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<blockquote data-quote="benchracer" data-source="post: 1342802" data-attributes="member: 22069"><p><strong>CUTTING EDGE 225 MTH</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p>With an un-verified G1 bc of .651, it is difficult to assess the long range usefulness of this bullet. However, consistent with the behavior of other MTH bullets, I was able to drive this one considerably faster than its 225 SST counterpart, topping out at 2970 with a shiny ejector mark, but no heavy bolt lift or hard extraction. If its bc is anywhere near accurate, it looks like it would have some long range potential. I would expect the Lazer version of this bullet to fly pretty well, while boosting terminal performance. I think this could be an attractive option for anyone hunting in an area where non-lead bullets are required. Paired with tougher RWS brass, the 225 MTH or Lazer could offer a pretty good all around combination.</p><p></p><p><u>RL-17</u></p><p>62.0 2862</p><p>63.0 2923</p><p>64.0 2970 Shiny ejector mark.</p><p></p><p>ETA: Applied Ballistics has since established a .304 G7 bc for the CE 225 MTH, which is roughly equivalent to a .595 G1. Not bad, but no real advantage over a cup and core bullet such as the Hornady 230 ELD-X. Accuracy node from a 26" barrel will appear around 2880 fps, for either bullet, using RL-17.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="benchracer, post: 1342802, member: 22069"] [B]CUTTING EDGE 225 MTH [/B] With an un-verified G1 bc of .651, it is difficult to assess the long range usefulness of this bullet. However, consistent with the behavior of other MTH bullets, I was able to drive this one considerably faster than its 225 SST counterpart, topping out at 2970 with a shiny ejector mark, but no heavy bolt lift or hard extraction. If its bc is anywhere near accurate, it looks like it would have some long range potential. I would expect the Lazer version of this bullet to fly pretty well, while boosting terminal performance. I think this could be an attractive option for anyone hunting in an area where non-lead bullets are required. Paired with tougher RWS brass, the 225 MTH or Lazer could offer a pretty good all around combination. [U]RL-17[/U] 62.0 2862 63.0 2923 64.0 2970 Shiny ejector mark. ETA: Applied Ballistics has since established a .304 G7 bc for the CE 225 MTH, which is roughly equivalent to a .595 G1. Not bad, but no real advantage over a cup and core bullet such as the Hornady 230 ELD-X. Accuracy node from a 26" barrel will appear around 2880 fps, for either bullet, using RL-17. [/QUOTE]
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