Bowhntr6pt
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Loading a bi-pod on a truck hood, or any other slick surface, is easy... just use a sling. Connect the ends of the sling to each leg, wrap the sling behind your elbow, and press into it.
I am not sure you are processing correctly from my view.So let me see if I'm processing this correctly?
It has been done, and more. But should it have been attempted? On two legged varmints probably, on four legged critters only if two legged varmints got to go HOME to thier families. JMHO. Perhaps it's time to declare that I have made such shots in the past. But that was strictly upon Government Orders. Not to mention I wasn't harvesting the game I took the shot upon. Wink-Wink, nod-nod.500yards ???
Uhhhhhh ..... NO !! ---- SAWMAN
It may have been prudent using the SMK (much better BC than say a Nossler Partition.) at 600+ yards. Less deflection and better trajectory. Just saying.just for a reference for you...we..2 spotters and one shooter...took a deer at 606 yards. There were no churches or public gatherings in sight from the field. We had been banging steel at 500 yards when the deer came out at what looked like 75 yards to the left of the steel. I was on the LRF and couldn't get a reading on the target...light issues I assume. We sent a round base on the shooters MOA reading...shooter new to ranging with a reticle...the guy on the spotting scope didn't see trace or impact but I saw the impact in the branches behind the deer with the 6X LRF. He called the adjustment to the shooter and sent the round. We were shooting SMKs...deer was quartering away...the bullet entered between the rib cage and the ham. A small portion of the bullet fraged and was under the skin in front of the opposing ham. The remainder exited the front shoulder..went into the neck...then out the other side of the neck...DRT. I know...you aren't supposed to use Match Bullets for hunting...but they will work. I know it was 606 because I went to the deer and ranged back to the other truck in the field.
psst...I think he was talking about 500 from the road...just my best guess
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Deer don't require a Partition bullet
Not really
Sierra 142gr SMK BC .626 (G1)
Hornady 143gr ELD-X BC .625 (G1)
Nosler 142gr ABLR BC .625 (G1)
Yeah the 6.5 Partition at advertised 2750 fps with a .49 BC isn't going to be sipping along at over 1800 fps @ 400 yards, So hunters taking shots at even 400 yards are going to need to be real particular about thier projectiles.you can safely use 3200-3300 fps at the muzzle. You left out the beginning of spin drift with your environmental factors.
I did give you a good Nosler example with the Accubond Long Range bullet. I might use the Partition in maybe a .243 and keep it inside 400...otherwise I have no real use for them. I am not limited by factory fodder.
At 600 yards I wouldn't have to rub elbows with anything that one of those 3 bullets I listed wouldn't kill...I could just be still.
If it's for SHTF then it absolutely should be 308, just for sheer availability. Hands down. Doesn't matter what model bolt action or how long the barrel is or what the twist rate is if you can't find ammo. You will always be able to find 308, if for no other reason then the fact that our military uses it everywhere they go, and the military will have it for years after the gun stores have all been looted and all importation has ceased.I do a little hunting. Primarily hog, which I have a semi-auto 308 already set up. I just want to be able to reach out reliably when I decide to diversify. And I need a reliable bolt action to compliment my Arsenal if SHTF.
My hog murder machine:
And as a sniper team, your "hog murder machine" can back up your sniper rifle with the same logistics if they're both in 308. Get a bolt action in 308 that also uses the same mag as the hog murder machine and you're in business, and business is goodI do a little hunting. Primarily hog, which I have a semi-auto 308 already set up. I just want to be able to reach out reliably when I decide to diversify. And I need a reliable bolt action to compliment my Arsenal if SHTF.
My hog murder machine:
6.5 ELD-X 143 has a .625 g-1 BC and muzzle around 2700 from factory ammo.
3.6 mils up @600 from 100 yard zero
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.308 Eldx 178 has a .552 G-1 BC and Muzzle around 2600 from factory ammo.
4.2 mil up @600 from 100yard zero
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Its right around 500-600 yards comparing these Comparable High BC hunting bullets that the better Bc of the 6.5 start to show in energy on target and maintaining that velocity longer And is nearly still 2000 fps and 1300 ftlbs at 600 yards. Notice its still well supersonic at 1300 yards
Love me some .308, but 6.5cm has the long range advantage.
Rerun these numbers but with a 10 mph wind at 180 degrees. That 308 is getting blown off the range. Also run those 223/556 numbers with a 10 mph wind.Good Golly Miss Molley, ain't no need to take game at 600 yards. So since your strictly talking punching paper, the 6.5 eats barrel throats at twice the rate of the .308 Win. Add up your cost and refigure, not to mention that the 6.5 is only allowed to shoot in F-Class unlimited. So once again I'll illiterate, hands down the .308 Win rules afield, costs less paper punching, and offers you a greater ability to compete in more matches. Please check the specs! There are reasons why cartridges become classics and others are wildcats. JMHO.
OBTW: Perhaps the 5.56/.223 currently holds all the records on the 600 yard range?
Ouch!!!!!!!!!! Perhaps another paper punching conversation?