Most accurate caliber out to 2200 yards

[762plinker]

After shooting out to 2200 yards, I decided that I enjoyed shooting the best at 1 mile. I went with 300 norma mag for that distance. It works well. The 33xc seems to be doing great for allot of people now also.

not even close to the original question

 

[jaybigboy34]

not even close to the original question

And your comment helped in what way? He asked what I was shooting now so I told him.

 

[harry_x1]

And your comment helped in what way? He asked what I was shooting now so I told him.

IMO great choice. I have been shooting 338 LM for some time but it was always a tad below in performance vs 300 Norma. I think the key is at what distance the round goes trans-sonic and how heavy the bullet is to buck heavy winds. I now shoot 33xc, but that is because I use it primarily for Light ELR matches. Barrel life is around 800 rounds (300 grain bergers at 3100 fps). Goes transonic ~2190 and after that it is a toss. I have seen 300 norma do very well in matches with targets uptill 2000

 

[ebb]

Sorry Jay for my late response, it is absolutely a great choice. One that was unavailable when i built my rifle, or I would most likely be shooting one.

 

[shooter74]

I’ve shot several elr matches past few years coming in 3rd in the last 3 I’ve attended. The 338 LM is a very capable round, but seems to lack just enough past 1800-2k for justifying the improved versions. The 33 XC is taking over in the world of bigger has to be better. You see a lot of user induced brass issues, most being trying to push it well beyond its design limits. Or loading practices with heavy hitters in general. The 375 CT is still the round that has to be beat at any match in heavy from 1800 and beyond.

 

[SKWERLZ]

IMO great choice. I have been shooting 338 LM for some time but it was always a tad below in performance vs 300 Norma. I think the key is at what distance the round goes trans-sonic and how heavy the bullet is to buck heavy winds. I now shoot 33xc, but that is because I use it primarily for Light ELR matches. Barrel life is around 800 rounds (300 grain bergers at 3100 fps). Goes transonic ~2190 and after that it is a toss. I have seen 300 norma do very well in matches with targets uptill 2000

That’s one of the reasons I use solids in my 338
I got subsonic a bit past 2800 at my normal air density when I shoot ELR.

Generally I’ve found there’s definitely an advantage to stay supersonic as far as possible but don’t fear transonic/subsonic, it’s an overrated boogie man.
Yeah some bullets can get wonky (168SMK occasionally) but all the solids, 300 OTM and A-tip I’ve tried did just fine.
You’ll generally see a bit more wind sensitivity and possibly minor adjustment to DSF or possibly a second trued ballistics curve if your not using AB

 

[Esoteric Junkie]

- Look at the OP's original post Brian. - The thread kind of "evolved" over time & folks posting. - I don't claim to be an ELR Guru, but I have shot a couple group & score matches, one at 1760 and the E2K event at 2000 yds. - Before one can "speak" with any "wisdom" regarding the topic, I think some real-world experience is a definite requirement. - There is a lot of information on the internet but there is never a replacement for real-world experience IMO. - I believe that the shooter and the ability to read and deal with the conditions have as much to do with the performance and results as anything. - A capable gun is one thing and a "must" for the sport, but shooting and reading conditions are also a requirement. (Gained through experience of shooting at distance under real-world conditions)

Amen!!!

EJ