Hunting load ballistic 260/6.5, 7-08, 308, share your hunting load ballistic?

[ironsighter]

I figured the same thing with regards to his velocity goals. That said, a 7mm08 will not come close to his goal. a 140gr accubond 7mm pill starting at 2850 is down to 1976 @ 500yds, and falls under 2200fps at around 360yds. A 140gr Trophy Bonded Tip starting @ 2800fps is down to 2200fps @300yds and down to 1838 @ 500yds. (Federal Premium factory numbers)

Hornady claims over 2000fps @500yds with both the 150gr ELD-X (2770fps muzzle, 2037 @ 500) and 139 SST (2950 muzzle, 2059 @ 500yds) which is a bit better than the Federal offerings but still below the OP's goal.

I was going to get into all that and then mention that my pet load for .270 Win is a 150gr SST (BC .525) leaving the barrel at ~2940 and still moving at ~2121 fps at 500y - which still isn't 2200 fps but perhaps "close enough".

Then I thought better of it because he had already chosen the 7mm-08 and I seriously doubt he'll ever poke an animal in Ontario at 500y.

 

[xingyc]

Congratulations bud, most of you are off topic.
I asked for some simple ballistic information, all I got is criticism of my hunting style. TO BE FAIR... ... handful of guys did provide ballistic info, which I'm grateful of. Apparently I got stalkers, who knows exactly how I hunt, how often I practice and my shooting ability. would you lads offer criticism so freely in a bar? I suggest you let that marinate..
I do not plan to shoot animals 500 yards away. I'm simply interested in the ballistic up to 500 yards. For all the critics FYI, I'm comfortable killing small coyote at 300 yards.

 

[Kelly Timoffee]

Congratulations bud, most of you are off topic.
I asked for some simple ballistic information, all I got is criticism of my hunting style. TO BE FAIR... ... handful of guys did provide ballistic info, which I'm grateful of. Apparently I got stalkers, who knows exactly how I hunt, how often I practice and my shooting ability. would you lads offer criticism so freely in a bar? I suggest you let that marinate..
I do not plan to shoot animals 500 yards away. I'm simply interested in the ballistic up to 500 yards. For all the critics FYI, I'm comfortable killing small coyote at 300 yards.

The thing here is to jump down someones throat, it's the GCN way.

PM me if you are looking into more detail on loading, especially the 7/08.

 

[cosmic]

OP - I'm going to guess English is not your first language, as your posts are somewhat challenging to understand... I have trouble understanding why you prefer the 7-08 to your existing 270 for shooting 400-500 yards? Ballistics are inferior, perhaps its the brass thing, or perhaps recoil? For any of the calibers you are contemplating, hitting a deer in the "boiler room" will get the job done, out to 400 y. If you are concerned about hydrostatic shock damage at close range, you shouldn't - there isn't much meat in the "boiler room".
Finally, you are right - no one on the board has insight into your abilities. If you are comfortable taking long shots, go for it. I would like to make you an offer to visit our deer camp in Central Ontario. You will be exposed to all the different types of deer hunting, including hunting with hounds. And you'll meet lots of deer hunters with varying opinions and varying skills. We'll give you a premium watch, so that you get the best opportunity to harvest a deer and demonstrate your skills.

 

[hoytcanon]

Currently, I'm shooting 270win out of Tikka T3, the ballistic is very good, but I really don't like Hornady brass, I only get 2-4 reload out of them, then 20% get neck split and primer hole loosens.
Sometimes I hunt across narrow lakes, the range can go up to 400m. Based on my research, 280 is the best cartridge for my purpose. unfortunately Lapua doesn't offer 280. With some practice, I think 7-08 can do the job. So, I guess 7-08 will be it.
Very strange that Lapua doesn't offer any long action brass, 7*64 is too rare in Canada, and 300 Norma Mag is over kill.

Congratulations bud, most of you are off topic.
I asked for some simple ballistic information, all I got is criticism of my hunting style. TO BE FAIR... ... handful of guys did provide ballistic info, which I'm grateful of. Apparently I got stalkers, who knows exactly how I hunt, how often I practice and my shooting ability. would you lads offer criticism so freely in a bar? I suggest you let that marinate..
I do not plan to shoot animals 500 yards away. I'm simply interested in the ballistic up to 500 yards. For all the critics FYI, I'm comfortable killing small coyote at 300 yards.

You got the responses you got because you opened with a shytey attitude, and nothing has changed all the way through this thread... and your criteria and reasoning doesn't make sense to start with. There are plenty of manufacturers for .270 Win brass and it is a better cartridge than the others you mentioned, so why change?

 

[Kelly Timoffee]

OP - I'm going to guess English is not your first language, as your posts are somewhat challenging to understand... I have trouble understanding why you prefer the 7-08 to your existing 270 for shooting 400-500 yards? Ballistics are inferior, perhaps its the brass thing, or perhaps recoil? For any of the calibers you are contemplating, hitting a deer in the "boiler room" will get the job done, out to 400 y. If you are concerned about hydrostatic shock damage at close range, you shouldn't - there isn't much meat in the "boiler room".
Finally, you are right - no one on the board has insight into your abilities. If you are comfortable taking long shots, go for it. I would like to make you an offer to visit our deer camp in Central Ontario. You will be exposed to all the different types of deer hunting, including hunting with hounds. And you'll meet lots of deer hunters with varying opinions and varying skills. We'll give you a premium watch, so that you get the best opportunity to harvest a deer and demonstrate your skills.

