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<blockquote data-quote="Jerry M" data-source="post: 1501722" data-attributes="member: 6330"><p>If you are shooting PRS matches, take a look at the cartridges being used</p><p><a href="http://precisionrifleblog.com/2017/02/16/long-range-calibers-cartridges-what-the-pros-use/" target="_blank">http://precisionrifleblog.com/2017/02/16/long-range-calibers-cartridges-what-the-pros-use/</a></p><p>Definitely a trend toward >magnum cartridges. </p><p></p><p>I began shooting field matches in 2001 when a majority used .308W, then there was a switch to the short magnums (7 mm) for a few years, then .243 Win and 6.5 started being very popular. There were always people shooting .300 WM and bigger. But no muzzle brakes were allowed and later matches began having longer strings of fire, which were a disadvantage for most humans shooting the WM. Opposite end of the spectrum with the .243 was if the spotter was not paying close attention they could miss an impact from the lighter bullet as it did not 'move' the plates substantially. Then comes the 6.5 Remington and Creedmoor...</p><p></p><p>At a training class in 2016 I shot a a 7 mm Remington Magnum w/168 Nosler OTM and the guy shooting next to me was shooting factory Hornady 6.5 CM. We were within a few clicks of elevation adjustment at 1,200 yards. I really do understand why this cartridge is popular for the PRS matches. I do not see a majority of shooters going 'back' to magnum cases YMMV. </p><p></p><p>If you just want one, well that's a whole other reason. </p><p></p><p>Good luck</p><p></p><p>Jerry</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jerry M, post: 1501722, member: 6330"] If you are shooting PRS matches, take a look at the cartridges being used [URL]http://precisionrifleblog.com/2017/02/16/long-range-calibers-cartridges-what-the-pros-use/[/URL] Definitely a trend toward >magnum cartridges. I began shooting field matches in 2001 when a majority used .308W, then there was a switch to the short magnums (7 mm) for a few years, then .243 Win and 6.5 started being very popular. There were always people shooting .300 WM and bigger. But no muzzle brakes were allowed and later matches began having longer strings of fire, which were a disadvantage for most humans shooting the WM. Opposite end of the spectrum with the .243 was if the spotter was not paying close attention they could miss an impact from the lighter bullet as it did not 'move' the plates substantially. Then comes the 6.5 Remington and Creedmoor... At a training class in 2016 I shot a a 7 mm Remington Magnum w/168 Nosler OTM and the guy shooting next to me was shooting factory Hornady 6.5 CM. We were within a few clicks of elevation adjustment at 1,200 yards. I really do understand why this cartridge is popular for the PRS matches. I do not see a majority of shooters going 'back' to magnum cases YMMV. If you just want one, well that's a whole other reason. Good luck Jerry [/QUOTE]
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