Thread: Knockdown power

Originally Posted by Woody

Iv'e used both and at short range I would agree with Rons comments a out 7*61 damage. However, that cartridge was developed to provide superior bc and trajectory, wind resistance at longer ranges and its accuracy was legendary. Designed to meet higher parameters at long range.
Still, a good 30-06 with good bc 178-180 grain bullets with mv 2700'/s + is a very good hunting round. The 06 will chuck a high bc 165grain bullet using 2209 @ 2900'/s. To me it is an awesome calibre.

Greetings Woody,
That was my thinking exactly but lacking the hands on experience I let Ron speak for himself. Thankyou for your input. It is horses for courses and the Foot pounds force or Joules is a poor indication on actual performance. For 300-BLK"'s benefit Ron was a well known hunter in Hawkes Bay and anyone who was an active hunter there in the 60's to 90's would know who he was. I would have loved to have sat down with him to talk about his early hunting days bur, regrettably, left it too late. My uncle Hector knew him well but he has gone as well.
Regards Grandpamac.