Hey fellas, is it neccisary to have boat tales for smaller bullets for a .270 WIN? i noticed there are more non boattailed bullets in something like a 100 grain bullet in .270.

The theory is probably that long-range accuracy (the reason for having a boattail in the first place) really only applies to light-to-midrange bullets. The heavier bullets are normally flat-based.

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Originally posted by zackdui:
Hey fellas, is it neccisary to have boat tales for smaller bullets for a .270 WIN? i noticed there are more non boattailed bullets in something like a 100 grain bullet in .270.

Beyond 300 yards the boat tails helps. Under 300 yards it doesn't matter.

ZM

I use whatever type of bullet is most accurate in my gun and sometimes it isn't a boat tail.

I like boat tails because the taper eases insertion into the neck of the case. Also, the ballistic coeficients are a bit better than the flat based designs which tranlates into better velocity retention and less drop down range.