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Copper Monos - How to choose the right weight(and maybe caliber)?
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<blockquote data-quote="mcdil" data-source="post: 2626444" data-attributes="member: 112571"><p>Franko21,</p><p>With a self-imposed 400 yard max, the 117gr Afterburner will have no weaknesses. In fact, hypothetically, if Apex Outdoors had a heavier offering for a faster twist to match your 1:8", I would still suggest the 117gr (designed for 1:9.5" or faster) for your application and personal limits as I think overall performance will be maximized. The 117gr has a respectable BC, in line with or better than many streamlined 140-class bullets, and the muzzle velocity will be very high reducing overall time of flight and associated wind drift for the canyon shots out to 400 yards. It's only when you start really reaching out there (700+ yards) does the estimated G7 of .230 start to lack when compared to longer, higher BC bullets designed for faster twists.</p><p></p><p>Of utmost importance in your application, the 117gr will hit very hard, provide massive shock, especially at 7mm RM velocities, and provide deep penetration, plenty for the game you're after.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mcdil, post: 2626444, member: 112571"] Franko21, With a self-imposed 400 yard max, the 117gr Afterburner will have no weaknesses. In fact, hypothetically, if Apex Outdoors had a heavier offering for a faster twist to match your 1:8", I would still suggest the 117gr (designed for 1:9.5" or faster) for your application and personal limits as I think overall performance will be maximized. The 117gr has a respectable BC, in line with or better than many streamlined 140-class bullets, and the muzzle velocity will be very high reducing overall time of flight and associated wind drift for the canyon shots out to 400 yards. It's only when you start really reaching out there (700+ yards) does the estimated G7 of .230 start to lack when compared to longer, higher BC bullets designed for faster twists. Of utmost importance in your application, the 117gr will hit very hard, provide massive shock, especially at 7mm RM velocities, and provide deep penetration, plenty for the game you're after. [/QUOTE]
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