Badlands Precision Bullets thread - From BC to terminal ballistics

[Hespco]

Well the prof is in the results. I just ordered two boxes of 50 each. 6.5, 125gr . Have three 6.5's to give them a try in. How they workout I will report here . Let you know after a couple of weeks. Have to be delivered , then loads worked up. 260 Rem , 6.5x06, & 264 mag. Will wring them out

 

[redneckclimbing]

Tagging in, those re-designed .338's sound pretty awesome!

 

[Buster Hemlock]

Anyone have the dimensions on the gen 2 7mm? I emailed George for specs as I have a 8 twist barrel I'll be setting up for a 7 SS and all I got back was G1 BC .620 and 7 twist recommended and they have four other redesigned bullets that will be released between now and January. I'd like to run some stability calcs on the Gen 2 7mm to see how close it is with the 8 twist and my elevation.

 

[codyadams]

Anyone have the dimensions on the gen 2 7mm? I emailed George for specs as I have a 8 twist barrel I'll be setting up for a 7 SS and all I got back was G1 BC .620 and 7 twist recommended and they have four other redesigned bullets that will be released between now and January. I'd like to run some stability calcs on the Gen 2 7mm to see how close it is with the 8 twist and my elevation.

Maybe just call him? That's how I have communicated with him.

 

[wildwilderness]

Dang, another new bullet option to look at . Good BC and all copper with effective performance on game, just what I need. May need to build a new rifle . Seems like high twist will be needed?

 

[Axl]

Anyone have the dimensions on the gen 2 7mm? I emailed George for specs as I have a 8 twist barrel I'll be setting up for a 7 SS and all I got back was G1 BC .620 and 7 twist recommended and they have four other redesigned bullets that will be released between now and January. I'd like to run some stability calcs on the Gen 2 7mm to see how close it is with the 8 twist and my elevation.

I ran the Stability on the 145 gr. .284 Badlands with a 9 twist and it is 1.69- which is stable. Haven't shot any Badlands yet but for comparison the 155 gr. .284 Cutting Edge bullet is .015" longer than the Badlands, they recommend 9 twist and I have had good results out of a 9 twist with them.

 

[codyadams]

Dang, another new bullet option to look at . Good BC and all copper with effective performance on game, just what I need. May need to build a new rifle . Seems like high twist will be needed?

Ya, seems like most of these mono's need a pretty tight twist! The 7mm 145 version seems to need a 7 twist, however this 270 .338 needs a 9 twist. I think whenever I rebarrel, as long as these bullets perform well on game after a couple seasons, I'll probably go with an 8 twist so I won't be on the line with stabilization with the redesigned 270

 

[codyadams]

I ran the Stability on the 145 gr. .284 Badlands with a 9 twist and it is 1.69- which is stable. Haven't shot any Badlands yet but for comparison the 155 gr. .284 Cutting Edge bullet is .015" longer than the Badlands, they recommend 9 twist and I have had good results out of a 9 twist with them.

Was that with the one on his site? The redisigned 145 is not listed to my knowledge, you need to call or email I think to order them. The one on his site is a different design, and has like a .520 G7 I think.

 

[Axl]

Was that with the one on his site? The redisigned 145 is not listed to my knowledge, you need to call or email I think to order them. The one on his site is a different design, and has like a .520 G7 I think.

Yes I called to order them. I got them yesterday the box says they were made 8/20/20- last Thursday

 

[codyadams]

Yes I called to order them. I got them yesterday the box says they were made 8/20/20- last Thursday

Oh ok, awesome, I wasn't aware you had them in hand! What is the OAL, if you don't mind? I wonder why a 7 twist would be needed then......Thank you for the information!! I will be running this bullet in at least one 7mm, likely more....

 

[Axl]

Oh ok, awesome, I wasn't aware you had them in hand! What is the OAL, if you don't mind? I wonder why a 7 twist would be needed then......Thank you for the information!! I will be running this bullet in at least one 7mm, likely more....

They are 1.450". Side by side the bearing surface looks real close to the same with a 162 ELDX and the 155 CE.
I am at 5500 asl and can push them 3450 fps or better. I have a new NX8 coming this week so I will try them by early next week. If they don't fly they can go on the shelf with many more LOL

 

[codyadams]

They are 1.450". Side by side the bearing surface looks real close to the same with a 162 ELDX and the 155 CE.
I am at 5500 asl and can push them 3450 fps or better. I have a new NX8 coming this week so I will try them by early next week. If they don't fly they can go on the shelf with many more LOL

Awesome, very interested in your results.

 

[Hespco]

Very good Mr Adams. Encouraging to hear about your success. When my order of 6.5 Badland bullets arrive I will do my best to give them a fair appraisal. I have three 6.5's that shoot the Hammer brand into tiny groups. They also put elk down with authority. If the Badlands are as good I will for sure post it here. I am no professional but have been shooting since I was 6 or 7 ( hunting for food ) & reloading since I was 18. Now only 76 , I am beginning to understand this loading thing a bit. God willing another fine elk in the freezer this season. Hopefully W. Montana is as agreeable to the Badland bullet as is S W Wyoming. Thanks for the heads up on this bullet.

 

[LiveToHunt7]

Anyone have the dimensions on the gen 2 7mm? I emailed George for specs as I have a 8 twist barrel I'll be setting up for a 7 SS and all I got back was G1 BC .620 and 7 twist recommended and they have four other redesigned bullets that will be released between now and January. I'd like to run some stability calcs on the Gen 2 7mm to see how close it is with the 8 twist and my elevation.

Please let me know what you find. I also have a 8 twist 7mm and am really hoping it'll do just fine.


Didn't bother to continue reading the thread. Good to know someone else is testing these out also.