Ballistic Coefficient - doesn't matter for hunting

[todbartell]

After reading so much on CGN about how Ballistic Coefficient of a bullet doesn't matter for hunting, it spurred me to go out and get a new rifle

28 Nosler, loaded with the 154gr Hornady Interlock RNSP

Shoots MOA or less, so far at only 3113 fps but I'm just getting warmed up

 

[brybenn]

Should splatter its way thru most na game well

 

[hoytcanon]

BC is only relative to accuracy. If a hunter can put 5 rounds into 3" at 200 yards, does it matter whether the bullet had a BC of .250 or .500 or .750? BC may well assist accuracy and consistency at distance, but is only relevant at the extremes that most Hunters don't shoot at... but of course, when you push extremes all factors become exponentially more important. Personally, I like to leave plenty of margin in all aspects of hunting.

 

[scourge18a]

I guess it depends on how far you want to shoot but with a 28 Nosler you should retain plenty of energy. Likely good for further than most people would want to shoot in a hunting situation.
With a lesser caliber the BC might matter more if you want to retain energy a little further out and wick the wind.

 

[Johnn Peterson]

BC is only relative to accuracy. If a hunter can put 5 rounds into 3" at 200 yards, does it matter whether the bullet had a BC of .250 or .500 or .750? BC may well assist accuracy and consistency at distance, but is only relevant at the extremes that most Hunters don't shoot at... but of course, when you push extremes all factors become exponentially more important. Personally, I like to leave plenty of margin in all aspects of hunting.

Well put, and a good tact for the vast majority of the hunting group.

 

[yukonshooter]

Now go shoot that at ranges out to 400yds and let us know the drop

 

[Gatehouse]

I bet that bleeds off 100 FPS every 50 paces.

 

[Buckmastr]

Neat bullet.
Is this the absolute worst .284 bullet you could find wrt it's ballistic coefficient?

 

[Slimbo]

Careful you will have Supercub scouring the EE for a 28 Nosler.

 

[bcsteve]

This should be interesting.....

 

[Hitzy]

Neat bullet.
Is this the absolute worst .284 bullet you could find wrt it's ballistic coefficient?

Pretty much...also will be interesting to see it's performance on larger game at close range lol.

 

[Buckmastr]

It's just a matter of time before someone uses the C word here.

 

[todbartell]

Neat bullet.
Is this the absolute worst .284 bullet you could find wrt it's ballistic coefficient?

.220 G1 based on 50y retained velocity yesterday

At 200m, it will duplicate what the 30-30 does at the muzzle

 

[Buckmastr]

.220 G1 based on 50y retained velocity yesterday

At 200m, it will duplicate what the 30-30 does at the muzzle

Not a bad choice for hunting under 250 yrds then. It’s a shame that this bullet was discontinued.

 

[kman300]

I know you're just joking but BC sure does matter.

Lapua naturalis 6.5 140gr factory lapua load in everyone's favorite 6.5cm. BC is .201!


Muzzle fps 2559fps
Muzzle energy 2042ft/lbs

100y 2139fps/1427ft/lbs, 200y 1783fps/991ft/lbs, 300y 1487fps/699ft/lbs

 

[Slimbo]

Not a bad choice for hunting under 250 yrds then. It’s a shame that this bullet was discontinued.

They shoot well in my 7x57

 

[SHELL SHUCKER]

It's just a matter of time before someone uses the C word here.

In reference to an ex spouse perhaps?

 

[a j cave]

I like that bullet! I have taken many deer with that from my 280. Longest was a very large mule at just under 500. Past what I usually feel is a sure deal. I also liked the nosler 175 partitions, but my fav is still in the 140 range.

 

[hoytcanon]

In reference to an ex spouse perhaps?

That is moor or less what he was referring to...

 

[chuck nelson]

He is that bitter about it.