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ballistics of 7mm-08 & 6.5x284
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<blockquote data-quote="BrentM" data-source="post: 788984" data-attributes="member: 61747"><p>From what I can see the 7-08 is an excellent cartridge but it is not in the same league as the 6.5-284. For example you will need to fling a 168 vld to match the 140 vld 6.5 bc. The 7-08 seems to be fine with a 140ish gr 7mm at 2750-2850. The 6.5-284 is quite capable of 2950-3000 with a much higher bc.</p><p> </p><p>Now, the down fall..... the 6.5-284 is either handload or a nosler custom over the counter. The over the counter rounds here are 50.00 plus per box of 20!!!! Clearly I reload. </p><p> </p><p>Another option is a .260 remington. High BC bullet and the same speed as a 7-08. Some guys are getting 6.5-284 performance from the 260 tho. </p><p> </p><p>Always liked the 7-08, just depends on the max range you looking at IMO.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BrentM, post: 788984, member: 61747"] From what I can see the 7-08 is an excellent cartridge but it is not in the same league as the 6.5-284. For example you will need to fling a 168 vld to match the 140 vld 6.5 bc. The 7-08 seems to be fine with a 140ish gr 7mm at 2750-2850. The 6.5-284 is quite capable of 2950-3000 with a much higher bc. Now, the down fall..... the 6.5-284 is either handload or a nosler custom over the counter. The over the counter rounds here are 50.00 plus per box of 20!!!! Clearly I reload. Another option is a .260 remington. High BC bullet and the same speed as a 7-08. Some guys are getting 6.5-284 performance from the 260 tho. Always liked the 7-08, just depends on the max range you looking at IMO. [/QUOTE]
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