I would most likely go with a long action on the 6.5 x 284 to accept the longer bullets. My objections to the 6.5/06 is mainly the lack of factory brass, one more step during reloading and no options for factory ammo. The factory ammo thing is not a real big deal, but i like having that option, should something arise last minute and i need ammo in a pinch. I have a 30-06 as well. It has taken a few animals in it's day, but has taken a back seat to my 300 WSM lately.
define "odd" .....Guy asks about PRS cartridges and target rifles and some of you start responding about what works for you whilst hunting? Odd...
This is a great point. When I started shooting matches I looked only at the ballistics on paper between cartridges and I wondered why everyone was shooting a certain caliber when such and such cartridge was so much better.Guy asks about PRS cartridges and target rifles and some of you start responding about what works for you whilst hunting? Odd...
This is a great point. When I started shooting matches I looked only at the ballistics on paper between cartridges and I wondered why everyone was shooting a certain caliber when such and such cartridge was so much better.
Match cartridges have to meet different requirements than hunting ones do. The big thing you want in a match cartridge is consistency. You want low velocity extreme spreads and standard deviation. A hunting cartridge can have more variation because you are trying to hit a relatively big target.
You can get good consistency with many hunting cartridges but it is harder. Cartridges like the Creedmoor are a lot easier to load for and less finicky. That is a big reason a lot of shooters are using it in PRS matches.
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This is a great point. When I started shooting matches I looked only at the ballistics on paper between cartridges and I wondered why everyone was shooting a certain caliber when such and such cartridge was so much better.
Match cartridges have to meet different requirements than hunting ones do. The big thing you want in a match cartridge is consistency. You want low velocity extreme spreads and standard deviation. A hunting cartridge can have more variation because you are trying to hit a relatively big target.
You can get good consistency with many hunting cartridges but it is harder. Cartridges like the Creedmoor are a lot easier to load for and less finicky. That is a big reason a lot of shooters are using it in PRS matches.
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Thanks for your replies. This is along the lines I was thinking. I am sure there is a reason most PRS shooters shoot certain calibers over better ballistically performing calibers. Ease of loading and recoil were my initial thoughts. I agree that this is probably going to open up pandora's box. I have only been to a couple of matches ever in my life, and the one this last weekend has me already building a new rifle. I really think I might do a chassis 700 or Tikka.
I don't compete in matches , I just like to shoot small groups as far as I can for fun so I might be ignorant.
I shoot 260 and 65cm but when I wanted to get good bcs with higher velocities I just went with a 7mm rm. Is there a reason more people don't go that way?
I did toy with the idea of 6.5-06 rebarrel or a 270 win with the 145 eldx but eventually decided on the 7mm
Also why does Noone make some higher bc .257s . I think a 25-06 would really be great if there were some better bc bullets
I agree with choosing a caliber you don't have to form brass for.
I'll take it a step further - choose a caliber that offers the chance to buy Lapua brass.
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