The New Hornady A-tip match bullet

L.Sherm said:
Running the numbers on a 6.5x284 at 3050 with the Berger 140 versus 153 at 2950 the 153 gains 2" of elevation and 5" of wind age with a 5 mph cross wind this is at 1000 that's if hornandys .704 is correct. I used a .599 on the Berger.
My 6.5x300 does a little better virtually the same elevation and 3" of wind, I will stay with my 140's
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Just remember that BC isn't everything, if these are significantly more consistent (and by all accounts they are) that will tighten up groups. Also, BC is just an approximation based on a standard projectile, and doesn't always tell the full story which is why everyone is going to drag curves. BC is fine for shorter distances and with enough tuning most applications can come close at longer distances, but it does truly fall apart when you start really getting out there with profiles differing from the standards. G1 is especially bad nowadays with modern bullet design, but even G7 isnt great.

Not defending atips, I haven't had a chance to load mine up and try them out, but I would caution you not to just use one BC number to make an ultimate judgement on their value.
 
ormandj said:
Just remember that BC isn't everything, if these are significantly more consistent (and by all accounts they are) that will tighten up groups. Also, BC is just an approximation based on a standard projectile, and doesn't always tell the full story which is why everyone is going to drag curves. BC is fine for shorter distances and with enough tuning most applications can come close at longer distances, but it does truly fall apart when you start really getting out there with profiles differing from the standards. G1 is especially bad nowadays with modern bullet design, but even G7 isnt great.

Not defending atips, I haven't had a chance to load mine up and try them out, but I would caution you not to just use one BC number to make an ultimate judgement on their value.
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I agree totally BUT it's as good of reason as any for a place to start. I'm hearing from several guys shooting the them in 6.5 that they are in fact as good as Hornady claims they are. Looking forward to seeing a 338 bullet in an A Tip
 
ormandj said:
but I would caution you not to just use one BC number to make an ultimate judgement on their value
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I dont believe any B.C numbers, but when a new bullet comes out that's all you here guys talk about. I've got a great load with the 140 VLD's no reason for me to switch to any other bullet for a couple inches. The 140's I've shot elk and deer with have done great, if I'm stepping up to a heavier bullet I'm going 215 in my 30-28.
 
I was wondering if the A-Tips could do any better than my 107gr. H.P.B.T.
Sierra Match King loads at $30 for 100ct
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Creedmoor shooter said:
I just saw Hornady released the 7mm part of their A-tip line. 166 and 190 grain bullets. I'm expecting some big BC numbers from that 190
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yup, new offerings for 2020 include a 90gr .224, a 166 and 190gr .284, a 176gr .308, a 300gr .338, a 390 gr .375, and a 500 gr .416 a-tip bullet --i guess the 2019 offerings are selling good enough to bring more to market
 
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