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I decided to do a bit of math and found the old 257 can still whoop the Fadmoor! ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/MFgpkde.png) I determined for each the odds of killing a deer at 300 yards with the following parameters: ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/JOJzUV7.png) ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/EG2DBxs.png) And the result? ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/LNuNuzp.png) Creedmoor was snatched. Doing pretty good for a 70-year-old cartridge. (the results may change if you own a laser rangefinder and are allowed to use it in season)
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What zero were you using for both cartridges?
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Hit probability is beyond 100% at 300yds,with a fhuqking 223 Krunchenticker.
Hint.......................
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Hit probability is beyond 100% at 300yds,with a fhuqking 223 Krunchenticker.
Hint....................... (the results may change if you own a laser rangefinder and are allowed to use it in season) If I do the following: ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/lprCGSs.png)
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What zero were you using for both cartridges? 300 yards, +/- 20% (68% of the time).
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I shoot it daily and needn't guess. Hint.
The 75 A-Max isn't going in a Krunchenticker,as I like ogives above case mouths. The 75 Hornie HPBT at 2800fps is a breeze in a 18".
Now a boltgun will happily squirt the 75 ELD at 2925fps in SAAMI guise.
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Thank you Sir, may I have another?
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I've admittedly never shot a 257 Wby.
Laughing!.....................(grin)
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
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I've admittedly never shot a 257 Wby.
Laughing!.....................(grin) Then, what are you waiting for? 
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And the result? Where does one find a 147 ELD-X?
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What is the math behind your calculations or what calculator are you using?
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Yep. And the cost of factory ammo is waaay less for the Weatherby as well. And when I think of ideal light-recoiling, accurate guns and cartridges, particularly for kids and wives, I always think Weatherbys.
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Yes, the 257 bee is faster shooting, thanks for the lesson haha.
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I always knew the Creedmoor would never have gained popularity without the cool name
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Ballistic self-gratification. No doubt it was "good" for you.
What fresh Hell is this?
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I recon that’s why you see so many .257 Bees at PRS matches....
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More muzzle blast, more powder, more money, And your point is?
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Goosey, serious question. Do you own or have you shot a creedmoor?
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Ballistic self-gratification. No doubt it was "good" for you.  Holy freaking apples to oranges, batman. Goosey, put your pencil to paper on the 6.5 Creedmoor with 120's and the 257 WBY with 120's. The "spank" turns into a mild scolding when you actually compare apples to apples. Then, just for grins, tack on 10mph to your wind velocity. 
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