Thread: 30 cal???
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Old 03-08-2017, 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Kurt505 View Post
With the advancement in bullets these days, particularly in the 6.5 and 7mm catergory, extremely high BC's and controlled expansion, more and more I think the 30cal is becoming obsolete in terms of hunting.

Am I wrong in thinking less is becoming more in terms of modern cartridges?
Look at hornady these days im running a 212g eld-x in my 300wm at just over 2800fps g1 of .673.
Pretty hard to get a 6.5 to put that kind of energy down range Id say with modern bullets the 30 is stronger than ever
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