New Rifle next year

[Robert]

Bullets are usually grouped by ballistic coefficient, or how slippery they are as they fly through the air. A higher number means a better, more accurate bullet. The bullets I use for my 375H&H hand loads have a BC of .326, which is pretty decent for a big bullet like that. Compare that to a .136 for a similar 45-70 bullet weight...

So a higher BC should give you better trajectory and fly straighter to the target. But do not hang your hunting cap solely on the BC of a bullet. It must also perform as needed when it reaches the target. Clear as mud? Good

For hunting I am more concerned with a good controlled expansion bullet that does it's job when it gets to the animal.

 

[Mike1234567]

Here's a trajectory comparison of a few calibers.

 

[Robert]

Hey that's pretty neat. Thanks Mike!

 

[ExAgoradzo]

Yes, nice chart.
I've 'read' quite a bit about BC et al: doesn't do quite the same as experience. But that chart shows the primary reason I will go with the H&H if I do: it is the only DG cartridge that you can get with such good ballistics without going way overpowered like the 460WBY.

Looked at several rifles on Gunbroker last night. Nice rifles. Interesting how many Blasers and really expensive rifles there are. I guess if you have the dough to go to Africa, you've got the dough to get a German rifle. I don't begrudge anyone: I think I'll just be happy with the M70.

Thanks again,
Greg

 

[Mike1234567]

I had a very nice brand new Browning X-Bolt in .375 H&H a few years ago but never shot it. I was too cheap to buy the cartridges at $3+ each. Of course, had I a "real need" for it then I would have. I bought it for "just in case" and the kewl factor.

 

[Uncle Mike]

Me wants a 9.3x62...don't really know why, just do!

I like the 8x68 also.

 

[Abel]

338 Winchester Magnum

 

[ExAgoradzo]

Abel, I'd be interested why you choose the 338 WM.

Thanks,
Greg