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408335HV303 Technical Profile © Application: General Hunting | |||
Barrel Bore Diameter: | 0.401" | 10.185 mm | The diameter of the barrel from land to land. |
Barrel Groove Diameter: | 0.408" | 10.362 mm | The diameter of the barrel from groove to groove. |
Bullet Weight: | 335gr | 21.7g | Bullets are guaranteed to weigh within 0.25% of the stated weight. |
Bullet Length: | 1.56" | 39.500 mm | |
Secant Ogive Length: | 0.65" | 16.445 mm | These dimensions are critical to consistent external ballistic performance and are held constant to within 0.005 mm (0.0002") |
Meplat Diameter: | 0.11" | 2.700 mm | |
Min Bullet Protrusion: | 0.73" | 18.420 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: | 1.06" | 27.000 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: | 3150fps | 960 m/s | If the maximum muzzle speed is exceeded, dynamic stabilty problems may be encountered. |
Short Range Twist: | 15.0" / 381 mm or tighter | 37.5 Cal/length or tighter | Twist recommended if average hunting distances are 200 yards or 190 m. A tighter twist can be used. |
Twist: Sg = 1.5: | 16.0" / 402 mm | 39.5 Cal. in length | General hunting twist for average distances to 410 yards or 380 m. A tighter twist can be used. |
Minimum Twist: | 18" / 457.2 mm | 44.9 Calibers in length | The twist required for stable flight and good terminal performance further than 410 yds or 380 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 = 0.434 | 3150 fps to 2375 fps | 960 m/s to 724 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 = 0.423 | 2375 fps to 1600 fps | 724 m/s to 488 m/s | |
BC = 0.417 | 1600 fps to 0 fps | 488 m/s to 0 m/s | |
Suitable Cartridges, with consideration of the above specifications: | |||
.408" calibers | |||
NOTES | |||
A Gyroscopic Stability (Sg) greater than 1.1 is required for stable flight with HV and HP bullets. For hunting at average 410yds/380m, 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. | |||