We analyzed the rifle powder the top 200 PRS shooters are loading in their match ammo, and the results were overwhelming. After a dramatic shift in powder preference over the last decade, is your go-to powder still the best choice for long-range? Click to find out which powders are the ...
Something with less powder capacity than the Norma like the 7mm SAUM might offer reduced recoil for spotting shots, and be just as optimized for that window from 610 to 1413 yards that 80% of the targets fall into. There are many high-BC 7mm bullets to choose from, which would “cheat ...
Powder manufacturers generally pressure test their loads so you will have a very good idea how hot a load actually is. Bullet manufacturers generally shoot their loads for accuracy and will often have ballistic charts to go with the data. It is also worth noting that a manufacturer’s latest ...
A: Many factors influence barrel wear. But the general principle is that the more powder you burn and the faster you drive a bullet (both of which generate heat), the faster a barrel erodes. The 55 grain factory load for the .243 WSSM should erode a barrel very quickly, for example. ...
Typically composed of partially burned powder, combustion by products and traces of lead and copper. Hold –An on-the-fly adjustment to vertical deviation that is performed by estimating the necessary elevation to account for bullet drop and then deliberately positioning the cross-hairs the ...
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