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Originally posted by jeffeosso:

.............. if you know your bullet drop, there's no PRACTICAL difference in a .284-.338 cartridge ..




Actually, Yes there is.


It's called WIND DRIFT..................DJ


....Remember that this is all supposed to be for fun!..................
 
Posts: 3976 | Location: Oklahoma,USA | Registered: 27 February 2004Reply With Quote
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Bore diameter absolutely makes a difference...

First lets all be clear that when you do this type of an analysis you have to hold all other variables (relative weight, velocity, and bullet placement) constant.

So for example .308 180 grn at 2700 fps vs. a .338 215 grn at 2700 fps of the same bullet construction is the right way to do the comparison.

If you are not holding all other variable constant then you are no longer talking about an analysis of bore diameter.

Both bullets are going to expand at relativley the same ratio and the .338 is going to be bigger in diameter and destory more tissue and that is what kills an animal.

Tissue is destroyed and oxygenated blood is eventually lossed to the brain and the animal dies.

The bigger the hole the more damage the faster likelihood of death.


Mike

Legistine actu quod scripsi?

Never under estimate the internet community's ability to reply to your post with their personal rant about their tangentially related, single occurrence issue.




What I have learned on AR, since 2001:
1. The proper answer to: Where is the best place in town to get a steak dinner? is…You should go to Mel's Diner and get the fried chicken.
2. Big game animals can tell the difference between .015 of an inch in diameter, 15 grains of bullet weight, and 150 fps.
3. There is a difference in the performance of two identical projectiles launched at the same velocity if they came from different cartridges.
4. While a double rifle is the perfect DGR, every 375HH bolt gun needs to be modified to carry at least 5 down.
5. While a floor plate and detachable box magazine both use a mechanical latch, only the floor plate latch is reliable. Disregard the fact that every modern military rifle uses a detachable box magazine.
6. The Remington 700 is unreliable regardless of the fact it is the basis of the USMC M40 sniper rifle for 40+ years with no changes to the receiver or extractor and is the choice of more military and law enforcement sniper units than any other rifle.
7. PF actions are not suitable for a DGR and it is irrelevant that the M1, M14, M16, & AK47 which were designed for hunting men that can shoot back are all PF actions.
8. 95 deg F in Africa is different than 95 deg F in TX or CA and that is why you must worry about ammunition temperature in Africa (even though most safaris take place in winter) but not in TX or in CA.
9. The size of a ding in a gun's finish doesn't matter, what matters is whether it’s a safe ding or not.
10. 1 in a row is a trend, 2 in a row is statistically significant, and 3 in a row is an irrefutable fact.
11. Never buy a WSM or RCM cartridge for a safari rifle or your go to rifle in the USA because if they lose your ammo you can't find replacement ammo but don't worry 280 Rem, 338-06, 35 Whelen, and all Weatherby cartridges abound in Africa and back country stores.
12. A well hit animal can run 75 yds. in the open and suddenly drop with no initial blood trail, but the one I shot from 200 yds. away that ran 10 yds. and disappeared into a thicket and was not found was lost because the bullet penciled thru. I am 100% certain of this even though I have no physical evidence.
13. A 300 Win Mag is a 500 yard elk cartridge but a 308 Win is not a 300 yard elk cartridge even though the same bullet is travelling at the same velocity at those respective distances.
 
Posts: 10169 | Location: Loving retirement in Boise, ID | Registered: 16 December 2003Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by Fish30114:
I think that I may build a 9.3x62 just cause I know how picky Ray and DJ are, so if they like it, it's gotta be good, and I certainly do a lot of hunting where a shot will hardly ever exceed 200 yards, and a quick kill is important!


Here's a good read of the history on the 9,3x62:

http://www.reloadersnest.com/article_9362_oct2803.asp

and

http://gunsandammomag.com/cs/S..._C/The+9.3x62+Mauser


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Ray
 
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