Just understand that you can put together the flattest shooting, most accurate AR type rifle possible, but at 1000+ yards, it probably won't compete with the best bolt actions. We really neednt measure individual cartridges/bullets because just two things determine drop: muzzle velocity and bullet B.C. Ive used it with great success on mule deer, whitetails, elk, and moose. It wasnt until the late 1980s that the Navy started looking at the .300 Win. The 27 Nosler bests the .270 Winchester by about 400 fps with 150-grain bullets. rating) driven more slowly. On the downside, the Dasher can be finicky with respect to feeding since it is so short and has a steep 40-degree shoulder. Q: Ron, I would love to see you do a video on the all-time flattest shooting rifle. Based on the antique .404 Jeffery cartridge case, the 27 Nosler is the first new .277-caliber rifle cartridge since the .270 Winchester Short Magnum, which was introduced almost 20 years ago. If I am just putting holes in paper at 1000+ I'd go 6mm Creed, 6mm Dasher, or 6x47 Lapua. For me a guy who likes hitting steel at long range this article was extremely helpful. Other cartridges have come along in recent times that are designed better than the .300 Win. As originally designed in 1963, the .300 Win. I also encourage others to understand that their limits legitimately aren't limits for other people sometimes. Prices vary greatly for rifles, but feeding them is a whole different story even if you reload. Type your email address and well send Nosler Trophy Grade Long Range with a 129-grain AccuBond Long Range bullet at 3,400 fps. The rebated . I don't know if you're from the east, but that argument is typically made from someone who lives in the east and hunts woods. They each have pros and cons. That's it. wins again with just 218.5 inches of drop, the 27 Nosler moves into second place with its 150-grain bullet falling only 225.8 inches. It is a .284 Wichester necked down to 6.5mm, or .260 caliber. Also the 300 Win? It is the flattest shooting option you can get. Nosler Trophy Grade with a 130-grain Nosler AccuBond at 2900 fps. Because it uses aerodynamically efficient 6.5mm bullets it has outstanding downrange capabilities. Federal Premium, 130-grain Terminal Ascent, .308 Winchester will win no ballistic awards. Now, you might think this cartridge is new and unproven. That includes the 6 Dasher, 6 GT, 6 BRA, and 6 BRX, along with the 6.5mm and 6mm Creedmoors. and .300 Win. We'll only use the information provided according to our privacy policy. Among his requirements were that the cartridge for the rifle should be able to kill a 1,000-pound animal with one shot, that the ammunition should be widely available, that the practical field accuracy of the rifle, which should weigh seven pounds or less with scope and sling and be no longer than 39 inches from butt to muzzle, should be 2 MOA, demonstrated by the shooter placing 3-shot groups on a 200 yard target that measure four inches or less. Nosler Trophy Grade Accubond 165-grain .308 Win. are tough to beat. At 100 yards with black powder 50 kaliber. After Weatherbys 6.5-300 Magnum did not win as many hearts and minds as theyd hoped, Weatherby rethought the 6.5mm cartridge and developed the 6.5 RPM (Rebated Precision Magnum). That is also something to take account of with regards to a hunting bullet. That being said, no, the 300WM will not fall out of the sky at 1100m. While there are newer cartridges around, many of them are derived from the .308, and all are measured against it. Perhaps you or other readers here can find the ultimate winner! Its moderate recoil, inherent accuracy, and proven lethality is why it is such a great choice for new hunters. RELATED: The 10 Best Rifle Bullets for Long-Range Shooting. Barnes and Remington also have loads for hunting and long-range precision shooting. Recoil is negligible, making it a great option for hunter with sensitive shoulders. in the 1960s when Marine Lance Corporal Carlos Hathcock used the round to win the Wimbledon Cup, a 1,000-yard rifle competition in 1965. Here are some examples shot dead flat, meaning the bullet departs the muzzle perfectly horizontally with no sight angle above the bore. I may be wrong, and its ok for me to be wrong. Adding this .30-caliber to the family was a no-brainer and, in fact, wildcatters had done so from nearly the moment the .338 Win. When we think of benchrest, our minds instantly go to the 6 PPC, which has been a dominant cartridge in benchrest since the 1980s. Big, heavy rifles, lots of recoil. High ballistic coefficient bullets around 100 grains give this round excellent performance out to 1,000 yards. inherent in 6.5mm (.264) caliber bullets. I had my own doubts because I am a bit of a cynic. It also induced instability that rendered