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Effective Range 7mm-08 & 6.5 CM
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<blockquote data-quote="Slick8" data-source="post: 1720074" data-attributes="member: 52585"><p>Some good info above. First off we're assuming you have the ability to place the shot in real world conditions.</p><p></p><p>I ran some quick numbers using 6.5 140 berger at 2750 at 5000 feet, you're choices don't have the bc so this is just an example. That combo his 2000 fps at 650 yards but tapped out at 1500 pounds of energy at 475. I know most including myself believe velocity is more important than energy as it's key to expansion but imo, you're shooting the minimum sized rounds that one should consider to hunt elk with. Not a place to push the limits.</p><p></p><p>I agree with the above, while most manufacturers say 1800 minimum impact velocity and some as low as 1300 I want to err on the side of caution when killing an animal. So I use 2000 fps as a minimum impact velocity to help ensure good expansion.</p><p></p><p>I like both rounds equally, if shooting 140s the 65 has a slight advantage in bullet sd but the 7-08 allow you to shoot the 150-160's.</p><p></p><p>Best of luck to ya.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Slick8, post: 1720074, member: 52585"] Some good info above. First off we're assuming you have the ability to place the shot in real world conditions. I ran some quick numbers using 6.5 140 berger at 2750 at 5000 feet, you're choices don't have the bc so this is just an example. That combo his 2000 fps at 650 yards but tapped out at 1500 pounds of energy at 475. I know most including myself believe velocity is more important than energy as it's key to expansion but imo, you're shooting the minimum sized rounds that one should consider to hunt elk with. Not a place to push the limits. I agree with the above, while most manufacturers say 1800 minimum impact velocity and some as low as 1300 I want to err on the side of caution when killing an animal. So I use 2000 fps as a minimum impact velocity to help ensure good expansion. I like both rounds equally, if shooting 140s the 65 has a slight advantage in bullet sd but the 7-08 allow you to shoot the 150-160's. Best of luck to ya. [/QUOTE]
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