Big Rifle Research Project

Individual interested in purchasing a high power, extremely accurate, long range rifle for hunting large North American game and long range bench practice shooting.

Factors of Consideration

1. Power / Energy
2. Caliber / Size of Bullet
3. Flatness of Trajectory
4. Grouping at 500 yards and 1000 yards
5. Cost and Availability of Ammunition

Ammunition Candidates

1. 30-06 Springfield
2. 300 Winchester Magnum
3. 338 Lapua Magnum
4. 458 Winchester Magnum

Ammunition Details

458 Winchester Magnum

1. [excellent] ... Power / Energy
2. [excellent] ... Caliber / Size of Bullet
3. [poor] ........ Flatness of Trajectory
4. [xxxxx] ....... Grouping at 500 yards and 1000 yards
5. [good] ........ Cost and Availability of Ammunition

This is considered one of the dangerous African game cartridges. This type of cartridge typically has a very large caliber and excessive energy at 100 yards for North American game. This type of cartridge also has a trajectory that begins to decay significantly after 200 yards and therefore is not suitable for long distance (500+ yard) shooting.