ExAgoradzo
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Where could I start reading to learn about this subject?
I have in mind for example a 7mm projectile (for illustration it really doesn’t matter what cartridge, but as I own a Mauser we’ll use that). Is it flatter (the variable I am after here) to shoot the 120gr faster or a higher BC bullet slower (all other things equal which we know of course they never are)?
I do not have the means to do the testing myself, but I’m certain I’m not the first to think about this problem. So, where should I go to read about such things??? Is there a rule of thumb? Is the difference really worth worrying about under normal ranges (normal meaning well under 300 yards—I suspect it is not, but the thought experiment needs to start somewhere...)? Perhaps, gasp, the answer is whatever the ‘standard’ loading for that cartridge?
thanks,
Greg
I have in mind for example a 7mm projectile (for illustration it really doesn’t matter what cartridge, but as I own a Mauser we’ll use that). Is it flatter (the variable I am after here) to shoot the 120gr faster or a higher BC bullet slower (all other things equal which we know of course they never are)?
I do not have the means to do the testing myself, but I’m certain I’m not the first to think about this problem. So, where should I go to read about such things??? Is there a rule of thumb? Is the difference really worth worrying about under normal ranges (normal meaning well under 300 yards—I suspect it is not, but the thought experiment needs to start somewhere...)? Perhaps, gasp, the answer is whatever the ‘standard’ loading for that cartridge?
thanks,
Greg