Long-range coyote

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This was your question
What is the advantage of using the necked up 6.5-284 case over the 30-06 case? I see the 284 case is slightly fatter but the 30-06 case is longer. Is there a powder space advantage?
This is the answer, from post #14
.POWDER: Hodgdon 414 / 62.0 gr...

BULLET: Hornady 155 gr. A-MAX / bullet seated .005 into lands...

VELOCITY: 3,400 fps...

COMMENTS: A "standard" primer dropped velocity 72 fps. when compared to the magnum primer, now used in the load...


***30-06 Ackley Improved***

CASE: Lapua 30-06 / Match prepped / fireformed in custom barrel and chamber...

PRIMER: Federal 210 Match...

POWDER: IMR-4350 / 55.2 gr...
There are also advantages to the shorter, fatter case besides the obvious one of volume. Still, that's a LOT of velocity difference for that much difference in powder capacity. Then again, the 284 case is using a 155 grain and the 30-06 is using a 208 grain.

What I'm wondering is why a .30 cal over a 6.5-284?? It sure works well, just wondering of your thoughts on advantages..
 
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Me personally, I don't like the 6.5 calibers. Nothing wrong with them, I just have no use for them....


284 Winchester case vs. 30-06 case - I just wanted something a little bit different....
 
sorry, just have to ask ...

settled the crosshairs on ones front shoulder, gently squeezed the trigger

sorry, I just have to ask, was the one you hit the one you settled on, or an innocent bystander?

but all kidding aside, congratulations on a great shot and good riddance to one more coyote.
 
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