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Reloading
Flat base and boat tail
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<blockquote data-quote="PGJPJ" data-source="post: 1213873" data-attributes="member: 90674"><p>I understand the reason flat base bullets are more accurate at short/medium ranges is because the bullets are easier to manufacture with higher precision. But as already stated, they don't have the higher BC to help at longer ranges.</p><p></p><p>I've also heard (though it may be an old wives tale) that rifles with slight imperfections in the crown can adversely effect the boat tail bullets more. I think the thinking is the gasses will push the bullets with boat tails slightly off center as the bullet exits the barrel. Again, that may be a myth.</p><p></p><p>edit</p><p>sorry VH, you already said it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PGJPJ, post: 1213873, member: 90674"] I understand the reason flat base bullets are more accurate at short/medium ranges is because the bullets are easier to manufacture with higher precision. But as already stated, they don't have the higher BC to help at longer ranges. I've also heard (though it may be an old wives tale) that rifles with slight imperfections in the crown can adversely effect the boat tail bullets more. I think the thinking is the gasses will push the bullets with boat tails slightly off center as the bullet exits the barrel. Again, that may be a myth. edit sorry VH, you already said it. [/QUOTE]
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