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New Barnes 'X' in .510"

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19 January 2004, 05:06
GeorgeS
New Barnes 'X' in .510"
For you REALLY big-bore fans.

Diameter Weight Description S.D. B.C. CAT#
.510" 647gr. "X" BT .355 .592 51064


George
19 January 2004, 05:19
ALF
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19 January 2004, 07:07
Big Bore
Given the weight closely matches the M33 ball ammo of the .50 BMG and is a boat tail, I would bet it is a spitzer. I can't wait to try some in my .50 BMG if I can find some.
19 January 2004, 11:12
ScottS
Alf,

My guess is it is a "hunting" bullet for 50 BMG users. The BC is too high for a semi spitzer type round, like their 570 gr X bullet, which is what is required to fit and feed through a magnum mauser length magazine box. Ultimately, I guess we will have to wait for Barnes to post pics.

Honestly, though, I think the search for a excellent expanding .51" hunting bullet ends with the 600 gr Protected Point from Woodleigh.

Scott