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Which cartridge for lrh for 1000yd.
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<blockquote data-quote="pupeperson" data-source="post: 666796" data-attributes="member: 13541"><p>Another thought, even though it's not a hot-rod by today's standards, is a plain old .338 WinMag. According to the Gun Data ballistics calculator, a 225 grain Nosler Accubond (Ballistics Coefficient .551) launched at 2800 fps at 4000 ft altitude would retain a velocity of 1567 fps with retained energy of 1227 ft lbs @ 1000 yards. Time of flight = 1.437 seconds.</p><p> </p><p>A hit in the vitals on an elk at that range with that bullet would quickly be lethal. At the same time, a hit in the hams with a 50 BMG at the same range would probably require some tracking unless it struck bone on entry and exit, breaking the animal down.</p><p> </p><p>For a one gun guy, the described cartridge would be more than adequate in most circumstances on animals large and small at ranges from point blank to 1000 yards or perhaps farther on smaller critters like deer or antelope, again assuming a hit in a vital spot. 1200 yd values are 1381 fps and 953 lbs ft.</p><p> </p><p>Another plus for this cartridge / bullet combination is that these components are readily availble in most places and even factory loads of Federal Premium 338 A1 may still be available. I have several boxes of these factory loaded cartidges on my shelf as I write this... </p><p> </p><p>This certainly isn't the hottest or newest thing available, but barrel life is generally good and it's on the upper end of all-around cartridges. Unless you're planning on an African hunt, i don't think you'd be under-gunned for anything in N. America nor grotesquely over-gunned either. For big bears, I'd probably opt for a 250 or 275 grain bullet for their heavier jackets and greater penetration but doubt you'd be firing at them at 1000 yards anyway.</p><p> </p><p>Tim Abbott</p><p>Silver Springs, NV</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pupeperson, post: 666796, member: 13541"] Another thought, even though it's not a hot-rod by today's standards, is a plain old .338 WinMag. According to the Gun Data ballistics calculator, a 225 grain Nosler Accubond (Ballistics Coefficient .551) launched at 2800 fps at 4000 ft altitude would retain a velocity of 1567 fps with retained energy of 1227 ft lbs @ 1000 yards. Time of flight = 1.437 seconds. A hit in the vitals on an elk at that range with that bullet would quickly be lethal. At the same time, a hit in the hams with a 50 BMG at the same range would probably require some tracking unless it struck bone on entry and exit, breaking the animal down. For a one gun guy, the described cartridge would be more than adequate in most circumstances on animals large and small at ranges from point blank to 1000 yards or perhaps farther on smaller critters like deer or antelope, again assuming a hit in a vital spot. 1200 yd values are 1381 fps and 953 lbs ft. Another plus for this cartridge / bullet combination is that these components are readily availble in most places and even factory loads of Federal Premium 338 A1 may still be available. I have several boxes of these factory loaded cartidges on my shelf as I write this... This certainly isn't the hottest or newest thing available, but barrel life is generally good and it's on the upper end of all-around cartridges. Unless you're planning on an African hunt, i don't think you'd be under-gunned for anything in N. America nor grotesquely over-gunned either. For big bears, I'd probably opt for a 250 or 275 grain bullet for their heavier jackets and greater penetration but doubt you'd be firing at them at 1000 yards anyway. Tim Abbott Silver Springs, NV [/QUOTE]
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