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<blockquote data-quote="winmag" data-source="post: 686323" data-attributes="member: 22166"><p>+1 with greyfox.</p><p></p><p>As far as understanding the "numbers" at distance, Maybe this will help shed some light;</p><p></p><p>First, google JBM Ballistics calculator</p><p>Then plug these numbers into thier appropriate places, & run the numbers.</p><p></p><p>300 Win (.308 cal)</p><p>200 gr Accubond</p><p>.588 B.C.</p><p>2900 fps muzzle velocity </p><p></p><p>300 Win (.308 cal)</p><p>180 Accubond</p><p>.505 B.C.</p><p>3100 fps muzzle velocity</p><p></p><p>Now, keep in mind that the commonly excepted numbers you want to have for Elk size game would be 1500 ft lbs of energy, & 1800 fps for propper bullet expansion. For Deer, the required energy drops to around 1000 ft lbs.</p><p></p><p>*note*</p><p>There are bullets with a higher B.C. & higher Sectional Density (SD) that have much softer construction, which in turn requires a much lower velocity to properly expand.</p><p>With those High B.C. & High S.D. bullets 1K on Elk size critters is attainable.</p><p>Sectional Density plays a big roll. "Energy" is this kinda mythical thing that we cal put a number on, & calculate, but a high S.D. bullet doesn't need "1500 ft lbs of Energy" to get the job done.</p><p></p><p>Now keep in mind that there is no perfect bullet. There are close range bullets, mid range bullets, & Long range bullets.</p><p>Don't load a Partition for Elk at 1k, & don't Load a fragile bullet for big game at close range.</p><p></p><p>I personally prefer the Accubond for my style of hunting which is 0-800+ on Deer, Elk, & Bear. If I wanted a 0-450+ bullet it'd be a Partition, if I wanted LONG range Only, it'd be a Berger.</p><p>I find Accubonds usefull for a broad range, when used within thier propper limitations, just like any other bullet. Use it within its realistic limitations, & you'll be thrilled. Push the envelope too far & you'll be disgusted.</p><p></p><p>So ya, in a long winded, round about way, the 300 Win can be a legitimate 1k Elk whacker.</p><p>There are better cartriges for Elk at 1k & beyond, but if you opperate within the propper limmit of what your cartrige, & bullet combo is capable of, it's an Awesome cartrige.</p><p></p><p>If I could have only 1 cartrige for all of North America it'd be a 300 mag of some sort. Gopher to Griz, you got er covered.</p><p></p><p>338 Win mag is another perfect allround North American hunting cartrige. It's in my top 3 favorites of all time.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="winmag, post: 686323, member: 22166"] +1 with greyfox. As far as understanding the "numbers" at distance, Maybe this will help shed some light; First, google JBM Ballistics calculator Then plug these numbers into thier appropriate places, & run the numbers. 300 Win (.308 cal) 200 gr Accubond .588 B.C. 2900 fps muzzle velocity 300 Win (.308 cal) 180 Accubond .505 B.C. 3100 fps muzzle velocity Now, keep in mind that the commonly excepted numbers you want to have for Elk size game would be 1500 ft lbs of energy, & 1800 fps for propper bullet expansion. For Deer, the required energy drops to around 1000 ft lbs. *note* There are bullets with a higher B.C. & higher Sectional Density (SD) that have much softer construction, which in turn requires a much lower velocity to properly expand. With those High B.C. & High S.D. bullets 1K on Elk size critters is attainable. Sectional Density plays a big roll. "Energy" is this kinda mythical thing that we cal put a number on, & calculate, but a high S.D. bullet doesn't need "1500 ft lbs of Energy" to get the job done. Now keep in mind that there is no perfect bullet. There are close range bullets, mid range bullets, & Long range bullets. Don't load a Partition for Elk at 1k, & don't Load a fragile bullet for big game at close range. I personally prefer the Accubond for my style of hunting which is 0-800+ on Deer, Elk, & Bear. If I wanted a 0-450+ bullet it'd be a Partition, if I wanted LONG range Only, it'd be a Berger. I find Accubonds usefull for a broad range, when used within thier propper limitations, just like any other bullet. Use it within its realistic limitations, & you'll be thrilled. Push the envelope too far & you'll be disgusted. So ya, in a long winded, round about way, the 300 Win can be a legitimate 1k Elk whacker. There are better cartriges for Elk at 1k & beyond, but if you opperate within the propper limmit of what your cartrige, & bullet combo is capable of, it's an Awesome cartrige. If I could have only 1 cartrige for all of North America it'd be a 300 mag of some sort. Gopher to Griz, you got er covered. 338 Win mag is another perfect allround North American hunting cartrige. It's in my top 3 favorites of all time. [/QUOTE]
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