6 Classic Rifle Cartridges that Should Be More Popular

Published on January 8, 2022
Duration: 7:49

This video highlights six classic rifle cartridges that deserve more attention: the .35 Whelen, .307 Winchester, .30 Remington AR, .284 Winchester, .264 Winchester Magnum, and .25-06 Remington. It details their ballistics, historical context, and suitability for various hunting applications, arguing that these older rounds offer excellent performance comparable to or exceeding modern cartridges.

Quick Summary

The .35 Whelen cartridge offers superior muzzle energy compared to the .30-06 and .300 Winchester Magnum, pushing a 200-grain bullet at 2,900 fps, making it an excellent choice for hunting large game like bears.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Underrated Classic Cartridges
  2. 00:58The .35 Whelen: Big Power
  3. 01:39The .307 Winchester: Lever Action Power
  4. 02:52The .30 Remington AR: AR Hunting Round
  5. 03:46The .284 Winchester: Short Action Magnum
  6. 04:53The .264 Winchester Magnum: 6.5mm Pioneer
  7. 06:05The .25-06 Remington: Versatile Do-It-All

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the .35 Whelen a powerful rifle cartridge?

The .35 Whelen cartridge delivers significant muzzle energy, surpassing cartridges like the .30-06 and .300 Winchester Magnum. It can propel a 200-grain bullet at approximately 2,900 feet per second, making it highly effective for hunting large game, including bears.

How does the .307 Winchester compare to the .30-06 Springfield?

Introduced for lever-action rifles, the .307 Winchester, with modern powders, can achieve velocities around 2,700 fps with a 150-grain bullet. This performance is comparable to the original loads of the .30-06 Springfield, extending the effective range for lever guns.

Why isn't the .30 Remington AR more popular?

The .30 Remington AR, designed for the AR-15 platform, offers good performance with a 150-grain bullet at 2,600 fps. Its lack of popularity is attributed to poor market timing during its initial release in 2008, despite outperforming many other AR-15 cartridges.

What are the advantages of the .284 Winchester cartridge?

The .284 Winchester pioneered the short magnum concept, enabling a 7mm bullet to reach over 3,000 fps. It provides long-range ballistics comparable to the .280 Remington but is designed to function reliably in short-action rifles.

What makes the .25-06 Remington a versatile hunting cartridge?

The .25-06 Remington is highly versatile, capable of launching a 75-grain bullet at 3,700 fps for varmints or a 120-grain bullet at 3,000 fps for larger game. Its flat trajectory and power make it a 'do-it-all' option for various hunting scenarios.

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