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<blockquote data-quote="HARPERC" data-source="post: 1843055" data-attributes="member: 30671"><p>When the military desires more hits at distance from a particular platform the simple fix has been to increase bullet weight. Moving from 190-220 grains in the .300 Winchester Magnum. 147-175 in the 7.62x51.</p><p></p><p>The bulk of .308 diameter early military ammo in the .30-40 Krag, and .30-06 were 220 grains. So much of what you're speaking of represents a return to what was originally standard bullet weight. </p><p></p><p>The change in thinking of volume fire not covering all situations, and selective marksmanship being an effective tool.</p><p></p><p>Perhaps not across the board, but certainly on this site the 215 Berger is likely the standard .300 Winchester Magnum load.</p><p></p><p>The increase in case capacity from the .300 Winchester to the .300 RUM, makes the step up similar to from the .308 Winchester to the .300 Winchester, opening possibilities, and a 245 grain Berger makes sense. </p><p></p><p>Improved optics, and other parts of the system, also improved, and effective range for selective marksman goes up.</p><p></p><p>The famous Billy Dixon shot has moved from the realm of legend, to something repeatable. Not a gimme, but something that has the wise opponent hunting cover. As the advances trickle back into the civilian realm, our games, and activities change to take advantage.</p><p></p><p>I love my .375, it shoots the 248 grain Hammer very well. Those wishing for next level performance from a .375 typically move to larger platforms, and again heavier projectiles.</p><p></p><p>From a long range hunting standpoint maintaining terminal velocity is essential. Bigger cases, and heavier bullets can provide this. Yes, depending on the case, muzzle velocity, game, and the range lighter bullets can be as effective.</p><p></p><p>I'm not particularly dogmatic in my personal use, and freely move back and forth through the choices.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HARPERC, post: 1843055, member: 30671"] When the military desires more hits at distance from a particular platform the simple fix has been to increase bullet weight. Moving from 190-220 grains in the .300 Winchester Magnum. 147-175 in the 7.62x51. The bulk of .308 diameter early military ammo in the .30-40 Krag, and .30-06 were 220 grains. So much of what you're speaking of represents a return to what was originally standard bullet weight. The change in thinking of volume fire not covering all situations, and selective marksmanship being an effective tool. Perhaps not across the board, but certainly on this site the 215 Berger is likely the standard .300 Winchester Magnum load. The increase in case capacity from the .300 Winchester to the .300 RUM, makes the step up similar to from the .308 Winchester to the .300 Winchester, opening possibilities, and a 245 grain Berger makes sense. Improved optics, and other parts of the system, also improved, and effective range for selective marksman goes up. The famous Billy Dixon shot has moved from the realm of legend, to something repeatable. Not a gimme, but something that has the wise opponent hunting cover. As the advances trickle back into the civilian realm, our games, and activities change to take advantage. I love my .375, it shoots the 248 grain Hammer very well. Those wishing for next level performance from a .375 typically move to larger platforms, and again heavier projectiles. From a long range hunting standpoint maintaining terminal velocity is essential. Bigger cases, and heavier bullets can provide this. Yes, depending on the case, muzzle velocity, game, and the range lighter bullets can be as effective. I'm not particularly dogmatic in my personal use, and freely move back and forth through the choices. [/QUOTE]
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