True, but how much does an extra 100fps reduce the life of the barrel?Both true, but one does not invalidate the other......
Does anyone know?
True, but how much does an extra 100fps reduce the life of the barrel?Both true, but one does not invalidate the other......
Don't worry about barrel wear. You have the AI. Make the most of it. That 127 gr Hammer doesn't have high BC for it's weight. It's 0.262. The 133 Berger elite hunter is 0.315, The Apex 108 is 0.283. The Berger will carry more energy to distance. The Apex will allow 300 more fps at the muzzle and that advantage will increase with distance. At 1,000 yards the Apex will be 400+ fps faster. Put those numbers into JBM ballistic calculator and you'll see the advantage of high BC for weight bullets.What if I just simply loaded my high BC 127gn bullet 100fps slower?
Then will my barrel last as long as a standard 25-06?
Im not, i considered wear when I chose this build and its not a factor for me or most hunters. This isnt a plinking rifle and this barrel will last me my life.Don't worry about barrel wear. You have the AI. Make the most of it.
That is a great rifle. I like it. I've just been trying to help you make the most of it. Good luck with your rifle and hunting adventures.!Im not, i considered wear when I chose this build and its not a factor for me or most hunters. This isnt a plinking rifle and this barrel will last me my life.
The 127HHT is fine for me, im not going to hunt out to 1000yds. The 127HHT at my velocity is on par with a 7RM using the same bullet weight class... this is a really versatile rifle for me. I can still shoot standard 25-06 loads and lighter bullets, a very versatile rifle.
You've been helpful. I wasnt aware of the Apex bullet, and thats an impressive BC. Versatility is key with a build like mine so more options are a good thing.That is a great rifle. I like it. I've just been trying to help you make the most of it. Good luck with your rifle and hunting adventures.!
Am I reading this right? Dime size groups at 300yds?Here is some FF loads @ 300 with the 25 Sherman, 115 ballistic tips.
The AI is cartridge is capable of the same, cameras weren't quite as available when I did it.
I tried Rem 9 1/2 mag primer in .270Win with 117HH at 3470 (topped over 3500) and its my most accurate load hands down in a 55 yr old Savage 110C with new 24" Shaw barrel that sent me down rabbit hole about 7 years ago. 3 builds later!.
The Rem mag primer is bottom end of mag primer spectrum and seemed to give that little boost it needed. ES SD below 10. They seem to be more available too.