17 November 2005, 19:34
elkhunterHigh BC bullets 257 or smaller
I am building a new rifle to shoot at long range. I want to match the trajectory and drift of my hunting rifle, with a cartridge I can comfrotably shoot all day. I want a cartrdigde (.257 or smaller) that will shoot a bullet with a BC of .4 or better at 3200 fps. There don't seem to be many options in the bullet department. The best compromise I have found would be a 22-250 with a 1:8" twist and a 75 grain Hornady A Max. I already have a 25-06 and don't need another one. Any suggestions for a different caliber or bullet?
18 November 2005, 04:15
todbartellhow about a 260 Remington with 107 gr. MatchKings (.409) @ 3100 fps
18 November 2005, 05:06
ricciardelliCheck out Lost River bullets.
18 November 2005, 05:24
fredj338If it's just for LR varmints or target work, a .260 w/ 24"-26" bbl. would get you close w/ 107gr SMK or 108gr Lapua. The 95gr Hordy. Vmax is .369 & the 100grNBT is .350, both can easily reach 3200fps from a 24"-26"bbl.
18 November 2005, 05:30
BigNate.25-284 on a standard length action. Plan for 130gr VLDs. I may try this myself. Nate
here's what I'm looking at18 November 2005, 07:51
sierra2Go for the .260 Rem if you want those high ballistic coefficients, or try another 6.5mm chambering, up to and including 6.5-284 and 6.5-06.
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