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323200SP222 Technical Profile © Application Target/Tactical

Barrel Bore Diameter: 0.315" 8.000 mm The diameter of the barrel from land to land.

Barrel Groove Diameter: 0.323" 8.200 mm The diameter of the barrel from groove to groove.

Bullet Weight: 200gr 12.9g Bullets are guaranteed to weigh within 0.25% of the stated weight.

Bullet Length: 1.56" 39.600 mm

Secant Ogive Length: 0.65" 16.602 mm These dimensions are critical to consistent external ballistic performance and are held constant to within 0.005 mm (0.0002")

Meplat Diameter: 0.03" 0.800 mm

Min Bullet Protrusion: 0.74" 18.680 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: 1.10" 28.000 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: 3200fps 975 m/s If the maximum muzzle speed is exceeded, dynamic stabilty problems may be encountered.

Twist Rates are guidelines but the Minimum Twist must be observed

Twist: Sg = 1.4: 9.4" / 240 mm or tighter 30.0 Calibers or tighter The twist required to give a calculated Sg 1.4

Minimum Twist: 10" / 254 mm 31.8 Calibers The slowest twist required for stable flight and the best long range tractability more than 530 yds or 490 m. See the 'Notes' below.

Calculated Ballistic Coefficient - Standard Metro G1 profile

BC = 0.568 Maximum to 2200 fps Maximum to 671 m/s Any comparison with the BC values of other manufacturers is not valid as there is currently no standard method in use between manufacturers. These BC values are only for use in an external ballistics program. Use the three values, as given, to approximately calculate BC for your launch speed and distance. For exact numbers, shoot drop tables at the elevation and temperature for your location.

BC = 0.528 2200 fps to 1200 fps 671 m/s to 366 m/s

BC = 0.386 1200 fps to 0 fps 366 m/s to 0 m/s

Suitable Cartridges, with consideration of the above specifications:

8mm Rem Mag, 325 WSM

NOTES

A Gyroscopic Stability (Sg) greater than 1.2 is required for SP bullets. For use under 530yds/490m an Sg of up to 1.5 or even greater can be used. For distances beyond 530yds/490m, the Sg can be decreased with a slower twist, but never less than 1.2 for GSC SP bullets.

*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.

323200SP222 Technical Profile © Application Target/Tactical

Barrel Bore Diameter:	0.315"	8.000 mm	The diameter of the barrel from land to land.
Barrel Groove Diameter:	0.323"	8.200 mm	The diameter of the barrel from groove to groove.
Bullet Weight:	200gr	12.9g	Bullets are guaranteed to weigh within 0.25% of the stated weight.
Bullet Length:	1.56"	39.600 mm
Secant Ogive Length:	0.65"	16.602 mm	These dimensions are critical to consistent external ballistic performance and are held constant to within 0.005 mm (0.0002")
Meplat Diameter:	0.03"	0.800 mm
Min Bullet Protrusion:	0.74"	18.680 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:	1.10"	28.000 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:	3200fps	975 m/s	If the maximum muzzle speed is exceeded, dynamic stabilty problems may be encountered.

Twist Rates are guidelines but the Minimum Twist must be observed
Twist: Sg = 1.4:	9.4" / 240 mm or tighter	30.0 Calibers or tighter	The twist required to give a calculated Sg 1.4
Minimum Twist:	10" / 254 mm	31.8 Calibers	The slowest twist required for stable flight and the best long range tractability more than 530 yds or 490 m. See the 'Notes' below.
Calculated Ballistic Coefficient - Standard Metro G1 profile
BC = 0.568	Maximum to 2200 fps	Maximum to 671 m/s	Any comparison with the BC values of other manufacturers is not valid as there is currently no standard method in use between manufacturers. These BC values are only for use in an external ballistics program. Use the three values, as given, to approximately calculate BC for your launch speed and distance. For exact numbers, shoot drop tables at the elevation and temperature for your location.
BC = 0.528	2200 fps to 1200 fps	671 m/s to 366 m/s
BC = 0.386	1200 fps to 0 fps	366 m/s to 0 m/s
Suitable Cartridges, with consideration of the above specifications:

8mm Rem Mag, 325 WSM


NOTES
A Gyroscopic Stability (Sg) greater than 1.2 is required for SP bullets. For use under 530yds/490m an Sg of up to 1.5 or even greater can be used. For distances beyond 530yds/490m, the Sg can be decreased with a slower twist, but never less than 1.2 for GSC SP bullets.

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.