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Posted: 1/6/2024 11:45:15 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Andrewsky]
Right now I am using a Remington 700 in .30-06 with a 22" barrel but I'm wondering if I used something like a .45-70 would I get a better ring? Or do I need to step up to something like .300 Weatherby? Is it the mass of the bullet or the energy that matters? I want to hear my hits better.
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Posted: 1/7/2024 12:08:56 AM EDT
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I think the volume of ring is more dependent on the type of steel - mild, hardened, etc. or steel hardness. I also know for a fact it also depends how the steel is hung.
I don't think a 7mm vs 300 wm vs 45-70 will make a big difference. They may have a slight tone variation but decibel level imo won't change much. I shoot a few different locations here and they all sound different to me. just my 2 cents. |
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Posted: 1/7/2024 1:58:26 AM EDT
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50BMG
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Posted: 1/7/2024 2:40:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Normlizer: 50BMG |
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Posted: 1/7/2024 3:30:53 AM EDT
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You respond to 50BMG? lol, good luck.
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Posted: 1/7/2024 5:43:33 AM EDT
[Last Edit: WUPHF]
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Realistically, it should just be a simple question of physics. Choose something with a heavier projectile, a projectile that is traveling faster than your current 30.06 at that range (preferably without stepping down in projectile weight), or both.
That said, are you partially deaf?  I sometimes have issues hearing hits at 800-1000 with certain guns/cartridges, but I’ve never once had an issue hearing hits on steel at 300y, even with super short 5.56 guns on a busy range with people shooting obnoxiously braked magnums. |
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Posted: 1/7/2024 5:48:00 AM EDT
[Last Edit: WUPHF]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Cardplayer: I think the volume of ring is more dependent on the type of steel - mild, hardened, etc. or steel hardness. I also know for a fact it also depends how the steel is hung. I don't think a 7mm vs 300 wm vs 45-70 will make a big difference. They may have a slight tone variation but decibel level imo won't change much. I shoot a few different locations here and they all sound different to me. just my 2 cents. This too. My range has a few steel targets that are more securely affixed to their mounting posts and a few that have had bushes kind of overgrown around them. Both are not as loud when hit as other steel that is mounted on stands that allow the plate to swing when hit. That said, at 300y, I still don’t think I have an issue hearing hits. |
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Posted: 1/7/2024 1:56:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WUPHF: Realistically, it should just be a simple question of physics. Choose something with a heavier projectile, a projectile that is traveling faster than your current 30.06 at that range (preferably without stepping down in projectile weight), or both. That said, are you partially deaf? I sometimes have issues hearing hits at 800-1000 with certain guns/cartridges, but I've never once had an issue hearing hits on steel at 300y, even with super short 5.56 guns on a busy range with people shooting obnoxiously braked magnums. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 1/8/2024 10:32:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WUPHF: This too. My range has a few steel targets that are more securely affixed to their mounting posts and a few that have had bushes kind of overgrown around them. Both are not as loud when hit as other steel that is mounted on stands that allow the plate to swing when hit. |
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Posted: 1/8/2024 11:40:59 AM EDT
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I have no problem hearing my hits at 300 with a 223. 30.06 ought to be plenty
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Posted: 1/8/2024 4:58:01 PM EDT
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.408 CheyTac
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Posted: 1/12/2024 7:42:11 PM EDT
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I can hear hits on my plates with 22LR at 300 yards. You might be using the wrong steel.
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Posted: 1/12/2024 9:51:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jus228: I can hear hits on my plates with 22LR at 300 yards. You might be using the wrong steel. |
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Posted: 1/14/2024 11:16:00 PM EDT
[Last Edit: homeyclaus]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Normlizer: 50BMG 20mm Bushmaster. Once. A .577 Minie ball loaded hot is also noticeable, but your shoulder will notice it more. Chances are the fudds will let you shoot 50 bmg after that
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Posted: 1/16/2024 10:39:39 PM EDT
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375hh
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Posted: 1/21/2024 7:49:13 PM EDT
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20mm HE.
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Posted: 2/7/2024 9:29:15 PM EDT
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Electronic earpro? How is 30-06 not loud at only 300? I hear 5.56 just fine at 400 with cheap peltors and can barely hear it ping at 700.
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Posted: 3/19/2024 7:58:52 AM EDT
[Last Edit: CKxx]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cspackler33: Electronic earpro? How is 30-06 not loud at only 300? I hear 5.56 just fine at 400 with cheap peltors and can barely hear it ping at 700. This |
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Posted: 3/19/2024 8:02:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dmk0210: Larger and thinner plates ring more loudly as well. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dmk0210: Originally Posted By WUPHF: This too. My range has a few steel targets that are more securely affixed to their mounting posts and a few that have had bushes kind of overgrown around them. Both are not as loud when hit as other steel that is mounted on stands that allow the plate to swing when hit. Cutting a center hole for a flapper also kills the "ring" |
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Posted: 3/22/2024 12:24:04 AM EDT
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You might enjoy a Shiloh Sharps 1874 repro in .45-70 for maximum Wha-BOOM at the firing line and Klang! down range on a steel plate.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/30/2024 4:24:15 PM EDT
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Shoot some Tannerite instead!
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