So G7 is a "drag model" that is part of a ballistic program? And would be similar data from different companies that sell software? Everyone uses the G7 profile?
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Yes, most of the better ones anyway.
It should be, industry standard. In reality it is just a series of numbers and equations (like how an image on your computer screen is, at its core, still just a series of ones and zeroes)
No, in fact most people still use G1, and many people do just fine with it. But in reality, the G1 model is meant for round nosed flat based (pistol) rounds, as G7 is ideal for longer HPBT (match rifle) rounds. G1 was the original drag model used for everything, and it gives rifle rounds very "nice" looking BCs (upwards of .5) which is a prime selling point. Alot of bullet manufacturers still publish (in some cases only) the G1 BCs, because they are higher, sexier numbers, and unfortunately, most folks just don't know any better. Also, many lower-end and older calcs only offer the G1 model, so many folks just assume it is the way to go.
FWIW, Yes I checked, and I would have had to "tweak" my G1 BC even more than I did to get a true algorithm, in the above post, and my wind and velocity data would have been WAY off on the G1 after all that tweaking.
I thought that with "F - Class" type events aound the state that this would be more popular.
You ever heard what I call F-Class?
Unfortunately, F class, while better than benchrest, is not really that practical either. Remember it was started by Palma shooters who where too old to stay steady in a prone-unsupported position.
Isn't there a 1000yd range at Chardon?
I've heard of it, never been. There are 1000yrd+ ranges, with some form of club or public access, near Alliance, Broken Bow, and Lexington, that I know of for sure. Most folks have private land that they either own or "borrow" (myself included). I did have somebody contact me from Seward recently saying they are starting up a LR club there, so I am very hopeful for that.
the 600yrd line at ENGC, from the looks of it, has some potential, if you moved the road and the firing line back quite a ways and put a lot of money into dirt work, and probably a shooting tower. I very much doubt this will ever happen with the planned (maybe completed, I haven't been there in a min) pistol pits that would be in the way, and the recent overhaul to the 600yrd firing line.
In the end, I can't blame them, since if there was enough demand, I'm sure they would have gone with lengthening the line over the new pistol pits. There simply isn't alot of people who are interested in shooting that far, and, to be frank, shooting on natural terrain is QUITE a bit different (and more enjoyable) than shooting in your typical bermed out range.
