After getting so much Great response in this thread from shooters with actual experience, I thought i should look at my actual experience and compare it to what I'm wanting to experience in the future... so I made up this caliber - bullet - speed - comparison chart for a better and more realistic evaluation about other combos that at least match my 22-243 AI for DRT kill abilities at 300 yds.
I guess my whole point is.... that there are other combos on paper that should do the DRT kill thing... but I always ask for real life experiences from knowledgeable hunters... thanks...Dan
PS... I'm comparing ENERGY... because I think that is the DRT factor.
22-243Ai 80 amax 3500 fps ... produces .... at 300 yd .... 2830 fps.... 1422 energy
7 RM 120 gr 3400 fps... produces.... at 300 yd..... 2608 fps .... 1812 energy
257 weatherby 100 gr 3500 fps .... 300 yd .... 2895 fps.... 1861 energy
25/06 100 gr 3300 fps ...... 300 yd .... 2445 fps.... 1327 energy
257 110.00 gr 3200 ............ 300 .... 2517.... 1547 energy....
6.5 100 gr 3200 fps...... 300 yd .... 2412 fps.... 1292 energy
6.5 120 gr 3050 ......... 300.... 2455.... 1606 energy
Last edited by DanBrothers; 12/29/19.
