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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
Weight a factor of BC?
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<blockquote data-quote="264MHC" data-source="post: 2104358" data-attributes="member: 111161"><p>Theoretically two bullets that have the same BC fired at the same muzzle velocity should fly the same. But I have read where people with a lot of experience claim that the heavier bullet will do better in varying conditions because of its larger mass and momentum. For example, a .400 g7 300 Grain .338 bullet vs a .400 g7 190 Grain 7mm bullet, people claim that the 338 bullet will fly better even though the BC is the same. I think that is part of the reason ELR shooters use .375s, .408s, .416s and such even though smaller calibers may be able to match them in Theoretical ballistics. I'm just passing on what I've read but don't have enough experience to say for sure so take it for what it's worth.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="264MHC, post: 2104358, member: 111161"] Theoretically two bullets that have the same BC fired at the same muzzle velocity should fly the same. But I have read where people with a lot of experience claim that the heavier bullet will do better in varying conditions because of its larger mass and momentum. For example, a .400 g7 300 Grain .338 bullet vs a .400 g7 190 Grain 7mm bullet, people claim that the 338 bullet will fly better even though the BC is the same. I think that is part of the reason ELR shooters use .375s, .408s, .416s and such even though smaller calibers may be able to match them in Theoretical ballistics. I’m just passing on what I’ve read but don’t have enough experience to say for sure so take it for what it’s worth. [/QUOTE]
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