I figured I'd post this here since us long rangers probably know more about BC than the average Rokslider...
I have a Savage 99 in 250 Savage for which I load the 80 grain Barnes TTSX right at about 3100 FPS, however, to get them to stabilize, I need to remove the tip by pulling it out with a pair of pliers. It reduces the length just enough to get them stable. Usually this is of no concern because the rifle has essentially been a dedicated deer drive rifle where shots are usually well under 100 yards.
On the other hand, the rifle is quite accurate, has a great trigger for how old it is, and is super light and a dream to carry. If I ever go on a high altitude mule deer hunt or any hunt where I'm doing a ton of walking and climbing and not hunting huge animals I'd like to bring this rifle. On the other hand, where long shots are the norm, I'm concerned the reduced BC will really limit the effective range of the round. Does anyone have any idea, beyond mere speculation, what the BC of this bullet might be without the tip? The original BC is .316
I know I can shoot it out to 400 yards or so and then figure out the drop and adjust BC, but before I go getting a scope for it and changing out my red dot for optics, I'd like to know approximately what I'm working with.
Thanks!
I have a Savage 99 in 250 Savage for which I load the 80 grain Barnes TTSX right at about 3100 FPS, however, to get them to stabilize, I need to remove the tip by pulling it out with a pair of pliers. It reduces the length just enough to get them stable. Usually this is of no concern because the rifle has essentially been a dedicated deer drive rifle where shots are usually well under 100 yards.
On the other hand, the rifle is quite accurate, has a great trigger for how old it is, and is super light and a dream to carry. If I ever go on a high altitude mule deer hunt or any hunt where I'm doing a ton of walking and climbing and not hunting huge animals I'd like to bring this rifle. On the other hand, where long shots are the norm, I'm concerned the reduced BC will really limit the effective range of the round. Does anyone have any idea, beyond mere speculation, what the BC of this bullet might be without the tip? The original BC is .316
I know I can shoot it out to 400 yards or so and then figure out the drop and adjust BC, but before I go getting a scope for it and changing out my red dot for optics, I'd like to know approximately what I'm working with.
Thanks!