This video compares the .30-06 Springfield to its 'children' cartridges: .25-06, .270 Win, .280 AI, and .35 Whelen, through penetration tests on lumber, steel, concrete, and sand. The .35 Whelen demonstrates superior penetration, shattering lumber and piercing steel, while sand proves an effective backstop for all tested calibers. The .30-06 itself shows more impact than its smaller variants but is outclassed by the .35 Whelen.
This video provides an expert-level comparison of popular rifle cartridges for Western big game hunting, focusing on factors like flat shooting, wind resistance, and energy at range. The speaker, an experienced firearms instructor, analyzes calibers from .243 Winchester to .300 PRC, offering practical advice on their suitability for elk and other large game. The 7 PRC is ultimately recommended as the top choice for backcountry hunting due to its modern design and performance.
The 7mm Rem Mag offers a slight velocity advantage (approx. 70 fps) over the 280 AI, but with diminishing returns in terms of powder usage and recoil. The 280 AI is more efficient, allowing for shorter barrels and better magazine capacity. While the 7mm Rem Mag boasts superior rifle and ammunition availability, the 280 AI can safely fire standard .280 Remington rounds.
This Gun Talk Radio episode discusses the suitability of 7mm cartridges for long-range shooting, specifically addressing a caller's question about the 280 AI for Precision Rifle Series (PRS) competition. Host Tom Gresham explains why 7mm rifles are not ideal for PRS, delving into ballistics and recoil. The discussion also touches upon what cartridges and platforms are currently favored by PRS shooters, with insights from the After Show crew. The video promotes various ways to tune into Gun Talk Radio.
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