[Formerly YB-2]

Back in the day......... many, if not most, competitors in high-power shot 30cal bullets in long cartridges. When the 30cal WSM came on the scene it was initially quite popular. However, folks learned that getting beat up by 30cal recoil was detrimental to shooting over an entire 66-shot (or more) match. Today, the 7mm, 6.5mm, 6mm & .223 rule the roost. My guess is the new 6.5PRC and .223 Valkyrie will soon be on top with several of the 6mm remaining popular (6XC, 6 Dasher, 6 Hagar, etc.). Any of the magnums are punishing over the course of a day's match, to say nothing of multi-day matches. The great majority of the most advanced bullets are developed for these three calibers, with some attention being paid to 7mm for those who want a heavier bullet. With BCs of over .6, they are difficult to beat in the wind.