I would be interested in what type of ballistic data from powder burners you’re referring to?
Also a real life example would be good.
When the 220 Swift was first introduced, people were using it to kill moose. That didn’t last long. For moose I think the 300 WinMag on up would be more appropriate.
You definitely have my curiosity.
To save some time, I do understand that long thin bullets have much better BC then short fat ones.
My first really long range PB was a 6.5 x 284, Which I hand loaded of course. Now I just use a boring 270…I would have no issue with going after a moose with it if I had to, I would pick appropriate bullets. I would still prefer something a little bit bigger. Something so that if I hit him in the shoulder, it would just blow it apart. if I had to pick out of my own stock right now, I would pick the 9.3 x 74 for moose. With open sites. It’s a pretty anemic old round. If I were going for elk I would go with a 300 H&H, Another anemic old round. And I’m very serious when I say that. They’re not hot rods.
I think this is a great post, I just wish they had chosen a different rifles to compare.
As I mentioned above I’d love to see a version three. But this time pick a hot rod 30 cal, along with a hot rod 25, and maybe throw in the 357 for comparison.
When you cook the pork I would suggest sauerkraut.
mike
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