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<blockquote data-quote="Fiftydriver" data-source="post: 605111" data-attributes="member: 10"><p>You remember correctly that I was using a higher then listed BC but it was not that high. Generally for my 338 AM I use .820 compared to the listed .780.</p><p> </p><p>Comparing the 510 AM to the 338 AM, looking at bullet drop, the 338 AM winds dramatically, wind drift is similiar between the two. Kenetic energy certainly is in favor of the 50 cal. Shootability, strong in favor of the 338 AM as its warm and fuzzy to shoot, the 510 is well, an EVENT to shoot!!!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Going into the armed forces is certainly a great thing but I would also recommend you get your schooling done as soon as possible. It seems to never get done if you do not do it right away. College is not for everyone and you really need to be smart about it. By that I mean go into a degree that will offer you good job opportunities when you get done. How many millions of people out there have business degrees and never use them!!!! Do something you enjoy that will actually get you a job afterwards. </p><p> </p><p>Again, the military is a great choice for sure as well.</p><p> </p><p>The mid calibers on the 50 BMG are really more novelty then anything. A 375-50BMG just does not offer enough barrel life to be practical. PLus you have to chamber it in a 25 lb class rifle minimum. You can take 10 lbs off a 375 Allen Magnum rifle and get within 100 fps of the huge 375-50BMG with dramatically longer barrel life.</p><p> </p><p>Dave has some interesting rounds for sure. I would say the 375 VM and my 338 AM would be nearly identical in ballistic performance with a slight edge going to the AM depending on what bullet was used. The 338 AM gets there with less fuss though.</p><p> </p><p>The Raptors are going very well. Main hang up is simply brass. Working with Bertram to get good brass made, just takes time.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fiftydriver, post: 605111, member: 10"] You remember correctly that I was using a higher then listed BC but it was not that high. Generally for my 338 AM I use .820 compared to the listed .780. Comparing the 510 AM to the 338 AM, looking at bullet drop, the 338 AM winds dramatically, wind drift is similiar between the two. Kenetic energy certainly is in favor of the 50 cal. Shootability, strong in favor of the 338 AM as its warm and fuzzy to shoot, the 510 is well, an EVENT to shoot!!! Going into the armed forces is certainly a great thing but I would also recommend you get your schooling done as soon as possible. It seems to never get done if you do not do it right away. College is not for everyone and you really need to be smart about it. By that I mean go into a degree that will offer you good job opportunities when you get done. How many millions of people out there have business degrees and never use them!!!! Do something you enjoy that will actually get you a job afterwards. Again, the military is a great choice for sure as well. The mid calibers on the 50 BMG are really more novelty then anything. A 375-50BMG just does not offer enough barrel life to be practical. PLus you have to chamber it in a 25 lb class rifle minimum. You can take 10 lbs off a 375 Allen Magnum rifle and get within 100 fps of the huge 375-50BMG with dramatically longer barrel life. Dave has some interesting rounds for sure. I would say the 375 VM and my 338 AM would be nearly identical in ballistic performance with a slight edge going to the AM depending on what bullet was used. The 338 AM gets there with less fuss though. The Raptors are going very well. Main hang up is simply brass. Working with Bertram to get good brass made, just takes time. [/QUOTE]
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