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Test results on 264 cal 150 & 160 gr Matrix Bullets
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<blockquote data-quote="BryanLitz" data-source="post: 995884" data-attributes="member: 7848"><p>A while back there was a thread where some people were asking about the BC's of the Matrix 150 and 160 grain bullets. Marshal was kind enough to send me some bullets for testing and I've got the results.</p><p></p><p>In exchange for sharing these test results, I'd like to ask a favor. I'd appreciate any feedback on the data sheets shown below. This is the format I'm settling on for my new book which will basically just be all bullet data (similar to the appendix in <em>Applied Ballistics For Long Range Shooting</em> but expanded to ~400 bullets). </p><p></p><p>My aim is to provide the top level info like useful bullet dimensions, G1 and G7 BC's, minimum and recommended twist information as well as details for those who want to dig deeper.</p><p></p><p>Here's the data sheet for the 150:</p><p></p><p><img src="http://appliedballisticsllc.com/images/Matrix150grBTHP.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>And the 160:</p><p></p><p><img src="http://appliedballisticsllc.com/images/Matrix160grBTHP.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Regarding the bullets, the only twist I shot them from was a 1:6" .260 Remington. Even at somewhat depressed MV, the bullets were fully stable from this twist, and I feel the results are a good representation of long range performance. My hunch was that these long dudes would need much more than a 1:8" but that's not really the case; 1:8" gets you most of the BC there is to be had.</p><p></p><p>Another note; the meplats on these bullets are relatively large; something I see a lot on longer bullets. Based on what I've seen pointing the 7mm 180 Hybrid (which also has a larger-than-normal meplat), I suspect you'd see anywhere from 7-9% increase in BC if you pointed these bullets. However, beware of what effect the closed meplat might have on expansion.</p><p></p><p>Appreciate any feedback on the data sheets.</p><p></p><p>Thanks,</p><p>-Bryan</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BryanLitz, post: 995884, member: 7848"] A while back there was a thread where some people were asking about the BC's of the Matrix 150 and 160 grain bullets. Marshal was kind enough to send me some bullets for testing and I've got the results. In exchange for sharing these test results, I'd like to ask a favor. I'd appreciate any feedback on the data sheets shown below. This is the format I'm settling on for my new book which will basically just be all bullet data (similar to the appendix in [I]Applied Ballistics For Long Range Shooting[/I] but expanded to ~400 bullets). My aim is to provide the top level info like useful bullet dimensions, G1 and G7 BC's, minimum and recommended twist information as well as details for those who want to dig deeper. Here's the data sheet for the 150: [IMG]http://appliedballisticsllc.com/images/Matrix150grBTHP.jpg[/IMG] And the 160: [IMG]http://appliedballisticsllc.com/images/Matrix160grBTHP.jpg[/IMG] Regarding the bullets, the only twist I shot them from was a 1:6" .260 Remington. Even at somewhat depressed MV, the bullets were fully stable from this twist, and I feel the results are a good representation of long range performance. My hunch was that these long dudes would need much more than a 1:8" but that's not really the case; 1:8" gets you most of the BC there is to be had. Another note; the meplats on these bullets are relatively large; something I see a lot on longer bullets. Based on what I've seen pointing the 7mm 180 Hybrid (which also has a larger-than-normal meplat), I suspect you'd see anywhere from 7-9% increase in BC if you pointed these bullets. However, beware of what effect the closed meplat might have on expansion. Appreciate any feedback on the data sheets. Thanks, -Bryan [/QUOTE]
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