Originally Posted by
GJM
Here is some data comparing the 6.5G, 6.5C and .300 WM.
velocity and energy at 300 and 400 yards, all with 24 inch barrel which is quite long for the 6.5G and C, but that is what Hornady showed:
6.5G at 300 yards, 2,090fps/1,193 ft-pounds at 400 yards, 1,940 fps/1,028 ft-pounds
6.5C at 300 yards, 2,330 fps/1,446 ft-pounds. at 400 yards, 2,148 fps/1,230 ft-pounds
.300WM at 300 yards, 2546 fps/ 2,589 ft-pounds. at 400 yards, 2,366 fps/2,238 ft-pounds
Drop at 300 and 400 yards with a 200 yard zero:
6.5G 8.70 and 25.30 inches
6.5C 7.10 and 20.60 inches
.300 5.90 and 17.30 inches