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<blockquote data-quote="Kevin Thomas" data-source="post: 395945" data-attributes="member: 15748"><p>Davkrat,</p><p> </p><p>Fine on the computer, not so fine (usually) in real life. The 2800 fps you cited won't cut it with the 155s @ 1000 at most ranges. Palma shooters normally run a minimum of 2950 fps for this bullet, and that will pretty much assure 1K performance with a little margin for error. The also shoot 29-30" barrels, and are running max loads even then. Out of a 24" bbl, the 2800 shouldn't be a problem, but that 2950 mark is gonna be real tough, and I don't want to stand too close if you make there, if you get my drift. Given the shorter barrel, you'll be better off going with a heavier bullet, like the 175 SMKs or 180 VLDs. Get those up to around 2650, and they'll stay supersonic at 1K, no problem.</p><p> </p><p>Hope that helps,</p><p> </p><p>Kevin Thomas</p><p>Lapua USA</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kevin Thomas, post: 395945, member: 15748"] Davkrat, Fine on the computer, not so fine (usually) in real life. The 2800 fps you cited won't cut it with the 155s @ 1000 at most ranges. Palma shooters normally run a minimum of 2950 fps for this bullet, and that will pretty much assure 1K performance with a little margin for error. The also shoot 29-30" barrels, and are running max loads even then. Out of a 24" bbl, the 2800 shouldn't be a problem, but that 2950 mark is gonna be real tough, and I don't want to stand too close if you make there, if you get my drift. Given the shorter barrel, you'll be better off going with a heavier bullet, like the 175 SMKs or 180 VLDs. Get those up to around 2650, and they'll stay supersonic at 1K, no problem. Hope that helps, Kevin Thomas Lapua USA [/QUOTE]
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