Just seems like such a trivial difference between the size of these cartridges and their shell and powder...
Why do they perform differently, or dramatically different?
Why do they perform differently, or dramatically different?
Why do they perform differently, or dramatically different?
Pish posh. Are you saying that the trajectory difference between the .308 Win and 300 win mag, bullet style and weight being equally, will have similar flight paths? I think not.They don't.
With modern loads there isn't enough difference between any of them to matter when bullets hit hide. With the best loads very few people can shoot well enough to ever notice any tiny bit of difference in trajectory.
Some are older rounds and traditional loads for them were limited to the technology, bullets and powder of the day. Newer chamberings take advantage of newer technology, but if the newer technology is applied to the older rounds they will often equal or beat the newer chamberings. At least come close enough to not matter.
In essence, correct. But his wording means to me, by your example, that a 7x57 vs a 7/08, with powders, brass, and bullets being equal, the elder chambering would be superior.I have no business speaking for jmr40, but if he was thinking of a 7X57 compared to a 7mm-08, or a 7X64 and a 280 Remington, or a 300 H&H and a 300 WSM, or a 8mm Brenneke and a 325 WSM, I'd say he has a good point.
Some are older rounds and traditional loads for them were limited to the technology, bullets and powder of the day. Newer chamberings take advantage of newer technology, but if the newer technology is applied to the older rounds they will often equal or beat the newer chamberings. At least come close enough to not matter.
Because the devil's in the ballistic details:Just seems like such a trivial difference between the size of these cartridges and their shell and powder...
Why do they perform differently, or dramatically different?