Here Are a few samples;
7mmrem mag-140gr ballistic tip at 3200fps
100yds +1.2" 200yds 0 300yds -5.7"
7mmstw-140gr stw-140gr ballistic tip at 3400fps
100yds +1 200yds 0 300yds -4.9"
7mmultramag -140grballistic tip at 3450fps
100yds +1 200yds 0 300yds -4.7"
308 win-165grballistic tip at 2700fps
100yds +2 200yds 0 300yds -8.5"
30-06-165gr ballistic tip at 2800fps
100yds +1.8 200yds 0 300yds -7.8"
300win mag-165gr ballistic tip at 3200fps
100yds +1.2 200yds 0 300yds -5.7"
300ultramag-165gr ballistic tip at 3400fps
100yds +1 200yds 0 300yds -4.9"

The velocities given are for common loads and average rifles for all cartridges.In some rifles certain handloads will result in slightly faster velocities and slightly less drop.For a rifle that will be shot out to 300 yards a 200 yard zero is quite common.As you can see the ultramags offer very little gain at these distances and provide much more recoil and have shorter barrel lives.The best compromise for trajectory ,recoil and barrel wear at these distances would appear to be the 7mm rem mag.


Edited by - stubblejumper on 09/22/2002 14:50:59