To the OP , please, disregard this statement , the two chamberings are so close that it hurts when comparing numbers, a statement like that implies one choice is insufficient.

There can be a slight trajectory advantage to the .270 but it is minuscule , the 7/08 can typically be regarded are more accurate overall.

When it comes to on game performance, there will be NO difference if you are using similar projectiles loaded to normal capacities.

Hearing that one is inferior ballistically to the other is one person's way to say what their favorite is.Not sure why this poster says one is inferior and in the next sentence says they all will get the job done.

Again, pick the one you like , and become proficient with it , not much more to it than that.

 

[hoytcanon]

To the OP , please, disregard this statement , the two chamberings are so close that it hurts when comparing numbers...

So you rebarrel a T3 .270 to a 7-08? Because you don't like one brand of brass, and you start the thread by demanding numbers and splitting hairs... this is nonsense.

 

[xingyc]

OP - I'm going to guess English is not your first language, as your posts are somewhat challenging to understand... I have trouble understanding why you prefer the 7-08 to your existing 270 for shooting 400-500 yards? Ballistics are inferior, perhaps its the brass thing, or perhaps recoil? For any of the calibers you are contemplating, hitting a deer in the "boiler room" will get the job done, out to 400 y. If you are concerned about hydrostatic shock damage at close range, you shouldn't - there isn't much meat in the "boiler room".
Finally, you are right - no one on the board has insight into your abilities. If you are comfortable taking long shots, go for it. I would like to make you an offer to visit our deer camp in Central Ontario. You will be exposed to all the different types of deer hunting, including hunting with hounds. And you'll meet lots of deer hunters with varying opinions and varying skills. We'll give you a premium watch, so that you get the best opportunity to harvest a deer and demonstrate your skills.

English isn't my first language, the first post also had couple things added after I read other people's post, so it's quite broken... sorry about that.
In my previous post, I'm not really angry at anyone, I just want to cat fish Letterkenny fans, and steer the conversation back.
Thanks for the offer, I probably don't have time this fall/winter season. Hunting with hounds sounds like a lot of fun. If you need to do some prep work next month, I'd love to help.

 

[Kelly Timoffee]

So you rebarrel a T3 .270 to a 7-08? Because you don't like one brand of brass, and you start the thread by demanding numbers and splitting hairs... this is nonsense.

And that's his choice, he wanted data, some gave, some didn't, plain and simple.


This goes back to my many statements about the warm , welcoming and family like attitude here on CGN, what's nonsense is what CGN has turned into.

Here is my example of a thread looking for info..........

Replies...

1) "Use the search function" or "google is your friend"

if it gets past that.........

2)"Should I buy the ..260 Rem or the 7/08 Remington?"
- "Why would you want a .260 when a 6.5 CM is so much better?"
- " You shouldn't be hunting with THAT chambering"
- " You shouldn't be shooting at THAT distance , with THAT chambering"
- " My dad used to shoot a .260 he loved it, I remember being out with him driving in in Dodge Ram"
- " You should drive a Dodge Ram because of ________ "
- " I shoot 1/2 MOA all day long with my 338 on gophers, anything less is under gunned"
- " I shoot 1/2 MOA all day long with my .243 on Bison , anything else is over kill"
And by the end people are discussing between Weber and Broil King for BBQ's as things typically, derail here on CGN.

 

[xingyc]

I started this thread b/c I thought we can all gain something from this. my intention is having people post their ballistic information, so each person can choose the best cartridge for their personal need.
my mistake is adding too much personal information/opinion into the thread, and not stating my intention clearly at the beginning, I got this back-ass-ward....,hence, I've updated the very first post.

since I dragged people into this mess, I figure I own everyone a explanation why I'm looking into other cartridges.
Currently I'm shooting 270 win, the barrel have seen approximately 700-800 rounds. So I'm thinking about a new barrel.
The rifle is Tikka T3 270win with Leupold scope, It is a light package. there are two reasons why I'm looking for new cartridge, first: the recoil, second: short brass life.
rifle with litter recoil is easier to shoot (personally). thus, the lighter cartridges [260/6.5/7-08].
I only get 2-4 reloads from Hornady brass. thus, Lapua brass.
If I can get longer brass life, I can put up with the recoil. or vise versa.
Since I can get a new barrel, why not pick something that better suits my need. My personal maximum hunting limit is 400 yards. If a lighter cartridge like 7-08 can do the job, why not switch. I can save a bit on powder, lighter recoil, and longer brass life.

 

[hoytcanon]

That is better information and a more reasoned argument, but with 700-800 rounds through it, your barrel should have a lot of life left in it. I reiterate, that Hornady brass is not your only option for .270 brass.