Originally posted by RMW
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You can find what you want but you will likely be limited to a specific bullet-- and I'm not sure there is a standard SA that meets those parameters that would also be a good fit for Nilgai (but I've never hunted them).
I think maybe a 7-08ai or .308 with a 140 or 155 absolute hammer bullet could potentially get you there (2900-3000) for velocity. I wouldn't consider either a 'laser' or 'hammer'.
However, I have yet to see a single WT in Texas that I wouldn't shoot with a Barnes or other mono from a .22 centerfire going 3200+
Otherwise the reality is you will need more powder capacity to get what you want.
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Originally posted by TxAg View PostWhat you want doesn't exist
The new 6.8 Western actually “might” be able to do a 150 gr bullet at 3,000 fps from a 20” barrel. Factory loads will be heavier, but there is a 165 at 2970 listed, assuming a 24” barrel.
It’s basically a more efficient .270 WSM, and burns less powder so the muzzle blast shouldn’t be “horrible”, it will have some bite IMO though.
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Originally posted by gatorgrizz27 View PostPretty much, especially if you’re not going to hand load for it.
The new 6.8 Western actually “might” be able to do a 150 gr bullet at 3,000 fps from a 20” barrel. Factory loads will be heavier, but there is a 165 at 2970 listed, assuming a 24” barrel.
It’s basically a more efficient .270 WSM, and burns less powder so the muzzle blast shouldn’t be “horrible”, it will have some bite IMO though.
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Originally posted by duckhunter175 View PostIf the OP is willing to go with a SA/mag BF then I think he can get what he is looking for a number of different ways.
My impression from the TBH 2021 thread is it will be SA/std BF only, and 16-18" barrel, IF #2 is the selection.
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Originally posted by gatorgrizz27 View PostPretty much, especially if you’re not going to hand load for it.
The new 6.8 Western actually “might” be able to do a 150 gr bullet at 3,000 fps from a 20” barrel. Factory loads will be heavier, but there is a 165 at 2970 listed, assuming a 24” barrel.
It’s basically a more efficient .270 WSM, and burns less powder so the muzzle blast shouldn’t be “horrible”, it will have some bite IMO though.
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One of the short action Lazzeroni calibers might be your ticket. I used Lazzeroni Galaxy load data to work up the handloads for my custom .338 WSM to get 3240 fps with Barnes 185 TTSX bullets but from a 26" Shilen barrel. I think that Tomahawk round might be what you are after plus you can buy the ammo direct from Lazzeroni or roll your own. https://www.lazzeroni.com/
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Originally posted by muzzlebrake View PostOne of the short action Lazzeroni calibers might be your ticket. I used Lazzeroni Galaxy load data to work up the handloads for my custom .338 WSM to get 3240 fps with Barnes 185 TTSX bullets but from a 26" Shilen barrel. I think that Tomahawk round might be what you are after plus you can buy the ammo direct from Lazzeroni or roll your own. https://www.lazzeroni.com/
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