HORNADY 147 ELD-M BULLET BREAKDOWN As a prelude to the following information, I am referencing data from bullets used in 2018. I am not saying anything is or is not different now than it was then. However, I feel it is important to inform the reader that these bullets used were from some of the first lots of 147s. For these tests, the 147 was loaded at muzzle velocities of … [Read more...]
Berger 6.5 cal 156 EOL Breakdown
BALLISTIC COEFFICIENT Berger advertises the BC of this bullet as .347 G7, while applied ballistics lists it as .334 G7. I have used the Applied Ballistics custom profile, which falls in between the .347 and the .334 G7, but is for the most part, identical to the .334 G7 inside 1000 yards. This custom profile has put me right on waterline out to 1200 yards in my testing, with … [Read more...]
Bullet Breakdown Intro
In this section of LRO, we are going to dive deep into the technical aspect of rifle projectiles, as they pertain to long range hunting. This will be a living document, and will update as information is gathered, and as new bullets and manufacturers come into the game. Bullet selection has historically been a very controversial topic, so before we get into it, let me go over … [Read more...]