the round unstable and inaccurate at 800 yards and beyond. The long-time standard bearers are Federals two Gold Medal Match loads, the 168- and 175-grain BTHPs. There are not many places you can shoot 500 yards. Prior this Ive been an old school kinda guy, shooting offhand and making sure I can hit what I aim at out to 300 yards. John B. Even though I love my Creedmoors, my 7mm Rem. Why? When coupled with bullets that have a high ballistic coefficient, the, It also has less wind drift and less bullet drop than the .223 Remington or the 6.5 Grendel. If you ever take your game at distances longer than 200 yards, you may want to use one of these 3 flattest shooting rifle cartridges to reduce bullet drop and improve your chances at bagging that big buck. When coupled with bullets that have a high ballistic coefficient, the results are impressive. Why It Made the Cut: The .308 Winchester is the ultimate jack-of-all-trades long-range caliber. When I wrote about the event, many commenters called me a liar for suggesting that a .223 Rem./5.56 NATO could shoot that far. The 6.5 PRC, 7mm Rem. I then went about correcting it for the 300-yard target. Both are great game droppers. Subscribe to OL+ for our best feature stories and photography. Since the velocities tend to be mild (2850 fps is usual) it is also easy for shooters to manage the rifle recoil and spot their hits and misses, which is another key to success in practical rifle competition. Need to recheck your math when you were talking about the .416 Barrett clinking at 5497m. Your words is like a Bible. You can even pick it up at your local neighborhood Wal-Mart. This is mainly because the .308 Winchester is a heavier, slower bullet. Based on the old .404 Jeffery case, its the same length as the .30/06, which means it works in standard-length actions. That involves shooting ballistically aero-efficient bullets at moderate velocities with the understanding that they will retain their speed and shoot flatter at long distances while generating mild recoil and good barrel life. Ill be honest; I may be a huge Grendel fanboy. But I suspect the 220 Swift will hang on as our Flat Trajectory Champ or close to it at quasi-sensible hunting distances. Bill Poor recently claimed to hit a target at 5280 yards/4837 meters or 3 miles. The new Federal Premium, 130-grain Terminal Ascent load with a muzzle velocity of 2825 fps shoots flat and the bullet is tough enough to handle up close impacts while still delivering good. But you wouldnt want to hunt with it. Ken Whitmore is a husband, father of two, and prior service United States Marine. The RPM does not have a belt or the customary Weatherby radiused shoulder, and it was designed to go with an ultra-light hunting rifle. Prices can be high for match-grade ammo, but Wolf offers extremely affordable plinking ammo with their 100-grain FMJ steel-case loads. There's plenty of people that are just fine a 500 yds. Still, 2 inches high was all it needed. Why It Made the Cut: The 6.5 Creedmoor brought affordable long-range performance to the masses. And to reach out that faryoull need some quality glass, so check out our article on the Best Long Range Scopes. ( The Weatherby 257 is also greatly favored by Western hunters)." Another downside is that the 6mm Creedmoor does not buck the wind as well as its bigger brother, the 6.5 Creedmoor. Richard Mann was born and raised in West Virginia and has hunted from the Montana mountains to the green hills of Africa. Only a handful of .277-caliber cartridges are made today, but the .270 Winchester is still by far the most popular, given all the guns and loads out there for it. But don't let that stop you and keep us informed of your progress. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. The 223 WSSM might even beat the Swift, although its nearly obsolete already. Its pinpoint accuracy makes it deadly on these animals to 500 yards and more. Some people take their rifle out two weeks before the season and fire a dozen shots, these people probably fall into the 50 or 100 yard category. But lack of convenience is certainly the Big Kahuna. The reason why 6.5mm cartridges are exploding in popularity is because they are ultra-efficient. It's a pre-64 and well it's not used much now. I hate to be so critical here but when you start a list of "best long range cartridges" with the 5.56 you have immediately started off by being disingenuous. Another downside is that the 6mm Creedmoor does not buck the wind, It honestly feels like cheating when you are behind a quality 6.5 Creedmoor. Another and even better option for reaching out to a big game animal with an AR15 is the 6.5 Grendel. Ive not done the King of 2 mile thing but if I were younger it would have appealed to me. Wind drift @10mph. Not only are new loads