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7mm or 30 cal? Just for curiosity’s sake
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<blockquote data-quote="longgun505" data-source="post: 2167227" data-attributes="member: 116648"><p>Have always liked and shot extensively the 300 as it was a common sniper community caliber. Cartridges aside, the 30 caliber projectile will likely remain a staple among many nations snipers for many decades to come. It is effective! That said, I no longer own the 300WM or the like. I've always opted for every edge I can get in the long range game. As for killing power (terminal ballistic performance), I've not seen one instance where the 7mm projectile was lacking to the 30 cal. In my experience, higher BC's get to the target with more authority. What incrementally small diameter I sacrifice for that terminal contact speed is almost always made up for in retained KE and bullet degradation. Longer projectiles quite often present quite spectacular yaw when passing through soft tissue mediums, especially after impacting obstructions such as shoulders or ribs. (I'll take fleet yaw over mushrooming projectiles at distance ANY DAY. I most definitely have witnessed that phenomenon in 7mm over 30 and 338 projectiles more often. I have long loved all three of the above projectile cal's, and do still own the 338 in a Win Mag. It is however set up to shoot only one projectile out of a more nonstandard set up for above average speed from factory standard.</p><p>In closing, I would say nothing you will ever shoot will be able to attest to the difference between the 30's and 7's given careful selection to the set up you construct, as long as it is sufficient for the target set you are engaging. Projectile selection and shot placement does trump all! Physics is not just a good idea, it is the law. And I'm sure every hunter who has engaged animals at long-distance can attest to the fact that a bad shot at the end of the day, is still a bad shot regardless of caliber. Either of the projectiles will astound you at times, and leave you scratching your head at others. I wish you good luck with your choice, and please share with the forum as you go down this road. I would be very interested in your set up and performance this season, and beyond.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="longgun505, post: 2167227, member: 116648"] Have always liked and shot extensively the 300 as it was a common sniper community caliber. Cartridges aside, the 30 caliber projectile will likely remain a staple among many nations snipers for many decades to come. It is effective! That said, I no longer own the 300WM or the like. I’ve always opted for every edge I can get in the long range game. As for killing power (terminal ballistic performance), I’ve not seen one instance where the 7mm projectile was lacking to the 30 cal. In my experience, higher BC’s get to the target with more authority. What incrementally small diameter I sacrifice for that terminal contact speed is almost always made up for in retained KE and bullet degradation. Longer projectiles quite often present quite spectacular yaw when passing through soft tissue mediums, especially after impacting obstructions such as shoulders or ribs. (I’ll take fleet yaw over mushrooming projectiles at distance ANY DAY. I most definitely have witnessed that phenomenon in 7mm over 30 and 338 projectiles more often. I have long loved all three of the above projectile cal’s, and do still own the 338 in a Win Mag. It is however set up to shoot only one projectile out of a more nonstandard set up for above average speed from factory standard. In closing, I would say nothing you will ever shoot will be able to attest to the difference between the 30’s and 7’s given careful selection to the set up you construct, as long as it is sufficient for the target set you are engaging. Projectile selection and shot placement does trump all! Physics is not just a good idea, it is the law. And I’m sure every hunter who has engaged animals at long-distance can attest to the fact that a bad shot at the end of the day, is still a bad shot regardless of caliber. Either of the projectiles will astound you at times, and leave you scratching your head at others. I wish you good luck with your choice, and please share with the forum as you go down this road. I would be very interested in your set up and performance this season, and beyond. [/QUOTE]
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