MKotur325
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Just a thought, and my opinion. But IMO It doesn't matter how much the slug drops at 400yds, 500yds or 1000yds. We know that with a .308Win shooting at 400+ Yds, There will be drop! As long as we can accurately predict how much, it doesn't matter what the drop in inches is. As long as it is accounted for. An Elk isn't going to know or care if the slug drops an extra 10" or 20" Is it any more difficult to account for 75" instead of 55"? I don't think so.
IMO the important considerations for shooting critters at 400+ yds are Wind deflection, remaining velocity/velocity needed for expansion and consistency of the ammo(accuracy and consistent velocity).
The ballistic superiority of the 180gr slugs may not always be seen in drop alone. But look at wind deflection, and the amount of velocity lost at range.
There are definitely people on this site with Way more experience shooting at long ranges than I have. That being said, I'm just trying to get people to think. Consider all the variables when shooting at 500yds and make your own decisions as to what is important. I can tell you that where I hunt, gusting winds and strange winds around broken terrain create the biggest variable for my shooting. Anything I can do to limit wind deflection is what I want for my hunting loads. I shoot 180's out of my .308Win for hunting, and will really consider going to a 185gr Scenars or VLDs when I start handloading for this rifle. Your opinions may vary.
