They are all intrinsically related, and all are important factors for how well they can take down game.We gathered the data in the same manner as the short range trajectory, except with the zero range set at 200 yards and graphed the bullet loss (inches) out to the 700-yard mark (Graph 6).NEW: CLICK HERE FOR THE BEST DAILY GUN DEALSThe ballistic coefficient of a round is simply letting you know how well the bullet resists drag and wind drift and thus, the easier it will be to group shots at long range. It was initially a varmint hunting gun, but the arrival of larger grain bullets and more powerful charges providing more velocity allowed this round to be adapted to larger game such as deer. For hunting large game, you would want more momentum to be able to push through thicker hide and bones which are denser and provide more resistance.
The bullet drop on this round is second to none when it comes to .243 factory loads. We chose to stick only to factory loads because the majority of people do not handload and that information would not be useful to a lot of people.We kept the rifle weight the same for all rounds. Without much momentum, you might only get a shallow wound which might drop the animal, but it could mean a long day of tracking. If we look at the averages of the six rounds of similar bullet weights, the difference is .03 inches in favor of the 6mm Creedmoor rounds. Anyone, whether on the firing line or in the field, can shoot better with a rifle that kicks less and smaller caliber cartridges can shoot lighter bullets with the same sectional density, ballistic coefficient and trajectory as heavier bullets in larger calibers that kick harder.Here are the Hornady velocity and energy figures for the 6mm Creedmoor with a 108 grain ELD Match bullet (SD .261, BC .536) from a 24" test barrel (velocity fps / energy ft.
It is currently (2017) the most popular caliber in the Precision Rifle Series (sniper rifle) competition.What does matter to any sane shooter is minimizing recoil. We like to look at the trajectory at these ranges because it is most often the distance hunters in most applications sight in their optics. It delivers velocities very similar to the.243 Win and yet fits the AR10 magazine length requirement, while allowing long range bullets to be seated for maximize case capacity.
Barring those two rounds from the conversation, there is only a .6” difference in bullet drop between the .243 Winchester vs 6mm Creedmoor rounds.
With the increased interest in tactical and long-range shooting, the 6mm rounds have become quite popular though they have been in circulation for some time. While all of these rounds will not be graphed and discussed, the averages will back up that our selected rounds still give an accurate reading of how the two cartridges are similar and different from each other.