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Mountain Mulies / 30.06 Grain Choice
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<blockquote data-quote="Nvhunter" data-source="post: 214109" data-attributes="member: 11885"><p><strong>30.06 load</strong></p><p></p><p>Well, I am not primarily looking for an increase in speed. Primarily because I have yet to find game that can outrun any bullet.</p><p> </p><p>I hunt in the Nevada Mountains, any area of the state where I can get tagged. Mulie, Elk, Antelope, Mountain Lion in addition to Quail, Dove, Chuckar, Rabbit and hopefully - some year Himalayan Snowcock. </p><p> </p><p>What I am looking for is improved flight path while still retaining some (not all) resistance to change in path due to wind. Operating a reduced load currently results in a (approx) 25 inch drop sighting from a 200 yd Zero shooting at a 300 yd target. Rightfully so, 50gr H414 combined with 165gr bullet is like lobbing a mortar round flight path. That is pushing that round at its very lower limits. The advantage is - it is proven as a meat harvester and does very little damage.</p><p> </p><p>All in all, I think the best results may come from a combination of things, not one single factor.</p><p> </p><p>As far as getting drastic improvements in the .308 cal (30.06 chamber) I know that this caliber has limits, as do all. I also have a 7STW that I am building - that will give me the looong flat flight path that I want. However, that too comes with its limitations and tradeoffs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nvhunter, post: 214109, member: 11885"] [b]30.06 load[/b] Well, I am not primarily looking for an increase in speed. Primarily because I have yet to find game that can outrun any bullet. I hunt in the Nevada Mountains, any area of the state where I can get tagged. Mulie, Elk, Antelope, Mountain Lion in addition to Quail, Dove, Chuckar, Rabbit and hopefully - some year Himalayan Snowcock. What I am looking for is improved flight path while still retaining some (not all) resistance to change in path due to wind. Operating a reduced load currently results in a (approx) 25 inch drop sighting from a 200 yd Zero shooting at a 300 yd target. Rightfully so, 50gr H414 combined with 165gr bullet is like lobbing a mortar round flight path. That is pushing that round at its very lower limits. The advantage is - it is proven as a meat harvester and does very little damage. All in all, I think the best results may come from a combination of things, not one single factor. As far as getting drastic improvements in the .308 cal (30.06 chamber) I know that this caliber has limits, as do all. I also have a 7STW that I am building - that will give me the looong flat flight path that I want. However, that too comes with its limitations and tradeoffs. [/QUOTE]
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