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Which cartridge for lrh for 1000yd.
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<blockquote data-quote="angus-5024" data-source="post: 665061" data-attributes="member: 10306"><p>The less powder you put through a hole, the easier it is to get a good load for. Thats where the term "inherently accurate" comes from. Thats why the .308, .223, 7-08 yada yada, are taked up so much as accurate rounds. The truth of the matter is that the rifle and ammo quality dictates an accurate rifle, not the caliber. That being said, less powder to bore ratio makes it easier to load for.</p><p> </p><p>So of what you listed the .300 WIN and .338 RUM are going to be the easiest to load for, then the 300 RUM and 7 STW. That being said, when you find a good load for either the 300 RUM or 7 STW they are alot easier to shoot in the wind than the 300 Win. The .338 Takes the cake in every department for prerformance (less vertical, but whats a few clicks?), but costs alot more and recoils alot more. </p><p> </p><p>-So If you want to shoot it alot, I would go 300 Win or WSM. simply cheaper with really good performance, though I would leave elk out of the equation after about 800 yards. </p><p>-Not gonna shoot it alot 7 STW or 300 RUM, performance</p><p> step-up.</p><p>-limit yourself to 700 yards and I would go for a 7 WSM, Rem mag or .284.</p><p>-you really want the best for 1k elk, .338 RUM, Lapua, Norma or EDGE.</p><p> </p><p>All that said, Im a big overkill kinda guy (dead can only get deader), so figure out the terminal preformance for yourself for your own limitations. </p><p> </p><p> As far as the .338 LAPUA not being practical, I agree with BROZ and shortpants. The Lapua brass is so good it makes it the most economical out there. I get 4-6 firings on my .338 RUM @ 2750. Push a Lapua at that speed and youll get at least 15-18 firings. </p><p> </p><p>The action issue is a non- issue in my thinking. You want a BIG-BOY gun, drop the extra couple hundred and get a BIG-BOY action. Nothing wrong with the MARK IV actions, especially with the ole' 58* bolt throw.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="angus-5024, post: 665061, member: 10306"] The less powder you put through a hole, the easier it is to get a good load for. Thats where the term "inherently accurate" comes from. Thats why the .308, .223, 7-08 yada yada, are taked up so much as accurate rounds. The truth of the matter is that the rifle and ammo quality dictates an accurate rifle, not the caliber. That being said, less powder to bore ratio makes it easier to load for. So of what you listed the .300 WIN and .338 RUM are going to be the easiest to load for, then the 300 RUM and 7 STW. That being said, when you find a good load for either the 300 RUM or 7 STW they are alot easier to shoot in the wind than the 300 Win. The .338 Takes the cake in every department for prerformance (less vertical, but whats a few clicks?), but costs alot more and recoils alot more. -So If you want to shoot it alot, I would go 300 Win or WSM. simply cheaper with really good performance, though I would leave elk out of the equation after about 800 yards. -Not gonna shoot it alot 7 STW or 300 RUM, performance step-up. -limit yourself to 700 yards and I would go for a 7 WSM, Rem mag or .284. -you really want the best for 1k elk, .338 RUM, Lapua, Norma or EDGE. All that said, Im a big overkill kinda guy (dead can only get deader), so figure out the terminal preformance for yourself for your own limitations. As far as the .338 LAPUA not being practical, I agree with BROZ and shortpants. The Lapua brass is so good it makes it the most economical out there. I get 4-6 firings on my .338 RUM @ 2750. Push a Lapua at that speed and youll get at least 15-18 firings. The action issue is a non- issue in my thinking. You want a BIG-BOY gun, drop the extra couple hundred and get a BIG-BOY action. Nothing wrong with the MARK IV actions, especially with the ole' 58* bolt throw. [/QUOTE]
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