Hornady A-Tip bullets 250gr 30cal bullet

[TXAoudadKlr]

The 230 A-Tip not the hybrid

 

[VLD Pilot]

The 230 A-Tip not the hybrid

250 A Tip

 

[VLD Pilot]

Hmm think a 308 could get it going 2300? Only need 35-38 moa to get to 1000

Around 2400 from a 308. That's with a 30-32" barrel.

 

[Gord0]

No. The 250 ATip is much more efficient regardless what cartridge pushes it. Even in the 308, it outperforms the 230s at the 2400 fps. Less drop and better wind numbers. These numbers were gathered by another member on a different forum. Not me.

Yes, at the same velocities the 250 will win. You won't get the same velocity out of the 250 a tip that you will the 230 a tip.

 

[highdrum]

Yes, at the same velocities the 250 will win. You won't get the same velocity out of the 250 a tip that you will the 230 a tip.

You're absolutely right the chart on the previous its comparing drops as same fps. There's no one case that'll push all em at the same speed. Comparing a 300 lapua improved pushing the 250 atip at 2900 vs a 300wm pushing the 200x Berger at 2900 is NOT an apples to apples comparison.

 

[VLD Pilot]

Yes, at the same velocities the 250 will win. You won't get the same velocity out of the 250 a tip that you will the 230 a tip.

That's pretty obvious that in most cases you won't get the same velocities from a heavier bullet than a lighter one. Still, the answer is NO, the velocities in the chart I added were all different based on average accurate velocities of each bullet from a 308 win cartridge. The 230 was 2450 fps and the 250 was 2350 fps. The 250 A Tip while not an ideal weight or efficient weight bullet for the 308, it still out performs all others by drop and wind at 600/1000. At 1000 is where there is significant advantage. Can't say an advantage in all aspects as recoil will be very stout. Controlling it will be a challenge in competition. Even running the 250 at 2300 and reducing recoil and comfort it outperforms all others. It will be interesting to see how many show up on the line using the new 250 ATip bullets.

 

[Overkill338]

I never thought I'd see a time when the .300 RUM just wasn't big enough lol

 

[VLD Pilot]

I never thought I'd see a time when the .300 RUM just wasn't big enough lol

With a name like Overkill338, I'm surprised by that statement.

 

[Overkill338]

With a name like Overkill338, I'm surprised by that statement.

It was truly just a funny lol A .30-378 should handle it.

 

[TXAoudadKlr]

This is what the 300 Raptor or 300 Excalibur would really shine with this. Talking greater than cheytac based 338's ballistics. If they can push the 3350fps

 

[Overkill338]

Here are a couple pics of the A-Tips from my November issue of Shooting Times. I subscribed to digital and paper, because let's face it, you don't always have the paperback version in every bathroom lol

 

[VLD Pilot]

Here are a couple pics of the A-Tips from my November issue of Shooting Times. I subscribed to digital and paper, because let's face it, you don't always have the paperback version in every bathroom lol

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Look forward to the 338 ATips arrival. Plan on around the first of the year.

 

[TXAoudadKlr]

Makes one curious as to how heavy they'll make the 338 if they went up to 250gr for the 30cal

 

[Overkill338]

Makes one curious as to how heavy they'll make the 338 if they went up to 250gr for the 30cal

The BC's are very nice
6mm 110gr- G1= .604 G7= .304
6.5mm 153gr- G1= .637 G7= .355
.308" 230gr- G1= .823 G7= .414
.308" 250gr- G1= .878 G7= .442

So like you, I'm curious about the .338. It's probably going to be a 325-350gr with a G1 in the .950 range.