This discussion started over in classifieds, figured I'd better move it over here!

Looking at 7mm Berger 180's v. .30 cal Nosler Accubond 200's and Berger 210's.

Quote Originally Posted by wbm
Reason I am seeking trade: I realize the 30's, and ultimatly the 338's do a better job of carrying energy at long range.
With the exception of the 338 the 30's don't really don't do anything the 7mm bore size doesn't do better. Right now I'm shooting a 7mm magnum with Berger 180's at 2900fps. Ballistics wise the 30's just can't keep up with it at 1000.
Quote Originally Posted by cowboyarcher
Are you talking drop or energy Bill?

I am showing a 300 WM at 3100 fps (probably too gerenous) with the Berger 210's dropping 233" at 1000 yards. and it carries 2000 ft/lbs to 700 yards or so.

The 7 WSM is sending the 180's at 3000 fps, dropping 244" at 1000 yards, and carrying 2000 ft/lbs to about 550 yards.

A hot 338 will beat them both handily in the energy department.

It's not the drop that concerns me, I want a ton of energy to hit that elk.

Maybe my caluclations are off!

Anyhow, at this time, I am leaning heavily towards a 300 Win Mag, on a LA.
Quote Originally Posted by wbm
Maybe my calculations are off!
They are indeed. Berger 180g VLD with a BC=.659 at 3000fps 3.5" high at 100 for a zero at 300 is moving 1735fps at 1000 with a drop of -213" 500 yard energy is 2150!

The .338 Lapua is just superb! Nothing below it can match it at 1000 plus for sure. Have a friend who is shooting the 250g Lapua Scenar BC=.675 at 2900fps. Tie up the dog put the kids in the house and hang on...SCREAMING round! ;D