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I am finally handloading .223

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Randy:
Boat Tails also have a better coefficient of drag thud are faster.

SBarry:
The back of the bullet affects accuracy. If something happens to the flat back bullet while loading, it could cause the bullet to tumble.

A lot of years ago, I believe it was a European country, tried to make thier 556 bullets tumble to cause more damage when hitting a human torso. They basically ground a uneven  point on the tip of the bullet, which did nothing to make it tumble. I saw some of these at Grand Island gun show a year ago. A fellow NFOA member had them. I signed him up, don't think he participates on the forum though.  

Dan W:

--- Quote from: Rich B on July 24, 2009, 09:34:43 AM ---Boat tails are slightly easier to load since they slip into the case mouth a little more easily. 

I *think* they're more accurate too.  IIRC, most match bullets have boat tails.


BTW, when did you place that order with Powder Valley?  I have an order from April I'm waiting on...

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April 17...ordered H335 and CCI SR #400

Dan W:
I was just seeing a lot of flat based varmint bullets that were available, while all the FMJBT are sold out.

JimP:

--- Quote from: LitlRat on July 24, 2009, 12:24:35 PM ---The back of the bullet affects accuracy. If something happens to the flat back bullet while loading, it could cause the bullet to tumble.

A lot of years ago, I believe it was a European country, tried to make thier 556 bullets tumble to cause more damage when hitting a human torso. They basically ground a uneven  point on the tip of the bullet, which did nothing to amke it tumble. I saw some of these at Grand isalnd gun show a year ago. A fellow NFOA member had them. I signed him up, don't think he participates on the forum though.  

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go read this:

http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot37.htm


....... ya learn sump'n ehvree day........

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