Re: Highest measured BC on a .45 cal bullet Post by desert deuce » Wed Dec 27, 2017 8:37 pm Sighhhh, the final arbiter in the search for the best … The Target bullet has the highest BC of the three types of bullets, and we recommend that it is used only for target shooting and not hunting. Richard Gunn listed the NEI # 349-C Gunn Seacant RN as having a measured G1 BC of 0.51. The .30-06 Springfield and .308 Winchester cartridges also offer several high-BC loads, although the bullet weights are on the heavy side. These are a high BC, expanding bullet designed for hunting at all ranges. Bullet Choices for the .223 Remington and .223 AI The bullets used in the .223 Rem and .223 AI will be .224 diameter. However, the power and reach come at a price: vicious recoil. Hornady originally published “800 yard”* average Ballistic Coefficient (BC) values for ELD-X and ELD Match bullets. AccuBond (.588 BC/.301 SD) at 3150 fps. This was the original line of bullets. Heavy rifle A-Frame® bullets are for use on dangerous game. Interestingly, when a polymer-tipped, high-BC bullet is fired at high velocities — let's say over 2,800 fps — it builds excessive heat in its tip, and the tip begins to erode. Most bullets exhibit a lowering BC as velocity slows. 5 bullet pack Hornady ELD-X 30 CAL (.308) G1/BC 0.650 part # 3078 The Horndady ELD-X (Extremely Low Drag – eXpanding) bullet is a technologically advanced, match accurate, ALL-RANGE hunting bullet featuring highest-in-class ballistic coefficients and consistent, controlled expansion at ALL practical hunting distances. Ultra-High BC Sierra MatchKings in .223, .264, and .308 Calibers. Superior accuracy and industry leading ballistic design has been achieved with the Hornady 30Cal .308 ELD-X 178gr. (Standard-BC bullets don't experience the phenomenon because they … A unique feature of this bullet is our patented SealTite™ band which is a band slightly larger than caliber diameter around the bullet which was designed to eliminate fliers by preventing gas blow-by. So a test was made between two 30 caliber bullets were shot at the same muzzle velocities at about 2570 fps. If your app or device asks for a … The Hammer Hunter line is our long range or high bc line of bullets. 30 Cal 176 gr A-Tip ® Match Bullet: 0.564 G1 0.284 G7: 0.552 G1 0.277 G7: 0.540 G1 0.272 G7: 30 Cal 230 gr A-Tip ® Match Bullet: 0.823 G1 0.414 G7: 0.813 G1 0.408 G7: 0.811 G1 0.408 G7: 30 Cal 250 gr A-Tip ® Match Bullet: 0.878 G1 0.442 G7: 0.877 G1 0.440 G7: 0.872 G1 0.439 G7: 338 cal 300 gr A-Tip ® Match Bullet: 0.863 aG1 0.435 G7: 0.860 G1 0.432 G7: 0.850 G1 0.428 G7 One of the highest BC .257 bullets on the market is the Berger 115-grain Match Grade VLD Hunting at .466 BC. What cartridge has the highest known ballistic coefficient? Hammer Bullets are custom turned on a CNC lathe, using only the highest-quality solid copper appropriate for the desired result. We appreciate your business and want you to know we are doing everything possible to continue to respond to the record level of demand for ammunition, bullets, cartridge cases, reloading presses and accessories. Dan's numbers for the .45 money bullets were between 0.5 and 0.55 depending on the weight and groove design ( or no grooves, i.e. Berger has been busy developing and releasing new bullets, continuing to innovate in popular long range categories. 50ct This is a SINGLE FEED bullet. Nosler gives 3,170 fps for its 115-grain Ballistic Tip from a 24-inch barrel, so let’s compromise at 3,150 fps. Mach 1 = 1116.48 fps @ ICAO Standard Atmosphere). Ballistic Coefficient (BC) values at Mach 2.25 (2512 fps @ ICAO Standard Atmosphere) should be used when comparing to other published BC values within the industry.