Alright guys - I'm shooting a .30-06 and I want to start shooting around 500 yards.
Let me explain the dilemma
I understand lighter bullets go faster initially but loose speed faster then a heavier bullet of the same design with a higher BC. Eventually the heavy one overcomes the light one... at what range would this happen approximately? I'm thinking 4-500 yards?
I understand that heavier bullets of the same design have less wind drift at all ranges, even if the lighter one is shot faster.
Lighter bullets have more drift but less drop, while heavier ones have less drift and more drop... at ranges under 4-500 yards...
For 500 yards then, what is your optimum bullet weight and BC that your aiming for?
I want to use bullets that are good for hunting and currently I am looking at the 168 grain nosler ballistic tip and perhaps the 165 grain accubond. I think about 165grain weight range is good for 500 or would I be a lot smarter to step it up again a notch to the 180 grain weight?
Drop generally is a constant and with a known range you should be able to dial it in almost precisely... however wind is ever changing. Perhaps a heavy bullet would be best as it will allow more room for error in wind readings?
Give me your advice on the matter please
Let me explain the dilemma
I understand lighter bullets go faster initially but loose speed faster then a heavier bullet of the same design with a higher BC. Eventually the heavy one overcomes the light one... at what range would this happen approximately? I'm thinking 4-500 yards?
I understand that heavier bullets of the same design have less wind drift at all ranges, even if the lighter one is shot faster.
Lighter bullets have more drift but less drop, while heavier ones have less drift and more drop... at ranges under 4-500 yards...
For 500 yards then, what is your optimum bullet weight and BC that your aiming for?
I want to use bullets that are good for hunting and currently I am looking at the 168 grain nosler ballistic tip and perhaps the 165 grain accubond. I think about 165grain weight range is good for 500 or would I be a lot smarter to step it up again a notch to the 180 grain weight?
Drop generally is a constant and with a known range you should be able to dial it in almost precisely... however wind is ever changing. Perhaps a heavy bullet would be best as it will allow more room for error in wind readings?
Give me your advice on the matter please