So I feel like I am really over thinking this. I started out with 55g bullets, the Hornady bulk FMJ as they seemed to be the most common weight, most available, and cheapest at the time. Both in bullets for reloading and loaded ammo.
I am currently at the point where I need to, and seem to be able to replenish my supplies.
Looking at 3 bullets, the 55g and 62g Hornady bulk FMJ, and the 75g Hornady match bullets.
The 62g bullets have a better bc of .274 vs .243 of the 55s. they cost $8 more per 1000, however they save enough powder due to the lighter charges to balance the cost out and possibly save a few dollars.
The 75s have a great BC of .395, but cost about $102 more per 1,000, a little less than double the 55/62s, and as I am using a slower powder there is no real savings in powder.
So I guess my options are these
stick with 55s and keep the 75s for occasional fun
change to 62s and keep the 75s for occasional fun
go all in in the 75s and deal with the price increase, possibly shoot a little less.
Estimated costs
55s, $339.99 per 1,000
62s, $337.72 per 1,000 (0.7% savings over the 55s)
75s, $439.99 per 1,000 (29% more than the 55s)
Running a 16in 1:7 and 1:8 twist. I am regularly able to shoot 100yds, and am able to get out to a 500yd range a few times a year. Primary use is recreational target shooting and training for backup defensive use.
I am currently at the point where I need to, and seem to be able to replenish my supplies.
Looking at 3 bullets, the 55g and 62g Hornady bulk FMJ, and the 75g Hornady match bullets.
The 62g bullets have a better bc of .274 vs .243 of the 55s. they cost $8 more per 1000, however they save enough powder due to the lighter charges to balance the cost out and possibly save a few dollars.
The 75s have a great BC of .395, but cost about $102 more per 1,000, a little less than double the 55/62s, and as I am using a slower powder there is no real savings in powder.
So I guess my options are these
stick with 55s and keep the 75s for occasional fun
change to 62s and keep the 75s for occasional fun
go all in in the 75s and deal with the price increase, possibly shoot a little less.
Estimated costs
55s, $339.99 per 1,000
62s, $337.72 per 1,000 (0.7% savings over the 55s)
75s, $439.99 per 1,000 (29% more than the 55s)
Running a 16in 1:7 and 1:8 twist. I am regularly able to shoot 100yds, and am able to get out to a 500yd range a few times a year. Primary use is recreational target shooting and training for backup defensive use.
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