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243068HV088 Technical Profile © Application: Long Range Hunting

Barrel Bore Diameter: 0.237" 6.020 mm The diameter of the barrel from land to land.

Barrel Groove Diameter: 0.243" 6.170 mm The diameter of the barrel from groove to groove.

Bullet Weight: 68gr 4.4g Bullets are guaranteed to weigh within 0.25% of the stated weight.

Bullet Length: 0.99" 25.100 mm

Secant Ogive Length: 0.53" 13.584 mm These dimensions are critical to consistent external ballistic performance and are held constant to within 0.005 mm (0.0002")

Meplat Diameter: 0.06" 1.650 mm

Min Bullet Protrusion: 0.60" 15.180 mm Add the case length to these numbers to determine the maximum and minimum cartridge overall length that is possible with this bullet.

Max Bullet Protrusion: 0.71" 18.000 mm

Bullet conforms to CIP and SAAMI for magazine length. Check the magazine length of your rifle for suitability with this bullet.

Maximum M/V: 4500fps 1 372 m/s If the maximum muzzle speed is exceeded, dynamic stabilty problems may be encountered.

Short Range Twist: 8.1" / 206 mm or tighter 34.3 Cal/length or tighter Twist recommended if maximum hunting distances are 210 yards or 200 m. A tighter twist (smaller number) can be used.

Twist: Sg = 1.5: 9.0" / 228 mm 37.9 Cal. in length General hunting twist for average distances to 440 yards or 410 m. A tighter twist (smaller number) can be used.

Minimum Twist: 10" / 254 mm 42.2 Calibers in length The twist required for stable flight and good terminal performance further than 440 yds or 410 m. See the 'Notes' hereunder.

Minimum Impact Speed: 1600fps to 1700fps 488 m/s to 518 m/s At this impact speed, the bullet will open to at least double caliber.

Calculated Ballistic Coefficient - G1 profile

BC = 0.338 Maximum to 3050 fps Maximum to 930 m/s BC values are calculated at standard Metro values using a G1 profile. Any comparison with the BC values of other manufacturers is not valid as there is currently no standard method in use between manufacturers. Enter these values into an external ballistics program to calculate BC for your launch speed and distance. For excact values, shoot drop tables at the elevation and temperature for your location.

BC = 0.288 3050 fps to 1600 fps 930 m/s to 488 m/s

BC = 0.274 1600 fps to 0 fps 488 m/s to 0 m/s

Suitable Cartridges, with consideration of the above specifications:

240 Gibbs, 240 Howell, 240 Mashburn, 240 Super Varminter, 240 Weath Mag, 243 Catbird, 244 Rem AI, 6-284, 6x62 Freres, 6x61S&H, 6mm Atlas, 6mm Arnold, 6mm Arch

NOTES

A Gyroscopic Stability (Sg) greater than 1.1 is required for stable flight with HV and HP bullets. For hunting under 440yds/410m, an Sg of up to 1.5 or more can be used. For longer distances the Sg can be decreased but never less than 1.1.

*Note that Sg increases as twist tightens. *A 1:10" twist is tighter than a 1:12" twist within a given caliber only. *Twist rates given in caliber lengths can be compared across calibers. *Choose a bullet length best suited to your rifle twist and type of shooting. *When a bullet is specified for a given twist rate, it can also be used in any twist that is tighter. Using it in a slower twist than specified, is not advisable. *Some experimentation will be required to determine exact drop tables for your equipment and location.

243068HV088 Technical Profile © Application: Long Range Hunting

Barrel Bore Diameter:	0.237"	6.020 mm	The diameter of the barrel from land to land.
Barrel Groove Diameter:	0.243"	6.170 mm	The diameter of the barrel from groove to groove.
Bullet Weight:	68gr	4.4g	Bullets are guaranteed to weigh within 0.25% of the stated weight.
Bullet Length:	0.99"	25.100 mm
Secant Ogive Length:	0.53"	13.584 mm	These dimensions are critical to consistent external ballistic performance and are held constant to within 0.005 mm (0.0002")
Meplat Diameter:	0.06"	1.650 mm
Min Bullet Protrusion:	0.60"	15.180 mm	Add the case length to these numbers to determine the maximum and minimum cartridge overall length that is possible with this bullet.
Max Bullet Protrusion:	0.71"	18.000 mm
Bullet conforms to CIP and SAAMI for magazine length.			Check the magazine length of your rifle for suitability with this bullet.
Maximum M/V:	4500fps	1 372 m/s	If the maximum muzzle speed is exceeded, dynamic stabilty problems may be encountered.
Short Range Twist:	8.1" / 206 mm or tighter	34.3 Cal/length or tighter	Twist recommended if maximum hunting distances are 210 yards or 200 m. A tighter twist (smaller number) can be used.
Twist: Sg = 1.5:	9.0" / 228 mm	37.9 Cal. in length	General hunting twist for average distances to 440 yards or 410 m. A tighter twist (smaller number) can be used.
Minimum Twist:	10" / 254 mm	42.2 Calibers in length	The twist required for stable flight and good terminal performance further than 440 yds or 410 m. See the 'Notes' hereunder.
Minimum Impact Speed:	1600fps to 1700fps	488 m/s to 518 m/s	At this impact speed, the bullet will open to at least double caliber.
Calculated Ballistic Coefficient - G1 profile
BC = 0.338	Maximum to 3050 fps	Maximum to 930 m/s	BC values are calculated at standard Metro values using a G1 profile. Any comparison with the BC values of other manufacturers is not valid as there is currently no standard method in use between manufacturers. Enter these values into an external ballistics program to calculate BC for your launch speed and distance. For excact values, shoot drop tables at the elevation and temperature for your location.
BC = 0.288	3050 fps to 1600 fps	930 m/s to 488 m/s
BC = 0.274	1600 fps to 0 fps	488 m/s to 0 m/s
Suitable Cartridges, with consideration of the above specifications:

240 Gibbs, 240 Howell, 240 Mashburn, 240 Super Varminter, 240 Weath Mag, 243 Catbird, 244 Rem AI, 6-284, 6x62 Freres, 6x61S&H, 6mm Atlas, 6mm Arnold, 6mm Arch


NOTES
A Gyroscopic Stability (Sg) greater than 1.1 is required for stable flight with HV and HP bullets. For hunting under 440yds/410m, an Sg of up to 1.5 or more can be used. For longer distances the Sg can be decreased but never less than 1.1.

Note that Sg increases as twist tightens. A 1:10" twist is tighter than a 1:12" twist within a given caliber only. Twist rates given in caliber lengths can be compared across calibers. Choose a bullet length best suited to your rifle twist and type of shooting. When a bullet is specified for a given twist rate, it can also be used in any twist that is tighter. Using it in a slower twist than specified, is not advisable. Some experimentation will be required to determine exact drop tables for your equipment and location.