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<blockquote data-quote="HARPERC" data-source="post: 1842470" data-attributes="member: 30671"><p>I started out with a .30-06, and 14 rounds of 220 grain core-locts. Worked, great as my limits were somewhat less than the rifle and load. My reasons for not using that particular load these days is experience/education, and entertainment which I think most of us are in for. For most of what I like to do these days, that combination would be limiting me, not the other way around. Where's it written we can't just have fun? </p><p></p><p>The practical side all other things being equal I see the heavy for caliber bullets seem to penetrate better. The 6.5's made their bones with 160 grain round nose bullets. They work well in their range limits, but it's rare to see someone still using them. Must be somebody because ammo is still being made to duplicate it, but why not improve it's ballistic profile. Similar numbers exist for .308 (220) and 7mm (175), and others in your neck of the woods.</p><p></p><p>Once we get to bigger calibers on deer size targets, there aren't many loads that wont deliver adequate terminal performance. With todays big cases capable of driving bigger bullets as fast as some of the lighter bullets of the last few decades, why not take advantage when, and where it makes sense?</p><p></p><p>Lead bans are here, replacing them with copper while maintaining weight, we have to use longer bullets. Necessary gets debated. </p><p></p><p>Laser range finders, and ballistic programs make distance manageable, the enemy now is windage, and heavier performs better.</p><p></p><p>Lots of hunting these days is limited entry, and once in a lifetime, choosing cartridge bullet combo's that give one the ability to cover the greatest number of variables seems sensible. I've been applying for 20 years for an Oregon antelope, a 6.5x55, 1-8" twist, 156 grain traditional bullet starts at 2560 fps. Various 6.5 wildcats will likely launch the 156 Berger requiring a 1-7" twist 800-900 fps faster, with a high BC. Others fall in between. The 156 Norma has a G1 BC of 0.348, the Berger a BC of 0.679, length is. 1.29" to 1.512" Making in my opinion, the better choice for either cartridge on the high desert.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HARPERC, post: 1842470, member: 30671"] I started out with a .30-06, and 14 rounds of 220 grain core-locts. Worked, great as my limits were somewhat less than the rifle and load. My reasons for not using that particular load these days is experience/education, and entertainment which I think most of us are in for. For most of what I like to do these days, that combination would be limiting me, not the other way around. Where's it written we can't just have fun? The practical side all other things being equal I see the heavy for caliber bullets seem to penetrate better. The 6.5's made their bones with 160 grain round nose bullets. They work well in their range limits, but it's rare to see someone still using them. Must be somebody because ammo is still being made to duplicate it, but why not improve it's ballistic profile. Similar numbers exist for .308 (220) and 7mm (175), and others in your neck of the woods. Once we get to bigger calibers on deer size targets, there aren't many loads that wont deliver adequate terminal performance. With todays big cases capable of driving bigger bullets as fast as some of the lighter bullets of the last few decades, why not take advantage when, and where it makes sense? Lead bans are here, replacing them with copper while maintaining weight, we have to use longer bullets. Necessary gets debated. Laser range finders, and ballistic programs make distance manageable, the enemy now is windage, and heavier performs better. Lots of hunting these days is limited entry, and once in a lifetime, choosing cartridge bullet combo's that give one the ability to cover the greatest number of variables seems sensible. I've been applying for 20 years for an Oregon antelope, a 6.5x55, 1-8" twist, 156 grain traditional bullet starts at 2560 fps. Various 6.5 wildcats will likely launch the 156 Berger requiring a 1-7" twist 800-900 fps faster, with a high BC. Others fall in between. The 156 Norma has a G1 BC of 0.348, the Berger a BC of 0.679, length is. 1.29" to 1.512" Making in my opinion, the better choice for either cartridge on the high desert. [/QUOTE]
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