being offered, new ARs and even bolt action rifles for the Grendel are being introduced. I zeroed it at about 2 inches high at 200 yards. Rate it below. (I looked into it once but can't remember exactly.. To comply with the rules of warfare that prohibited the use of hollow-point ammunition, Federal had to burnish the tips of the 180-grain Sierra Matchkings they were loading. Mag. Where the 6.5 Creedmoor excels is with its engineering. While they are relatively close within 500 yards, at 1,000 yards, the .308 Winchester has 4 feet more drop when you compare a 6.5 CM 140-grain ELD vs. a .308 Win 168-grain ELD. All Rights Reserved, My Group Therapy: Shooting Log Book | 100 pages (6"x9") | Record Target Shooting Data & Improve your Skills and Precision Paperback June 13, 2019. I mention 600 fairly arbitrarily because we owe it to the animal to try to get as close as we can. Accuracy matters. For extreme long-range competition there are a host of specialized rounds designed to hit targets placed two miles (or more) from the shooter. With their Vanguard line you can do it for less than $900. I was going to ask about the 7mms as well. With the exception of the 7mm Remington Magnum, cartridges of this diameter have never been as popular in America as they should bemaybe because this was the caliber of the Imperial German Army and the Nazis. It happened to shoot the, ammo, but Wolf offers extremely affordable plinking ammo with their, Once dialed in, I was able to put rounds on a steel silhouette, Ammunition choices have increased lately, and Hornady has ammunition with the, none of these choices are necessarily easy on the pocketbook, with most loads over $1/round. Quick story.. .300 Win Mag is your ticket. The lack of factory offerings is one reason the 6 GT might overtake the Dasher. I would love if you had any info on a ar-10 or 15 barrel in bolt replacement that would fit in my palmetto guns for the 6.5 prc ???? Regarding the comment on the 6.5C, the laws of aerodynamics don't agree with you. got another cut at the plate thanks in large part to Jeff Hoffman, the owner of Black Hills Ammunition, who successfully advocated for loading the .300 with a 220-grain bullet at 2,800 fps. An F-Class shooter engages the 1,000-yard target at the Wendover, Utah, Air Force range (inactive). That's quite a round. It may be a bit rough on barrels, but this cartridge shoots so flat you probably wont care. The third time proved to be the charm. Considered by many to be the optimum long-range, large-game cartridge, the .300 Winchester Magnum has proven itself worldwide. Definitely agree with that statement. A good example of a rifle that demonstrates the .308s long-range chops is this rifle I built with Shilen a few years back. These are the calibers that I have seen shot to 2000 yards or more that are very accurate. ), neither of which is conducive to good accuracy. Most often you just have to buy a Weatherby rifle to get one, and while that used to be an expensive proposition, its not anymore. or .30/06 could make that claim was an age ago. rem. However, it proved to be mostly a flash in the pan. While still a great long-range precision shooting cartridge, it is starting to lose ground to newer and softer shooting cartridges.". Why It Made the Cut: The .300 Win. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. These cartridges all drop less than 255 at 1,000 yards. At the end of WWII, when NATO was forming, the members wanted a flat shooting cartridge good out to seriously long-range, without the weight of a full-sized rifle round like the .30-06. It is a screamer, and with increased velocity comes increased range. While that incredibly fast 6.5-300 Wby. Factory rifles and ammunition options are limited here, too, but based on the ballistic abilities of this cartridge, thats likely to change sooner rather than later. When I first got my Weatherby, I went to zero my scope. When talking about long-range calibers and their best applications, the immediate question pops up: For what? Mag, which were rolled out in 1958. His custom-made barrels had a 1:17 twist. A .270 Win is one of the flattest shooting rifles that won't beat you silly, but it still drops over three feet at 500 yds (and don't forget wind drift; it's easily =/< to drop, always a big factor). projectiles begins to add up and they shoot flatter at extreme range. Worth a look anyway. Swifts 150-grain Scirocco at 3,036 fps delivers outstanding terminal performance. A few years back I took a very nicely built AR-15 to Buck Doyles training facility where a group of us shot out to 1,100 yards on steel targets. A popular western big-game cartridge, the 7mm Magnum doubles as an excellent tool for long-range target shooting. A 180 grain bullet traveling over 2300fps at 500 yards? For