I've seen several posts where elevation is referenced regarding barrel twist and stabilizing long, heavy bullets.
My recreation shooting will be slightly above 5,000 feet elevation and my hunting will be 7,000-9,000 feet elevation.
I haven't found a Barrel Twist Calculator where elevation is considered. Is there any general wisdom or simple Math that would allow me to estimate whether a bullet might work in my 9.5" twist, 7mm Mag?
And I really don't want to pay $50-$70 for a box of bullet that end up paper weights.
I would love.... my gun to love the Hornady 7mm .284 180 gr ELD® Match, but Hornady suggests an 8" twist. Just wonder if there is a chance the bullet will work with 9.5" at 5k elevation.
And yes, I am aware that I'm going to have to shoot them before I really know.
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My recreation shooting will be slightly above 5,000 feet elevation and my hunting will be 7,000-9,000 feet elevation.
I haven't found a Barrel Twist Calculator where elevation is considered. Is there any general wisdom or simple Math that would allow me to estimate whether a bullet might work in my 9.5" twist, 7mm Mag?
And I really don't want to pay $50-$70 for a box of bullet that end up paper weights.
I would love.... my gun to love the Hornady 7mm .284 180 gr ELD® Match, but Hornady suggests an 8" twist. Just wonder if there is a chance the bullet will work with 9.5" at 5k elevation.
And yes, I am aware that I'm going to have to shoot them before I really know.
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