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Heavy vs. Light Bullets
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<blockquote data-quote="Guy M" data-source="post: 158569" data-attributes="member: 8622"><p>First - there is absolutely no reason to go with a .300 Win mag for tactical matches. Most of 'em are won with .308's and under, like the .260 or the .243 Win - even out to 1000 yards. Essentially all the magnum gets you is more recoil and more muzzle blast when a well-loaded 6.5-284 or .243 Win will shoot as well - even at long ranges.</p><p></p><p>But... If ya gotta have the big belted magnum - and I certainly understand the appeal - I think you'll find a quick look at the wind charts will show you that the longer, heavier, higher BC bullets are far less affected by the wind. Last year Kent Reeve won the 1000 yard cup at Camp Perry shooting a .300 Win mag, with heavy bullets. Quite a departure from the norm. In recent years the 1000 yard champs have used 6mm and 6.5mm cartridges because they perform as well through the air and on target, and recoil so much less. It's easier for the shooter to be accurate with them. Kent's win was a throwback to the old days when big belted .30's dominated the 1000 yard game. </p><p></p><p>Interesting subject - you really don't need that .300 Win mag to shoot the tactical matches, but it will certainly do a fine job. For good results at long ranges, look at stuff like the Sierra 190, 200 and 220 grain matchkings, loaded warm. </p><p></p><p>Regards, Guy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Guy M, post: 158569, member: 8622"] First - there is absolutely no reason to go with a .300 Win mag for tactical matches. Most of 'em are won with .308's and under, like the .260 or the .243 Win - even out to 1000 yards. Essentially all the magnum gets you is more recoil and more muzzle blast when a well-loaded 6.5-284 or .243 Win will shoot as well - even at long ranges. But... If ya gotta have the big belted magnum - and I certainly understand the appeal - I think you'll find a quick look at the wind charts will show you that the longer, heavier, higher BC bullets are far less affected by the wind. Last year Kent Reeve won the 1000 yard cup at Camp Perry shooting a .300 Win mag, with heavy bullets. Quite a departure from the norm. In recent years the 1000 yard champs have used 6mm and 6.5mm cartridges because they perform as well through the air and on target, and recoil so much less. It's easier for the shooter to be accurate with them. Kent's win was a throwback to the old days when big belted .30's dominated the 1000 yard game. Interesting subject - you really don't need that .300 Win mag to shoot the tactical matches, but it will certainly do a fine job. For good results at long ranges, look at stuff like the Sierra 190, 200 and 220 grain matchkings, loaded warm. Regards, Guy [/QUOTE]
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