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338 RUM at what long shots is it good for
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<blockquote data-quote="QuietHunter" data-source="post: 59832" data-attributes="member: 808"><p>[ QUOTE ]</p><p>rost495 What kind of hold over did you have? my 225's go 3240 fps. I hear about these long shots at 2700,2800 fps But what I read in balistics is like 60 70 inch hold over. Am I wrong? </p><p></p><p>[/ QUOTE ]</p><p></p><p>"Hold over" does not usually apply for long range shooting. Typically you range it, determine other factors (Elevation, temp, wind, angle) and then dial in the scope so you can "hold on" the animal or target. Because of this terms like flat shooting become irrelavant. Accuracy, consistancy and good terminal performance are what we strive for. It does not matter if the bullet had a "colorful" (borrowed from Dave King) trajectory to get there, what matters is that it got where you wanted it to. Shooting past "point blank" is a different game and what this forum is all about.</p><p></p><p>All that being said...</p><p>A good ballistic coefficient, maintaining good energy levels, accuracy and the amount of elevation in the optics are some of what will determine how far you can shoot.</p><p>My setup for a 338 RUM using a factory 26" barrel (plus brake) pushes a 300 SMK at 2750 fps. With the ballistics and elevation in the Leupold 6.5-20x50 Long Range, I have the ability to shoot well over 1000 yards while holding dead on with enough energy to easily smack down a deer. The gating factor is NOT the cartridge, rifle or optics - it is me. Currently I practice out to 800 yards with this setup and would have to become more proficient at those ranges before practicing at longer ranges and contemplating hunting at those ranges.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="QuietHunter, post: 59832, member: 808"] [ QUOTE ] rost495 What kind of hold over did you have? my 225's go 3240 fps. I hear about these long shots at 2700,2800 fps But what I read in balistics is like 60 70 inch hold over. Am I wrong? [/ QUOTE ] "Hold over" does not usually apply for long range shooting. Typically you range it, determine other factors (Elevation, temp, wind, angle) and then dial in the scope so you can "hold on" the animal or target. Because of this terms like flat shooting become irrelavant. Accuracy, consistancy and good terminal performance are what we strive for. It does not matter if the bullet had a "colorful" (borrowed from Dave King) trajectory to get there, what matters is that it got where you wanted it to. Shooting past "point blank" is a different game and what this forum is all about. All that being said... A good ballistic coefficient, maintaining good energy levels, accuracy and the amount of elevation in the optics are some of what will determine how far you can shoot. My setup for a 338 RUM using a factory 26" barrel (plus brake) pushes a 300 SMK at 2750 fps. With the ballistics and elevation in the Leupold 6.5-20x50 Long Range, I have the ability to shoot well over 1000 yards while holding dead on with enough energy to easily smack down a deer. The gating factor is NOT the cartridge, rifle or optics - it is me. Currently I practice out to 800 yards with this setup and would have to become more proficient at those ranges before practicing at longer ranges and contemplating hunting at those ranges. [/QUOTE]
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