canuck4570
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are cast bullets allowed in FT/R competition 308
cast are used in the black powder competition guigley style
cast are used in the black powder competition guigley style
cast bullet in FT/R competition
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Kodiak99317
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I would think it could be used since there is no bullet restriction, as long as it's a 308 or 556.
canuck4570
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I have a TRG in 308
and with 185 gr cast bullet its super accurate at 1830 fps
I figured that the 4570 black powder at 1200 fps is ok for 900 meter the 308 should be ok
made some research and in the 1900 they had these long range competition with 30-06 A3 springfield using cast bullet
my scope a smidh bender 1x25 mounted with 40 moa pica tiny rail is according to gbm ballistic web site to do this easily
read the rules for FT/r and yeas no specific rules on bullets just tying to make certain
and would like to know if the Cannaugh range do accept cast bullet…..
will try to reach them on this
and with 185 gr cast bullet its super accurate at 1830 fps
I figured that the 4570 black powder at 1200 fps is ok for 900 meter the 308 should be ok
made some research and in the 1900 they had these long range competition with 30-06 A3 springfield using cast bullet
my scope a smidh bender 1x25 mounted with 40 moa pica tiny rail is according to gbm ballistic web site to do this easily
read the rules for FT/r and yeas no specific rules on bullets just tying to make certain
and would like to know if the Cannaugh range do accept cast bullet…..
will try to reach them on this
It's permitted, but there are reasons why people don't do it.
A big part of success in F/TR is the ability to launch as heavy and aerodynamic a bullet as possible, at as close to 3000 fps as possible. I doubt that anyone could consistently shoot scoring shots with a 223 or a 308 using cast bullets past 700 yds, probably less.
A big part of success in F/TR is the ability to launch as heavy and aerodynamic a bullet as possible, at as close to 3000 fps as possible. I doubt that anyone could consistently shoot scoring shots with a 223 or a 308 using cast bullets past 700 yds, probably less.
It'd be interesting to see how you'd do with it. You'd likely be at a big disadvantage with respect to ballistics coefficient and maybe have stability issues at distance, but you'll never know until you try. If you do, please post your results.
I shoot black powder rifles with cast bullets, and they can be pretty accurate at distance, but generally see much larger windage corrections and elevation effects of head/tail winds than you will with a modern bullet/rifle. Some of mine have a G1 BC of well over .500 but the slow speeds ( 1150-1350fps depending on the rifle ) give the wind lots of time to affect the bullet. In zero wind they'll hold about 1.25 minutes of vertical at 500m but throw in some rapidly changing wind conditions and it's a serious challenge.
Chris.
I shoot black powder rifles with cast bullets, and they can be pretty accurate at distance, but generally see much larger windage corrections and elevation effects of head/tail winds than you will with a modern bullet/rifle. Some of mine have a G1 BC of well over .500 but the slow speeds ( 1150-1350fps depending on the rifle ) give the wind lots of time to affect the bullet. In zero wind they'll hold about 1.25 minutes of vertical at 500m but throw in some rapidly changing wind conditions and it's a serious challenge.
Chris.
canuck4570
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thanks for the reply, interesting
trying to make a decision ….. do I keep my TRG or sell it to by a sharp rifle to shoot long range a cannaugh
love shooting cast bullets
trying to make a decision ….. do I keep my TRG or sell it to by a sharp rifle to shoot long range a cannaugh
love shooting cast bullets
There is no restriction on cast bullets at Connaught, but I have never heard of anyone trying it in F-Class. Most guys are running 185s somewhere north of 2700 fps, so aside from the cool factor I would think you'd be at a pretty significant ballistic disadvantage. only one way to find out though!
Scott
Scott
canuck4570
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if I try it I will make a comeback on it and post
