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The Basics, Starting Out
Does energy = lethality?
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<blockquote data-quote="necktweaker" data-source="post: 1586151" data-attributes="member: 109024"><p>Hey everybody,</p><p></p><p>I've recently decided to finally take the plunge into long range shooting / hunting. After probably 10+ years of wanting to, I finally am in a position in my life where I am able to. I've done lots of reading, and watched many videos, and I am thinking my first rifle should be the Savage 12FV (I want to start with low cost, but have the ability to upgrade later). My only question, which is one I have seen asked many times, is 6.5 Creedmoor or .308 Win?</p><p></p><p>Since this comparison has been discussed ad nauseam, I am not asking for a comparison between the 2. I understand the pros and cons of each. However, I ran into a question that I am unable to answer myself so I am hoping the great users of this forum might be able to provide some insight.</p><p></p><p>I ran a comparison of what I think would be good hand-loaded bullets for each caliber over on shooterscalculator.com. The comparison can be found at <a href="http://www.shooterscalculator.com/ballistic-trajectory-chart.php?t=9aa7d293" target="_blank">http://www.shooterscalculator.com/ballistic-trajectory-chart.php?t=9aa7d293</a> . </p><p></p><p>My proposed use for the rifle would be elk hunting (if I am offered this new job I have interviewed for), or whitetail hunting (if I don't get an offer). I would probably do some coyote / wild pig hunting as well. Ideally, once I am capable, I would like this rifle to be used out to 800 yards.</p><p></p><p>When looking at the data in the previous link, it shows that at 800 yards the 6.5 Creedmoor has 972 ft. lbf. of energy left. The .308 Win on the other hand has 942 ft. lbf. Since these numbers are comparable, should I assume that both bullets at this range have the same stopping force? Or is there something else that I am missing? (Note that both bullets used in the comparison are Hornady ELD-X).</p><p></p><p>Thanks!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="necktweaker, post: 1586151, member: 109024"] Hey everybody, I've recently decided to finally take the plunge into long range shooting / hunting. After probably 10+ years of wanting to, I finally am in a position in my life where I am able to. I've done lots of reading, and watched many videos, and I am thinking my first rifle should be the Savage 12FV (I want to start with low cost, but have the ability to upgrade later). My only question, which is one I have seen asked many times, is 6.5 Creedmoor or .308 Win? Since this comparison has been discussed ad nauseam, I am not asking for a comparison between the 2. I understand the pros and cons of each. However, I ran into a question that I am unable to answer myself so I am hoping the great users of this forum might be able to provide some insight. I ran a comparison of what I think would be good hand-loaded bullets for each caliber over on shooterscalculator.com. The comparison can be found at [URL]http://www.shooterscalculator.com/ballistic-trajectory-chart.php?t=9aa7d293[/URL] . My proposed use for the rifle would be elk hunting (if I am offered this new job I have interviewed for), or whitetail hunting (if I don't get an offer). I would probably do some coyote / wild pig hunting as well. Ideally, once I am capable, I would like this rifle to be used out to 800 yards. When looking at the data in the previous link, it shows that at 800 yards the 6.5 Creedmoor has 972 ft. lbf. of energy left. The .308 Win on the other hand has 942 ft. lbf. Since these numbers are comparable, should I assume that both bullets at this range have the same stopping force? Or is there something else that I am missing? (Note that both bullets used in the comparison are Hornady ELD-X). Thanks! [/QUOTE]
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