 1000 yards with a heavy bullet when the application is for probably 600 yards and less. This point was proven very effectively last year in a test where I folded down my bipod and peppered a rock quickly at 600 yards with a light, fast bullet while others were trying to figure there dope with test shots and turning clicks with a slow moving heavy high bc bullet and lots of drop. Light and fast just fold down your bipod and kill it before Murphy's law takes effect and he gest away. In hunting there are many factors to consider other than just ballistics charts for targets. I see what you are saying but I am looking at the hunting effectiveness of what will kill me the most animals within the effective range of the cartridge and many times that is not what does best at long range on the ballistic charts. That only comes with a lot of years in hunting situations taking a bunch of game. I see your point but just trying to explain my point also. Both are relavent. [/QUOTE]
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