I like the 264 Win mag for that capability.
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QuietTexan
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300 RUM with a 124gn HH.
The only correct answer listed so far.
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4200 and change? Lol
That should be good for 8 or 10 deer at least; before you need a new barrel.
QuietTexan
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Eh, still better than 30XC or 17-250 AI.
del2les
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There are a few that will fill that request, and one couldn't go wrong with the 257Wby or even a 270Win running a 110gr TTSX at 3,400fps and zeroed for 300yds.
I have a 26" barreled 25-06 shooting an 80gr TTSX running just over 3,800fps, and when zeroed at 300yds, it is only 6.4" low at 400yds. Though, that is for my elevation here in the Rockies.
I have a 26" barreled 25-06 shooting an 80gr TTSX running just over 3,800fps, and when zeroed at 300yds, it is only 6.4" low at 400yds. Though, that is for my elevation here in the Rockies.
Idaho Lefty
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The .270 WSM with, 140 grain Berger's / 145 gr. ELD-X's, clocking,.. 3,200 FPS is STILL, a Popular, Deer / Elk, Round.
130's at, 3,300 are even Better, ( Tradject. wise to, 400 yds ) BUT, "Messy" on Meat,.. up close !
130's at, 3,300 are even Better, ( Tradject. wise to, 400 yds ) BUT, "Messy" on Meat,.. up close !
It's all a matter of pieces of the equation..
Start with how heavy a rifle is it going to be..packing..sitting a blind..or shooting across canyons....
Obviously a lighter bullet going to be screaming across the 400yd distance faster.....but it's still gonna have a recoil to it unless you put on a brake....is that something he wants to deal with...more noise.....
My 65284s at 400yds with 142LRABs are about 21" of drop at 2950fps...
26Nosler is 19" with 140ac at 3200fps...
Recoil about the same in both..no brakes.......drop those bullets down to 129LRAB and it's an entirely different story..........but I like'm..where they is....
Start with how heavy a rifle is it going to be..packing..sitting a blind..or shooting across canyons....
Obviously a lighter bullet going to be screaming across the 400yd distance faster.....but it's still gonna have a recoil to it unless you put on a brake....is that something he wants to deal with...more noise.....
My 65284s at 400yds with 142LRABs are about 21" of drop at 2950fps...
26Nosler is 19" with 140ac at 3200fps...
Recoil about the same in both..no brakes.......drop those bullets down to 129LRAB and it's an entirely different story..........but I like'm..where they is....
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This is a really good combo but the 300FRum with the 124HH is my choice
ShoNuff
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As I was reading the original post I immediately said to myself .257 Weatherby! Then I read all the other comments and felt like I was in very good company.
What barrel twist rate recommended/ideal?
10 twist is fine
