What is the the most flat shooting cartridge yall can think of?

I was having a conversation with a fellow member here over "flat shooting cartridges" because I've been in search of a flat shooting cartridge/bullet combination for coyotes.

I'm currently shooting a 25-06 which gives me a MPBR on a 4" target of 298yds with a 115vld. I'm switching to an 80gr barnes ttsx to see what kind of speeds I can get and hopefully stretch that MPBR a little bit more. When this barrel goes south I will probably go back with a 25-06AI or 25sherman.

I know there are some wildcats out there that could possibly be "flat-er" and a realistic choice for coyotes and would like to hear yalls opinions.

I'm not looking to neck down a 308win to 17cal or run a 110vmax in a 300rum or anything wild like that. I'd like to keep powder consumption as low as possible. Barrel life isn't a huge concern but it like to get 800 rounds out of it.

What are yalls thoughts?

Not the flattest, but is pretty impressive nevertheless. And a relatively easy wildcat to load for.

The flattest and easiest I have is a .204 Ruger.

The flattest l have is the old 17 Remington, with the new monos, ie Hammer Bullets, it's a game changer, although not recommended for very long distance.

257 WBY with 75 grain Hammer Hunters. Crazy flat out to 500 yds.

I have no clue, but probably this abomination

Darryle said:

I have no clue, but probably this abomination

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Hahaha I forgot about this abomination!

wasskeet said:

Not the flattest, but is pretty impressive nevertheless. And a relatively easy wildcat to load for.

6 PRC

Have spent just a little time behind this cartridge now. Rifle was built by TS Custom. KS1 Adjustable Stock Bartlein 7.5 twist 24” Rem Varmint Lone peak Fuzion Alpine cut M5 with hinged floor plate March FX 4.5-28X52 I’ve only tested H4831SC so far because I like how consistent and clean...

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Thought about this or a 6SS

DUCKMAN11 said:

I was having a conversation with a fellow member here over "flat shooting cartridges" because I've been in search of a flat shooting cartridge/bullet combination for coyotes.

I'm currently shooting a 25-06 which gives me a MPBR on a 4" target of 298yds with a 115vld. I'm switching to an 80gr barnes ttsx to see what kind of speeds I can get and hopefully stretch that MPBR a little bit more. When this barrel goes south I will probably go back with a 25-06AI or 25sherman.

I know there are some wildcats out there that could possibly be "flat-er" and a realistic choice for coyotes and would like to hear yalls opinions.

I'm not looking to neck down a 308win to 17cal or run a 110vmax in a 300rum or anything wild like that. I'd like to keep powder consumption as low as possible. Barrel life isn't a huge concern but it like to get 800 rounds out of it.

What are yalls thoughts?

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I am a heavy bullet for caliber/chambering fan. I do not have a dedicated coyote gun (yet), but I have plenty of deer/antelope hunts that have turned into one. The farthest I have a coyote thus far is 525Y with 175 Matrix VLD at 2996 FPS out of mine .270 AI. MPBR is 261Y at 100Y sight-in per calc in #12.



I also have .25 cal (.257 WBY) with 1:7", but I currently load them with 145 Black Hole and 163 Chinchaga. I have 117s from two bullet makers if I want to go light, but I have since put it on the back burner, especially with the 180 Chinchaga coming soon. @Bghunter338

Good luck with your future build and coyote hunts.

Don't know what the point blank range was, but my 6.5-300 WWH only required 19 MOA to go from a 100 yard zero to dial on at 1,000.

Out to 300yds. For Coyotes.
22 Creedmore, Nuff Said.

eshell said:

Don't know what the point blank range was, but my 6.5-300 WWH only required 19 MOA to go from a 100 yard zero to dial on at 1,000.

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Try this, https://shooterscalculator.com/point-blank-range.php

The factory federal ammunition with 140 Nosler bullets from 35 years ago listed a max 3" up and down yardage of 323 yards.
Pretty flat.
I am betting the 28 Nosler wins this 3" MPBR game nowadays for a big gun.
20 primal or 204 ruger might win small bullet category. Maybe 22 creed.

65-75gr 243 unless you are talking more than 300.