example, my Allterra Arms 6.5 PRC shoots Hornady 143-grain ELD-X bullets at 2950 fps. Looks like another article telling us it's ok to shoot at an elk from 500 yards away. Serious long-range shooters shouldn't make compromises; 6 mm ARC bullets will reach 1,000 yards before any of the others and they will also remain supersonic longer, too. But putting the emotional draws to the cartridge aside, there are still plenty of pragmatic reasons for the choice. no mention of 338 lapua? Im curious and find myself being sucked in- LOL, Honestly I love my 7mm win mag 1000 yard shots, I have a Thompson center venture 7mag with a vortex viper 6.5-24x50 scope and have dropped coyotes at 800 yards. If it makes you feel better to hate the 6.5 Creedmoor, go ahead. But with this dead-flat launch angle we get an accurate picture of pure drop. Is it under a spell? To which I would answer neither the 300WM or the .338. From 600 to 1000 yards they use a 300 Winchester. With a growing choice of ammo from 90-130 grain projectiles and the benefit of a great ballistic coefficient with the 6.5mm bullet, 500+ yard shooting can be almost boring. The 6.5C shoots bullets that are more aerodynamic (higher BC) and at faster speeds.. The .30-06 Cartridge Ballistics The 6.5 Creedmoor will remain supersonic out to 1,400 yards and is quickly becoming the most popular long-range, big-game cartridge in the world. Mag. Thats a lot of freedom. But that can also vary from projectile to projectile. They usually start at around $300. But the 220 Swift is not a legal big game cartridge in many states and the 40-grain bullet is a poor choice for big game where the Swift is legal. The .308 Winchester will win no ballistic awards; its simply a shorter version of the time-tested and beloved .30/06. Hathcock, of course, went on to become the most storied Marine sniper in history in Viet Nam in the following years, though he didnt do it with a .300 Win. This "best" list is a list of "best" for the author, others mileage may vary. Charged with Reloder 19 and 22 powders, the round performed well at 1,000 yards during the Navys accuracy testing with the extreme spreads of the groups measuring 10.79 and 10.68 inches respectively. Im drawn to this new interest in long range. quickly established itself as a go-to hunting round for Western big game and international hunting. Norma offers a 156-grain Oryx load that wont shoot as flat but provides great terminal performance. In general, lightweight bullets driven very fast shoot flatter than heavier bullets with better aerodynamics (high B.C. At the end of the day, your skill and time on a rifle is a much larger factor on how ethical a shot is. I can only second what Rick says about the .257 Weatherby magnum. Just my 2 cents plus change. My first successful hunt with a rifle was an antelope (ie, very small kill zone compared to an elk) shot at 330 yards. As for its effectiveness on game, theres little doubt about its track record there. I fully AGREE. I shoot a lot of team matches and although I run a 6mm GT (another fine round that has the potential to knock the 6mm Dasher from its perch), my shooting partner runs a 6mm Dasher, so Ive seen what it can do first-hand. Mag. (For anyone who gets worked up about the fact that the .30/06 isnt on this list, feel free to swap it with this one, as long as you dont mind the extra kick. (, We noticed that you have previously logged in with your, Check what do you get by creating an account, Bookmark and compare your favorite firearms, 7 Best Long-Range Cartridges: Hit Stuff Really Far Away, While this may not be the first cartridge that comes to mind for long-range shooting, with an appropriate bullet, the compact .223 Remington or 5.56 NATO is, If you choose to shoot long-range with a .223 Remington, I highly suggest shooting longer, heavier bullets with a 1:7 rifle twist. Any cartridge that is enjoyable to shoot in a rifle is one a hunterwhether new or experiencedwill be more apt to practice with. I competed in many 1000 yard and 1500 meter competitions. Both are far more exceptional than the 5 you chose. If I reload then a wildcat cartridge like 6x47 Lapua. For hunting at extended ranges, the 6.5 PRC and .300 Win. We haven't gotten any trigger time with it yet, but I'm hoping to do some testing soon. Don't need to be a super-awesome-Operator or competitive shooter to know this. And stay in touch with newsletters of our best articles on techniques, guns, & gear. . None of them will turn you into a trained sniper, but if youve put in the range time and have the skills to stretch it out, these 10 cartridges have the reach and the thump to put game on the ground from the next canyon over. Twenty years ago, Winchester introduced the .270 WSM (Winchester Short Magnum). All of those things and more