What is a good BC for a bullet?

General trends. Sporting bullets have BC’s in the range 0.12 to slightly over 1.00, with high being the most aerodynamic, and low being the least. Very-low-drag bullets with BCs ≥ 1.10 can be designed and produced on special lathes using mono-metal rods.

What is Hornady BC calculator?

The Hornady Ballistic Calculator App is Bluetooth enabled and will toggle with select wind meters. The App also allows users the ability to create “favorites” (rifle/scope/ammunition combinations) and save them for repeated use.

What is G1 BC and G7 BC?

Ballistic Coefficient or B.C. is a measurement (or prediction in a lot of cases) of how fast a bullet slows down in a given distance with a given velocity. The G1 model is based off of a stocky, flat base bullet template while the G7 model is based around a match style, boat-tail bullet template.

What is a high G7 BC?

Typically, the higher the number, the lower the drag of the projectile (low negative acceleration), and the better the bullet will cut through the air. G7 – Bullets with the G7 BC are long 7.5 degree boat-tails, with 10 caliber tangent ogive, and are very popular with manufacturers for extremely low-drag bullets.

Which is bigger 308 or 6.5 Creedmoor?

6.5 Creedmoor vs 308: Cartridge Sizes The . 308 Winchester has a slightly longer same case length (1.92″ vs 2.015″), but the 6.5 Creedmoor has a little bit longer overall length (2.825″ vs 2.81″). The 6.5 Creedmoor has a sharper shoulder angle and a slightly less tapered case than the . 308.

What is the BC of a 6.5 Creedmoor?

6.5 Creedmoor vs . The 6.5 Creedmoor has the best Ballistic Coefficient, and perfect for long range shooters. The Hornady 6.5 Creedmoor 140 grain A-MAX boasts a Ballistic Coefficient of . 585 and muzzle velocity of 2710 FPS.

Does BC change with velocity?

For example, a modern bullet that’s shaped more like the G7 standard will have a G7 BC that stays very constant as it flies from muzzle velocity of 3000 fps down to 1500 fps at long range. However, that same bullet will have a G1 BC that can change by 20% or more as it flies….

What is the BC of Sierra Bullets?

The BC value for the standard bullet then is 1.0 (weight 1.0 lb, diameter 1.0 inch, and form factor 1.0 by definition for the standard bullet). A bullet can have a BC higher than 1.0.

Is Nosler partition G1 or G7?

Use the G1 drag for Nosler bullets. The G7 is actually a much more accurate ballistics model for the modern day rifle.

Does Barnes use G1 or G7 BC?

Well-Known Member. It looks like the BC posted on the Barnes website is a G1.

What makes a Hornady match bullet so good?

Hornady ® Match™ bullets are manufactured to the tightest standards in the industry to provide superior consistency, high ballistic coefficients and unprecedented levels of accuracy.

Who is the founder of Hornady Bullet Company?

Hornady has been an industry leader in bullet design and innovation since 1949. “Ten Bullets Through One Hole” was the philosophy adopted by the company’s founder, Mr. Joyce Hornady, and continues right through today. Consistent quality, accuracy and performance are, and always will be the hallmarks of all Hornady products.

What kind of ballistic calculator does Hornady use?

The Hornady Standard Ballistics Calculator uses BCs (G1 or G7 ballistic coefficients) to calculate trajectory and is ideal for traditional hunting and varmint bullets at close to moderate distance.

What kind of bullet is Hornady GMX bullet?

Hornady ® FTX ® bullets revolutionized lever-gun ballistics, creating a whole new level of performance for these popular firearms. Hard-hitting and deep-penetrating, the GMX ® bullet combines monolithic construction with pioneering ballistic design to meet the need for a premium, non-traditional bullet.