Pond James Pond
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I have a question about the logic of bullet choice.
Let's take .308 as an example. I personally load 155gr bullets. They can reach about 2890fps, even though my loads make less. So, they will cover a given distance in the time that passes before they fall to ground.
However, I've often seen it suggested when discussing shooting at long distances that a shooter should opt for 167gr or 175gr bullet for those 1000yd shots.
Surely a heavier bullet will have a lower velocity at the muzzle and so will travel a shorter distance before it falls to earth, so what makes it a better choice?
Let's take .308 as an example. I personally load 155gr bullets. They can reach about 2890fps, even though my loads make less. So, they will cover a given distance in the time that passes before they fall to ground.
However, I've often seen it suggested when discussing shooting at long distances that a shooter should opt for 167gr or 175gr bullet for those 1000yd shots.
Surely a heavier bullet will have a lower velocity at the muzzle and so will travel a shorter distance before it falls to earth, so what makes it a better choice?