must be perfect. Its the little 220 Swift (center) pushing a 40-grain bullet! (The main exception would be shooting canyon to canyon - you may not be able to get closer) I personally won't take shots that have a time of flight of about .5, .6 seconds so time of flight becomes an issue also. Why It Made the Cut: The .30 Stewart shot the smallest 5-shot group in history. That's mid-range, not even long-range, by many people's standards. All kidding aside, the 6.5 Grendel is an amazing cartridge. After reaching out to 1,250 yards on a trip to the amazing High Bar Homestead in Gillette, WY, I am now a firm believer in the .224 Valkyrie. Right here: ".300 Winchester Magnum is a favorite of hunters around the world for big game at long range. The one up top is tipped with an 80-grain Barnes TTSX, while the other has a 110-grain Nosler AccuBond. Maximum effective range is out to 1,200 yards, and the round really comes into its own at 800 to 1,000. With the popularity of this cartridge due to Americas favorite rifle, the AR15, more and more people are stretching out its legs. For Cooper, the .308 Winchester fit the bill. RELATED: 6.5 Creedmoor: The New King of Cartridges? The haters claim it is over-hyped by the outdoor media (certainly true), that it is inadequate for game larger than deer (false), and that its no better than older classic cartridges (also not the case). Covering all of them would practically be a novel, so I am going to stop short here. But where in the article does he even mention big game hunting. Everything on this list at the face value of the descriptor "long range" can be beaten out by better rounds, all of them. There is too much to go wrong and game animals aren't targets or enemies. Then the 400 yard. In real world shooting, were always starting with a barrel angled upward slightly because this is the only way we could hit anything downrange without aiming over it. There are plenty of factory guns and ammunition to choose from, and it is an easy cartridge to reload. Tikka T3 CTR Tikka rifles are excellent shooters. Although it will always be there and ready if the need arises. Ammo prices are a bit steeper than the previously mentioned cartridges, but the, While I was in Wyoming, I was able to test and evaluate the .224 Valkyrie with a rifle from Palmetto State Armory. Over the years the round has set numerous records in 600- and 1,000-yard benchrest competitions, so when the PRS started to catch on in 2012, it wasnt long before those shooters started looking at this stubby little round. My go to for long range hunting are the 7mm STW and 6.5-300 weatherby. Its not all hype. That is just my opinion. A personal favorite of mine is the Federal Premium 130-grain Bergers, which at the time of this writing costs $1.50/round. Get proficient on YOUR time. The 308 is a good round and in many cases there's no reason to replace it with a 6.5C unless you just want to.. On the other hand if you're starting fresh, there's not much reason to buy a 308 over a 6.5C. While I was in Wyoming, I was able to test and evaluate the .224 Valkyrie with a rifle from Palmetto State Armory. Mag. This upstart has been on a tear since its introduction in 2007 and evokes passionate responsesboth pro and conlike no other cartridge in recent memory. .260 Rem., .243, 6.5 x something, etc. No real adjustment necessary. He said stuff. gear. (The only reasons I can think of to buy the 308 is if you are going compete in a competition that requires that caliber or you already have plenty of reloading gear for the 308 and you don't want to change that over also. As with Hornadys two recent 6.5 caliber introductions, it has found favor with long-range competitors, but also with hunters who like to hit at distance with heavy bullets. . Mag. Yup, the .257 beats everybody in speed and long-range accuracy, at least out to 500-600 yards (except the .22 Swift, and it drops off after a couple of hundred yards) . An added benefit with the .223 Remington is cheap, readily available ammo. If you handloaded the same heavy bullets used in the 224V and had a custom rifle built with a faster twist rate (1:8), it would either match or slightly beat the 224V. For that blacktail hunt I ended up creating a rifle with the now-defunct Legendary Arms Works with my friend Mike Hudgins. In general, lightweight bullets driven very fast shoot flatter than heavier bullets with better aerodynamics (high B.C. Mag. Mag., while having to put up with significantly less recoil. 218 in. is the perfect Goldilocks round. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. Thats what makes a long-range hunters heart go pitter patter, and its what has kept Weatherby in business since 1945. john cooperi have 7mm browning a bollt what is the best over the counter round you can buy. Numbers are one thing. 