Cutting edge

[Topshelfbv]

I have used 130 gr Berger vld in the past for my 6.5-284. Looking at trying the cutting edge 130g. Any guys shooting these bullets? This is for my sheep/ goat rifle.
Thanks guys

 

[snox801]

I have shot cutting edge for a long time always were good.
No I use mostly hammer bullets. Only thing I still use cutting edge in is my .375AM

 

[Northkill]

I have shot cutting edge for a long time always were good.
No I use mostly hammer bullets. Only thing I still use cutting edge in is my .375AM

Be interested in hearing about your switch. Hammers run faster or terminal performance better? Assuming the CE has higher BC?

 

[snox801]

Yes the cutting edge had higher bc. And they do do the job. I just had better terminal performance with hammers. The alloy seems softer on hammers. The cutting edge get very distinct petals in a very consistent star pattern.
The hammers tend to shed the front like a partition and still send the shank through like the cutting edge. I made the switch by comparing the distance at which the cutting edge runs out of FPS to open vs hammers and even though the bc was higher the distance was very close for maximum range except in my big .375 AM which can shoot farther than I can.