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7-08 and Heavy bullets
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<blockquote data-quote="RockyMtnMT" data-source="post: 1164893" data-attributes="member: 7999"><p>I would say before you take to the range and spend the time, figure out what you think the best case for vel will be with the prospected bullet. Take that to the ballistics calc and compare with the smaller bullet. See how the two bullets compare for drop and drift. At some point down range usually the heavier higher bc bullet will catch the faster lower bc bullet for drift and sometimes drop. Sometimes it is too far down range to make a diff for hunting. The other thing you want to check is if the longer bullet will have enough stabilization to utilize its bc potential in your barrel. Another thing that for me is worth looking at when comparing the two bullets on paper is the max pt blank range. The faster bullet will usually have a much better max pbr. Weigh that into your decision. After comparing the best world scenario on paper and it looks like the heavier bullet will give you the gains you are looking for, then go get it done.</p><p></p><p>This may save you some range time and resources or confirm what you were hoping for.</p><p></p><p>Steve</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RockyMtnMT, post: 1164893, member: 7999"] I would say before you take to the range and spend the time, figure out what you think the best case for vel will be with the prospected bullet. Take that to the ballistics calc and compare with the smaller bullet. See how the two bullets compare for drop and drift. At some point down range usually the heavier higher bc bullet will catch the faster lower bc bullet for drift and sometimes drop. Sometimes it is too far down range to make a diff for hunting. The other thing you want to check is if the longer bullet will have enough stabilization to utilize its bc potential in your barrel. Another thing that for me is worth looking at when comparing the two bullets on paper is the max pt blank range. The faster bullet will usually have a much better max pbr. Weigh that into your decision. After comparing the best world scenario on paper and it looks like the heavier bullet will give you the gains you are looking for, then go get it done. This may save you some range time and resources or confirm what you were hoping for. Steve [/QUOTE]
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