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.277 Matrix bullets
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<blockquote data-quote="MuleHunter" data-source="post: 572109" data-attributes="member: 14190"><p>My goal is to try to beat the 7wsm. With the Berger 180 Hybrid at a .684bc and 2950fps. Whidden makes a tipping die for the 7's. At a modest 5% increase that puts the bc at .718. There are 5 high bc Bergers to choose from for the 7. That is what im up against!</p><p> </p><p>The tested bc's of the Matrix .277's seem to be about .650 for the 165vld and .700 for the 175vld given a 3,000fps muzzle velocity out of the 270 WSM. The Meplats on them as you said Roy are huge. I figure if a guy can tip the 175 you might see an 8% increase, thats a .758bc at 3,000fps! Now we're on to something! That and Norma brass with the same barrel life as the 7 WSM make the 270 WSM a serious contender against the 7.</p><p> </p><p>I am just wondering if i want to shoe horn myself into only 2 bullet choices with the .277 and take the risk that i will get my performance expectations. I think im going to do it anyway.</p><p> </p><p>I wasn't after trimming the Meplat so much as just doing a clean up pass before tipping it to have a consistent uniform bc from bullet to bullet. </p><p> </p><p>Roy thanks for the input. Im after a rifle to take deer, elk, and bear no farther than 1,000yds. For that purpose the 270 WSM will work. Im just being tempted by the large variety of 7mm bullets. Just trying to research my options.</p><p> </p><p>Does anyone know if the 7 or 6.5 Whidden die collets can be used to point the .277? Or has anyone tried?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MuleHunter, post: 572109, member: 14190"] My goal is to try to beat the 7wsm. With the Berger 180 Hybrid at a .684bc and 2950fps. Whidden makes a tipping die for the 7's. At a modest 5% increase that puts the bc at .718. There are 5 high bc Bergers to choose from for the 7. That is what im up against! The tested bc's of the Matrix .277's seem to be about .650 for the 165vld and .700 for the 175vld given a 3,000fps muzzle velocity out of the 270 WSM. The Meplats on them as you said Roy are huge. I figure if a guy can tip the 175 you might see an 8% increase, thats a .758bc at 3,000fps! Now we're on to something! That and Norma brass with the same barrel life as the 7 WSM make the 270 WSM a serious contender against the 7. I am just wondering if i want to shoe horn myself into only 2 bullet choices with the .277 and take the risk that i will get my performance expectations. I think im going to do it anyway. I wasn't after trimming the Meplat so much as just doing a clean up pass before tipping it to have a consistent uniform bc from bullet to bullet. Roy thanks for the input. Im after a rifle to take deer, elk, and bear no farther than 1,000yds. For that purpose the 270 WSM will work. Im just being tempted by the large variety of 7mm bullets. Just trying to research my options. Does anyone know if the 7 or 6.5 Whidden die collets can be used to point the .277? Or has anyone tried? [/QUOTE]
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