No more Matrix .277 165 gr.

[WHITEBULL]

Now that Marshal sold Matrix Ballistics, the new owner will not be making these. I had my barrel made around this bullet, I still have a few boxes, and I have some Berger 170gr, but also looking for something a little lighter.
Anyone out there making high BC pills in the 150-170 range?
The rifle has a PacNor.270 wsm 1-8" twist barrel, cut for a oal cartridge length @ 3.120".
Thanks.

 

[IdahoCTD]

That is a bummer. I've had a barrel on order from Krieger since Jan and was hoping to use the 165 Matrix.

 

[mtmuley]

Call Steve at Hammer Bullets. mtmuley

 

[RockyMtnMT]

We have a 156g designed for the 8" twist. It is 1.553" long and should perform great in your set up.

Steve

 

[FEENIX]

Anyone out there making high BC pills in the 150-170 range?
The rifle has a PacNor.270 wsm 1-8" twist barrel, cut for a oal cartridge length @ 3.120".
Thanks.

150 Nosler LRAB >>> http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f19/nosler-lr-accubonds-bc-testing-results-137554/

 

[WHITEBULL]

We have a 156g designed for the 8" twist. It is 1.553" long and should perform great in your set up.

Steve

Steve, I will give these a try. All copper is a bonus, living in this corrupt state.

 

[RockyMtnMT]

I look forward to hearing how they do for you.

Steve

 

[Longtooth32]

Posted this in another thread...

Did not know they are not going to make the 165 Matrix....

Shot the 170 Bergers from my Mausingfield, 270 Wby, standard chamber...28" Benchmark, 1-9...

Top right is 26RL @72gr...ave 3225fps, ES 13

Top left is 26rl @ 74gr ave 3318fps, ES16...

Lower right is RL26 71gr, ave 3192fps , ES 26

Shot today, all 5 shot groups....

 

[WildRose]

Now that Marshal sold Matrix Ballistics, the new owner will not be making these. I had my barrel made around this bullet, I still have a few boxes, and I have some Berger 170gr, but also looking for something a little lighter.
Anyone out there making high BC pills in the 150-170 range?
The rifle has a PacNor.270 wsm 1-8" twist barrel, cut for a oal cartridge length @ 3.120".
Thanks.

Cross your fingers and hope but I heard a dirty rumor that there might just be an ELD-X in .277 in the next year or so. With the popularity of the .270 its a pretty sure thing it won't be long.

 

[WHITEBULL]

Cross your fingers and hope but I heard a dirty rumor that there might just be an ELD-X in .277 in the next year or so. With the popularity of the .270 its a pretty sure thing it won't be long.

When I saw that the .277 was not included in the ELD-X lineup, I thought that Hornady missed a huge sales opportunity. But, one of the biggest issues is with the rifle manufacturer's standard 1-10" twist. Anything heavier than a 150gr will require a faster twist.

 

[RockyMtnMT]

Cross your fingers and hope but I heard a dirty rumor that there might just be an ELD-X in .277 in the next year or so. With the popularity of the .270 its a pretty sure thing it won't be long.

It will be interesting to see if they do as most all of the factory 270 chamberings are 1-10" twist. This does not lend to very long bullets. If they do it will more than likely be a marginally stable bullet.

I couldn't sleep a few days ago so I did what any normal guy would do and started checking various bullets on a twist calculator. I was amazed at how many bullets are marketed very marginal in stability. 1.2-1.3 sg, even found some lower.

It is just like fishing lures. The first fish they have to catch is the fisherman.

Steve

 

[bigngreen]

Nothing hornady will make will even compare to the Matrix, an eld would be a significant down grade in performance from the Matrix, the only thing really out there is the Berger 170 in the weight and BC class were looking for.

 

[engineer40]

Did you hear why they will not be making them? Everything I read seems like there is a huge need by some devoted .277 enthusiast.

 

[WHITEBULL]

Nothing hornady will make will even compare to the Matrix, an eld would be a significant down grade in performance from the Matrix, the only thing really out there is the Berger 170 in the weight and BC class were looking for.

I purchased a box of the Hammer Hunter 156 gr. They are pretty long, 1.552". We'll see if my gun likes them.