Ultimate Big Game Long Range SHORT ACTION caliber

[LoonWulf]

You lost me a 250 grain bullet in 284win???

Pretty sure he ment 150 and 160 respectively.

 

[JeeperCreeper]

I use 338 RCM here in Alaska.

Handloading can be tricky though, because handloads can not keep up with factory loads because Hornady has a super secret recipe.

I have some of their Superformance powder, but need to track down some recipes to see if I can get close to "box" ammo.

But, it's a great caliber of it took off. Same with 325 WSM.

 

[Varminterror]

I suppose range is up to 500 yards max for target, 300 to 400 on game of we are capable of repeatable results in a small enough group

For this, on any North American Big Game, I’m not convinced I should even bother with a magnum cartridge. A 6.5 creed or 7-08 AI (or 7 SAW) would do what you’re asking with 1/3 less powder, less blast, and less recoil, AND better brass available.

Then again, when I spend the money for out of state tags, with a hand comfortable taking game out to around 750 yards in most conditions, I take a 300win mag afield.

 

[bearman49709]

You lost me a 250 grain bullet in 284win???

Yep, changed to say 150 and 160. As they say getting older stinks but better than the alternative.

Pretty sure he ment 150 and 160 respectively.

You are correct.

 

[BreechFace]

7mm08
308 Win
6.5 PRC
280/280AI

My preference is in the 7mm vein so I would go with 7mm08 or 280/280AI. And since you said long range shots, then 280AI would be it.