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Accuracy versus velocity
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<blockquote data-quote="lancetkenyon" data-source="post: 1868246" data-attributes="member: 68875"><p>I did not read the entire thread.</p><p></p><p>Accuracy above all else. But what is acceptable accuracy? For 400 yards max, 1 MOA should be fine. But for 1000 yards, you better be in that .5MOA range.</p><p></p><p>And that distance is where velocity helps come in to play.</p><p></p><p>I would say it depends on the cartridge and bullet choice. 200fps can make a difference even @ 400 yards.</p><p>I am in the "bigger case" game. If I want to run a 6.5mm 140 @ 2950, I know I don't want to try and squeeze that out of a 28" 6.5CM or .260 Rem, so I plan on a 20-24" 6.5SS, 6.5-.284, etc. That way, anything over 2950 is an added bonus, in a lighter rifle. But, I also look at max yardage for the areas I hunt. I usually want 800-1000+ reach. </p><p></p><p>So if you are only shooting 400 yards, I don't think even a light 6.5CM pushing a 130 @ 2700 will be any worse off than at 2900 if it is accurate.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lancetkenyon, post: 1868246, member: 68875"] I did not read the entire thread. Accuracy above all else. But what is acceptable accuracy? For 400 yards max, 1 MOA should be fine. But for 1000 yards, you better be in that .5MOA range. And that distance is where velocity helps come in to play. I would say it depends on the cartridge and bullet choice. 200fps can make a difference even @ 400 yards. I am in the "bigger case" game. If I want to run a 6.5mm 140 @ 2950, I know I don't want to try and squeeze that out of a 28" 6.5CM or .260 Rem, so I plan on a 20-24" 6.5SS, 6.5-.284, etc. That way, anything over 2950 is an added bonus, in a lighter rifle. But, I also look at max yardage for the areas I hunt. I usually want 800-1000+ reach. So if you are only shooting 400 yards, I don't think even a light 6.5CM pushing a 130 @ 2700 will be any worse off than at 2900 if it is accurate. [/QUOTE]
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