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Why do bullet makers ignor .257 and .277?
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<blockquote data-quote="rscott5028" data-source="post: 553301" data-attributes="member: 24624"><p>Long range hunting is still a tiny segment of the firearms industry. </p><p> </p><p>Some custom bullet makers such as Wildcat tried and gave up on high BC .277 and .257 bullets. Apparently the demand wasn't there. </p><p> </p><p>Matrix still produces 165gr (.738 BC) and 175gr (.782 BC) .277 bullets. </p><p> </p><p>270 Win and 257 WBY will perform just as well as they did 50 years ago and better in many respects. They killed everything in North America back then and still do. </p><p> </p><p>Hydrostatic shock is over-rated. You need sufficient velocity for the bullet to expand properly. Beyond that, bullet placement and penetriation does the damage to vital organs. </p><p> </p><p>If you want hydrostatic shock, get a 7STW. </p><p> </p><p>If barrel life is a concern, try 6BR. </p><p> </p><p>If you don't like metric, go with a 30 cal. </p><p> </p><p>If you want the really high BCs, try the 300gr Berger 338 Hybrid. </p><p> </p><p>Rifles are just compromises which is why there are so many to choose from. </p><p> </p><p>That's also what keeps it interesting. </p><p> </p><p>Happy hunting.</p><p>Richard</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rscott5028, post: 553301, member: 24624"] Long range hunting is still a tiny segment of the firearms industry. Some custom bullet makers such as Wildcat tried and gave up on high BC .277 and .257 bullets. Apparently the demand wasn't there. Matrix still produces 165gr (.738 BC) and 175gr (.782 BC) .277 bullets. 270 Win and 257 WBY will perform just as well as they did 50 years ago and better in many respects. They killed everything in North America back then and still do. Hydrostatic shock is over-rated. You need sufficient velocity for the bullet to expand properly. Beyond that, bullet placement and penetriation does the damage to vital organs. If you want hydrostatic shock, get a 7STW. If barrel life is a concern, try 6BR. If you don't like metric, go with a 30 cal. If you want the really high BCs, try the 300gr Berger 338 Hybrid. Rifles are just compromises which is why there are so many to choose from. That's also what keeps it interesting. Happy hunting. Richard [/QUOTE]
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