I'm definitely going to try them now! Thanks!
53gr v max-ballistic cofficient questions.
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The Hornady Handbook, 4th Edition, was actually a two volume set. One volume was the reloading data and the second volume were the ballistic tables associated with each of Hornady's bullets. After reading this thread, I went and got the ballistic table book down off the shelf and opened for probably the tenth time in the last three decades.
The ballistic coefficient (BC) is a measure of how rapidly air resistance causes a bullet to slow down. But, the BC coefficient is dependent upon the velocity of the bullet so that there is not a single BC, but a range of BCs. The lone number in the loading manuals is a composite figure.
In nearly 40 years of reloading, I have never given much thought to the BC of the bullet(s) I was considering. This is because I was loading for ranges up to about 200-250 yards and at muzzle velocities around 3,000 fps the difference between a bullet with a BC of 0.247 and another with a BC of 0.265 is meaningless. What I have always done is to simply buy a couple boxes of a candidate bullets and load a dozen or so rounds and shoot in comparison with another candidate bullet. That way, I controlled the load, the velocity and any variability attributable to the rifle or the shooter.
The ballistic coefficient (BC) is a measure of how rapidly air resistance causes a bullet to slow down. But, the BC coefficient is dependent upon the velocity of the bullet so that there is not a single BC, but a range of BCs. The lone number in the loading manuals is a composite figure.
In nearly 40 years of reloading, I have never given much thought to the BC of the bullet(s) I was considering. This is because I was loading for ranges up to about 200-250 yards and at muzzle velocities around 3,000 fps the difference between a bullet with a BC of 0.247 and another with a BC of 0.265 is meaningless. What I have always done is to simply buy a couple boxes of a candidate bullets and load a dozen or so rounds and shoot in comparison with another candidate bullet. That way, I controlled the load, the velocity and any variability attributable to the rifle or the shooter.
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I've seen 'em spun apart from a 1 in 7", but not a 1 in 8" or 1 in 9".
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...this actually makes sense: in my case I've noticed that targets are significantly harder to hit with a .223 when I get past that magical 300 yard line for some reason, especially in a breeze...
I am glad for you! I also look forward to field results and longer range reports! (Hint hint go shoot more)
Well I started with 22gr benchmark and cci450 primers seated about 15k off the lands and fired my first shot and it was 3" high 2" left so I fired #2 and it hit 2" high 1.5 left so I said what the hell!? sent the other 3 and they touched so I was happy. 22.3-22.6gr shot decent with 22.6 one ragged hole I could cover with a nickel. 23gr shot 2 right through the same hole but I had to stop cause someone came into the club. sent the next 3 and almost a large hole again but no luck. Sent 23.3 and wouldn't touch each other. It's looking like the hotter I go the more open they get. I sure hope that's not the case. If my 5 packs through 25gr outshoot the 55gr v max I'll be switching.I am glad for you! I also look forward to field results and longer range reports! (Hint hint go shoot more)
53 Gr V Max on sale @ Wideners.
https://www.wideners.com/reloading-supplies/bullets/rifle-bullets/223-bullets
So are some 55 Gr Nosler Poly Tip
https://www.wideners.com/reloading-supplies/bullets/rifle-bullets/223-bullets
So are some 55 Gr Nosler Poly Tip
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