Long range caliber!

[hoythitman]

338 edge, norma, or lap would all do fine. 408 che is hard to beat though.

[pkee]

How about the 6.5 Grendel .

[BTGuard]

How about the 6.5 Grendel .

Is the 6.5 Grendel an exceptional overall long range option, or just an excellent AR frame option? Is it even available in a bolt gun?

[Mike D]

Long range caliber!

Is the 6.5 Grendel an exceptional overall long range option, or just an excellent AR frame option? Is it even available in a bolt gun?

The Grendel is the best long-range option in an AR 15. There are much better options in a bolt action rifle.

[kck]

I am surprised you are the only one mentioning the 338 Edge (+P). 338 Edge is VERY popular/effective.

I think the problem is most folks aren't familiar with the bore rider chamber (+P for the defensive edge guys ) and what it offers and may just see the 338 edge as a slower, mediocre version of the beefed up 338's.

[Balcones_Walker]

How about the 6.5 Grendel .

I knew it was just a matter of time... ;-)

[BTGuard]

I think the problem is most folks aren't familiar with the bore rider chamber (+P for the defensive edge guys ) and what it offers and may just see the 338 edge as a slower, mediocre version of the beefed up 338's.

Well I'll admit I don't know what this means! Crash course?

[kck]

Let me preface this by saying that the short following is from the homework I've done as well as the info from me GS but I'm sure that Cajun Blake and some of the other veterans of the game can probably give a more in depth explanation but what it basically does is puts a greater amount of freebore in the chamber by gradually stepping it down giving greater pressure reduction and allowing a higher powder charge to be used or getting better velocity from a lower charge. One downside I've looked into is that it it can make finding the best load more finicky but should allow the bullet to engage the lands in more of an optimally square angle. However, from the looks of things, it works best with solid turned bullets that have cut bands in the bearing surface to reduce the amount of the bearing surface that actually engages the lands which is why I'm going to turn some at the shop to see what happens. My reasoning for using it is to get better velocities and case life without pushing the ever living hell out of the rifle and barrel. Hope this helps but I'm having a Glenlivet right now so I'll apologize for any ramblings now

[JohnS]

What's yalls thoughts on the .338 ultra mag?? My old man has one that he bought for elk hunting and I've thought about trying to stretch it out a bit

[LWolken]

Alot will depend on targets at the desired range you wish to shoot. The 6mm's do well out to 1200yds for varmint sized critters, next step up would be 6.5 and 7mm cartridges. These two can be used on deer sized game out to 1500yds. Then there is all the big 30's, 338's, 408's for 1500 yds and beyond etc.

[JW]

26 Nosler

[gusman]

Question for long range guru's. Why is the 30-378 never mentioned ???
Just asking..

[JW]

Long range caliber!

Question for long range guru's. Why is the 30-378 never mentioned ???
Just asking..

Its pretty much useless. More powder does not translate into superior ballistics necessarily.

[RR 314]

Its pretty much useless. More powder does not translate into superior ballistics necessarily.

Bite your tongue! .30-.378 is an excellent long range hunting caliber. Certainly superior to any quarter-bore.

[BTGuard]

Its pretty much useless. More powder does not translate into superior ballistics necessarily.

Bigger is always better