whats the flattest shooting rifle out of the box?

[cgrif]

I dont think I saw anyone mention that 30-378 Wtby. I dont own one but I suspect its case cap and selection of factory loads (bullet wt) would push it into the flat shooting/l-rge catagory.

[bruceba]

Originally Posted by Ken07AOVette

If you go into WSS Edmonton their (the guy at the counter that day) opinion is the .257 Weatherby Magnum, which doesn't even hit top speed until 400 yards out! Amazing rifle!

I'm sure you couldn't achieve this type of performance with factory loads.

[flint]

I didn't read all of the posts but off the top of my head, the fastest cartridge out of the box for big game hunting will be the Lazzeroni Firebird, which is their 7mm cal.

[bigoldan43]

Originally Posted by elkhunter11

Exactly,the topic is still rifles,he has not yet mentioned handloads or factory ammunition.

As to my flattest shooting rifles,they were chambered in the 7mmstw,the 257wby,the 300RUM,and the 7mmRUM,all which are available in factory rifles.

I have to agree with elkhunter here, those are pretty much the flattest readily available (yes, that is a relative term too) standardized rounds.
I would just add to make sure you pick a rifle with a 26" barrel to get the most out of those big cases.

[The cooter]

Originally Posted by whitetailman

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I give the .204 and the .223ssm my vote. pretty hard to beat a .223 ssm.

[CantGet Right]

Originally Posted by The cooter

I give the .204 and the .223ssm my vote. pretty hard to beat a .223 ssm.

I have a 223wssm and it is a fast,flat shooter. With 55gr ballistic silvertips the ghogs usually fall over dead before you pull the trigger.

[sullijr]

Originally Posted by Vindalbakken

Ok, the online ballistics calculator puts the 50 cal at about 61" of drop at 500 yards and the 284 Lazzaroni at about 42" of drop. At what distance does the 50 cal show its advantage?

Any where after 2000 yds

[Browning Sharpsh00ter]

Originally Posted by Billyboy

I like a rifle I can shoot all day and not develop a flinch. Accurate, reliable, consistant.
I use a .308 and a .303 brit.

I dont think anyone would consider these 2 cal rifles to be considered flat shooters... u want flat shooters, 204, 223, 22-250, 6mm, 25-06, 270wsm, 300 rum, 50 cal BMG if u look at the factory long range trajectory with the listed above are impressive..With home loads they are incrediable...

[bigbob]

Like my .280 with 150 grain(the store bought kind).In the bush unless it's on a pipeline,must cutlines are overgrown where we are,300 yards is the max shooting distance for us,this gun is plenty flat and knock down power.

[great white whaler]

270 win,,i love this gun.

[crawfy]

Originally Posted by The cooter

I give the .204 and the .223ssm my vote. pretty hard to beat a .223 ssm.

Cooter give your head a shake those are not Weatherbys. My vote would be my 30-378 weatherby and my 257 weatherby.

[The cooter]

Originally Posted by crawfy

Cooter give your head a shake those are not Weatherbys. My vote would be my 30-378 weatherby and my 257 weatherby.

What if I told you I got my eye on a weatherby .204 custom?

[crawfy]

Originally Posted by The cooter

What if I told you I got my eye on a weatherby .204 custom?

I would tell you that you had better buy it before I find out where you are buying it from or it might be gone. That sounds like a sweet little pipe.