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Fastest, most accurate .257, .284, .308 ??????
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<blockquote data-quote="4mesh063" data-source="post: 32161" data-attributes="member: 941"><p>All 3 cartridges seem to be entirely too hot for accuracy work. In My Opinion.</p><p></p><p>That in itself will draw many answers to your post. </p><p></p><p>There is very seldom a cartridge which is both most accurate and fastest.</p><p></p><p>IN MY OPINION Your bullet selection is at least at the lower end of the weights that will yield the best result for your purpose. I will assume that because you are asking here, that you have not done a lot of shooting at long range and that you think that fast bullets are the answer. They can be in rare circumstances, but, being realistic, you would be better served by building a simple cartridge and going from there. You will find it a pile cheaper and far more rewarding. You can kill something with a lot less gun than what you describe above, at most any realistic "first year of LR hunting" range.</p><p></p><p>I have to add that opinion disclaimer to all my posts now because of the infinite wisdom of others who disagree and call me out on everything I say. Sorry. </p><p></p><p>Try a 7mm WSM or 30WSM. They're cheap, efficient, and there is no way to get caught in the speed trap that lures shooters to just keep adding powder like the RUM's. You also get a lot more speed per grain from a WSM over a RUM (like 30% or more)</p><p></p><p>Again, "In My Opinion"</p><p></p><p>[ 03-03-2004: Message edited by: 4mesh063 ]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="4mesh063, post: 32161, member: 941"] All 3 cartridges seem to be entirely too hot for accuracy work. In My Opinion. That in itself will draw many answers to your post. There is very seldom a cartridge which is both most accurate and fastest. IN MY OPINION Your bullet selection is at least at the lower end of the weights that will yield the best result for your purpose. I will assume that because you are asking here, that you have not done a lot of shooting at long range and that you think that fast bullets are the answer. They can be in rare circumstances, but, being realistic, you would be better served by building a simple cartridge and going from there. You will find it a pile cheaper and far more rewarding. You can kill something with a lot less gun than what you describe above, at most any realistic "first year of LR hunting" range. I have to add that opinion disclaimer to all my posts now because of the infinite wisdom of others who disagree and call me out on everything I say. Sorry. Try a 7mm WSM or 30WSM. They're cheap, efficient, and there is no way to get caught in the speed trap that lures shooters to just keep adding powder like the RUM's. You also get a lot more speed per grain from a WSM over a RUM (like 30% or more) Again, "In My Opinion" [ 03-03-2004: Message edited by: 4mesh063 ] [/QUOTE]
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