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Barrel and Caliber choice for unleaded
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<blockquote data-quote="benchracer" data-source="post: 1073574" data-attributes="member: 22069"><p>Read the reviews for the following Barnes bullet and you will see why the faster twist is a good idea: <a href="http://www.midwayusa.com/product/540734/barnes-long-range-hunting-bullets-284-caliber-7mm-284-diameter-168-grain-lrx-boat-tail-box-of-50?cm_vc=ProductFinding" target="_blank">Barnes Long-Range Hunting Bullets 284 Cal 7mm (284 Diameter) 168 Grain</a></p><p> </p><p>Though bullets like the Cutting Edge are about 1/3 more expensive than the Barnes bullets, even the Barnes bullets are not inexpensive.</p><p> </p><p>One approach that I have found to be an effective cost control measure is to pair the more expensive bullet with a cup and core bullet of similar characteristics. The less expensive bullet can be used for the majority of shooting in practice (I am assuming that standard cup and core bullets are still permitted on shooting ranges in CA), with a smaller number of practice shots taken with the bullet you will use in the field.</p><p> </p><p>For example, the Barnes 168 LRX and Hornady 162 SST should closely match one another in ballistic terms. Loaded to the same velocity, the SST should serve as a functional practice bullet, either saving money in the process or allowing more practice for your shooting dollar.</p><p> </p><p>The Cutting Edge 155 MTH and Hornady 162 AMAX could be paired in similar fashion.</p><p> </p><p>Going with a tighter than standard twist and pairing your bullets in this manner are both techniques than can give you a lot of flexibility to match your bullet choices with desired performance characteristics. Once again, plenty of upside and ZERO downside.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="benchracer, post: 1073574, member: 22069"] Read the reviews for the following Barnes bullet and you will see why the faster twist is a good idea: [URL="http://www.midwayusa.com/product/540734/barnes-long-range-hunting-bullets-284-caliber-7mm-284-diameter-168-grain-lrx-boat-tail-box-of-50?cm_vc=ProductFinding"]Barnes Long-Range Hunting Bullets 284 Cal 7mm (284 Diameter) 168 Grain[/URL] Though bullets like the Cutting Edge are about 1/3 more expensive than the Barnes bullets, even the Barnes bullets are not inexpensive. One approach that I have found to be an effective cost control measure is to pair the more expensive bullet with a cup and core bullet of similar characteristics. The less expensive bullet can be used for the majority of shooting in practice (I am assuming that standard cup and core bullets are still permitted on shooting ranges in CA), with a smaller number of practice shots taken with the bullet you will use in the field. For example, the Barnes 168 LRX and Hornady 162 SST should closely match one another in ballistic terms. Loaded to the same velocity, the SST should serve as a functional practice bullet, either saving money in the process or allowing more practice for your shooting dollar. The Cutting Edge 155 MTH and Hornady 162 AMAX could be paired in similar fashion. Going with a tighter than standard twist and pairing your bullets in this manner are both techniques than can give you a lot of flexibility to match your bullet choices with desired performance characteristics. Once again, plenty of upside and ZERO downside. [/QUOTE]
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