36 in. I wasnt there to see it actually happen, but I dont doubt that it could have. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. Shooting a 180-grain bullet (.507 G1 BC) at 2,960 fps and sighted in 1.5 inches high at 100 yards, the .300 Win. Ammo prices are a bit steeper than the previously mentioned cartridges, but the American Eagle 75-grain TMJs are relatively easy on the wallet. Like the 26 Nosler, the 28 is based on the 404 Jeffery case and will remain supersonic out past 1,750 yards. Mag. 103 in. Once dialed in, I was able to put rounds on a steel silhouette with ease. I've been toting a T3 Lite Stainless in .308 Winchester for many years. For good reason. Yes, you can. That, combined with their relatively small size, means that compared to cartridges of similar powder capacity, the 6.5s will almost always do more, in terms of external and terminal ballistics, with less recoil. wanting to hunt with it as wells a compete win PRC Im thinking it is all that Ineed and a little more. It happened to shoot the Federal Premium 90-grain Sierra Match Kings very well and hitting a steel torso was fairly regular between myself and my shooting buddy, Kat Ainsworth. we started testing in VIET-NAM, they were great, even at LONG range. Wisconsin. Besides recoil, the downside is the limited availability of factory ammunition and rifles. Those folks who actually do have that great deal of training and practice, once again, know better than to take outrageously long shots on our valuable big game animals. The ultimate open-country hunting cartridge. No, its not a 6.5 Creedmoor, but few things are. Throw in the extra expense of spotting scopes, expensive scopes and precision rifle builds, time for reloading sub MOA cartridges, etc., and one can see a lot of time, money and devotion are required. However, none of these choices are necessarily easy on the pocketbook, with most loads over $1/round. So it just depends , but I wouldn't lump 556, 224, etc into this category. headspaces off the belt and has a significant amount of slop at the shoulder (about .004 in. If I want to be a King of 2 Mile shooter .375 Cheytac hands down followed by a .50 BMG, if I want to overwatch an infantry squad either .338 Win Mag or .50 BMG, if cost isn't an issue Anzio Ironworks 20mm (yes 20mm), Barrett, AI, or a full up custom build. Its tough, simple, and in the words of Jacob Bynum who helped with the process, sloppy and stupid, which is meant as a compliment with respect to the rifles ability to digest any .308 ammo, no matter how poorly made, and shoot it well. When it came out in 1925, 300 yards was considered about the max distance for shots on game, and the .270 Winchester was quickly recognized as one of, if not the, best commercial option for that. Of these the 6mm Dasher is the current champ, in terms of popularity and winning. Developed in 2007 by Hornady, the 6.5 Creedmoor has a parent case with the .30 TC, which was originally based on the .308 Winchester. One of the advantages of the 300 Winchester Magnum is that it can be loaded in a long-rifle action rather than a more expensive Magnum receiver. The process of forming the brass is laborious. The correct response is, for what? I kinda thought 7mil rem mag would be there somewhere. Is it the 6.5 CM on steriodes but with out the kick of the 300 win mag? To explain the nuances of rifle twist rates, you can read my previous article about AR-15 Twist Rates! Bullets of this diameter are easily configured to have extremely high ballistic coefficients. mag. Its parent case, the 6.5 Creedmoor, has an amazing pedigree for long-range shooting. 53 in. I also want to give credit to a couple of long-range AR cartridges that deserve honorable mention. The key to the Dasher and these other rounds is their consistency. This newer Weatherby 6.5 combines plenty of gas with manageable recoil. BUCK DOYLE. We could go into all sorts of great cartridges that frankly its hard to find anything that is a clear cut winner in the group. Whether you're shooting a break-action, pump-action, or semiautomatic, Sign up for the Field & Stream newsletter and get the latest intelligence straight to your inbox. The problem with articles like this is that it gives younger readers (whose experience likely includes playing call of duty or watching American sniper) the false impression that any of these rounds will simply do the trick without a great deal of training and practice. Not to mention lugging all the equipment and having spotters. Needless to say youre not going to find one of these rifles, or the ammo, on your gun store shelf anytime soon. Many western hunters still swear by the 220 Swift as a pronghorn and mule deer round. drops 6.7 inches at 300 yards and just under 20 inches at 400 yards.
