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375250HV103 Technical Profile ©   Application: General Hunting

Barrel Bore Diameter: 0.367" 9.320 mm The diameter of the barrel from land to land.
Barrel Groove Diameter: 0.376" 9.550 mm The diameter of the barrel from groove to groove.
Bullet Weight: 251gr 16.3g Bullets are guaranteed to weigh within 0.25% of the stated weight.
Bullet Length: 1.48" 37.600 mm
Secant Ogive Length: 0.66" 16.717 mm These dimensions are critical to consistent external ballistic performance and are held constant to within 0.005 mm (0.0002")
Meplat Diameter: 0.13" 3.200 mm
Min Bullet Protrusion: 0.75" 19.090 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: 0.94" 24.000 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: 4000fps 1,219 m/s If the maximum muzzle speed is exceeded, dynamic stabilty problems may be encountered.
Short Range Twist: 12.4" / 314 mm or tighter 33.7 Cal/length or tighter Twist recommended if average hunting distances are 210 yards or 200 m. A tighter twist can be used.
Twist: Sg = 1.5: 14.0" / 343 mm 36.8 Cal. in length General hunting twist for average distances to 430 yards or 400 m.  A tighter twist can be used.
Minimum Twist: 15.5" / 393.7 mm 42.2 Calibers in length The twist required for stable flight and good terminal performance further than 430 yds or 400 m.
Minimum Impact Speed: 1600fps 488 m/s At this impact speed, the bullet will open to at least double caliber.

Calculated Ballistic Coefficient - G1 profile

 
BC = 0.396 4000 fps to 2800 fps 1,219 m/s to 853 m/s BC values are calculated at standard Metro values and serve as a comparison between GSC bullets.  Any comparison with the BC values of other manufacturers is not valid as there is currently no standard method in use between manufacturers.
BC = 0.368 2800 fps to 1600 fps 853 m/s to 488 m/s
BC = 0.377 1600 fps to 0 fps 488 m/s to 0 m/s

Suitable Cartridges, with consideration of the above specifications:

9.5x66SEvH, 375WR, 376Steyr, 375H&H, 375Ruger

NOTES

A Gyroscopic Stability (Sg) greater than 1.1 is required for stable flight with HV and HP bullets. For hunting at average 430yds/400m, 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.