This expert guide breaks down the top long-range calibers for 2025, featuring insights from a firearms instructor with high authority. It details the performance characteristics, historical context, and practical applications of calibers like the .338 Lapua Magnum, 6.5 Creedmoor, and 28 Nosler, offering valuable data for rifle enthusiasts.
This segment from Gun Talk Radio discusses the effectiveness of monolithic hunting bullets, particularly for calibers like the 7mm-08, when hunting large game like elk. Jeff Hoffman of Black Hills Ammunition advocates for monolithic copper bullets (e.g., Hornady CX, Barnes TSX) in the 120-150 grain range for the 7mm-08, explaining they retain weight better than conventional bullets, allowing for deep penetration. The discussion also touches on bullet selection for the .223 Remington, recommending monolithic bullets like the Barnes 55-grain TSX for deer, and the importance of high ballistic coefficient bullets for long-range shooting.
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