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There are subtle differences…. Once past 25 cal.
Tuesday, April 07, 2026, 08:24

I personally think I can see a difference in the power. Placement is still everything. Bullet design is a big factor too. I think .277 and .284 bullets typically are great performing and designed perfectly to the velocity range and task. A .224 bullet might be shot from a .22 hornet or .22-250, a huge range. Quarter bores too range from .25-20 or .25-35, .250 Sav. up to .257 Weatherby.

But 7mm or .270, it’s easy to make a bullet that works. Same goes for the old .358’s. I mean who actually has a .358 Norma anyway?!

Some shoulder angles or longer necks do really have a helpful influence that can be exploited. But not generally by the masses.

Roman’s buddies all have fancy rail rifles costing upward of $2500 before optics! Sure they shoot good, they had better! But that old $600 SA Remington .308 should not be left in the weeds. It works as good today as it ever did, maybe better.