bamaranger
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All things equal, does the added .29 edge the .30 caliber 190 gr Sierra Match King has over the 175 SMK pose a real advantage (.525 v. .496) in slipping the wind at 500 and 600 yds? Can I "buy" a few points in F-T/R, if my rifle shoots 175's and 190's with equal accuracy. Put another way, if I miss a wind call, can a 190 turn an "8" into a "9", or a 9 into a 10. I don't even think about shooting "x's" in the wind!
Yeah, I know, shoot more and learn the wind. But can a heavier slug gain me anything over mid range courses???
At 1000 yds, I'm not sure the velocity is sufficient, but at 300, 500-600, it seems lots of my competitors are shooting 190's.
Finally, if there is an edge, and one decides to shoot 190's, when I rebarrel from my Savage factory heavy barrel (1-10?) should I change twist? Seems like most of the 190 shooters are also using custom barrels. Have they upped the twist rate to accommodate 190's ?
Yeah, I know, shoot more and learn the wind. But can a heavier slug gain me anything over mid range courses???
At 1000 yds, I'm not sure the velocity is sufficient, but at 300, 500-600, it seems lots of my competitors are shooting 190's.
Finally, if there is an edge, and one decides to shoot 190's, when I rebarrel from my Savage factory heavy barrel (1-10?) should I change twist? Seems like most of the 190 shooters are also using custom barrels. Have they upped the twist rate to accommodate 190's ?