What is the best large caliber military round?

[jt325i]

From a ballistics standpoint, what is the best larger caliber military round in your opinion?

[BOLTRIPPER]

oh .....idonnoh.....do we still make beehive rounds...???

[jefferson101]

I've got rifles in all three calibers.

And it's a tough choice. Let's see.....Do I prefer Blondes, Brunettes, or Redheads?

I guess it depends on the day, the lighting, the packaging, and the mood I happen to be in. Not to mention the wind speed and direction, relative humidity, bullet weight, and muzzle velocity.

I luv 'em all, and am not married to any of them. But I'll take any of them to the range, any time!

That's rhetorical, people. The real wife is dishwater blonde going grey, as am I, with what hair I have left. But you see where I'm headed there, I suspect.



[ 06. February 2004, 21:23: Message edited by: jefferson101 ]

[mgjohn]

All of the calibers mentioned, each for a diffrent reason.

[Turtle1]

They are all excellent choices.

[jt325i]

I have to say I picked the 8mm only cause it punches the biggest hole. I like all of them though..... do have to admit as of late I've shot more 8mm than anything else cause it is the most cost effective. 30.06 is getting tougher to find.

[Lumpy]

8mm the Great Grand Daddy of centerfire rifle cartridges. Punches a big fat hole, and can be loaded to outperform an 30-06

[etp777]

7.62x54R ZP rounds.

[USA-1]

Wheres the .50?

[MountainSniper]

338 Lapua Magnum, most definitely!