Comparative figures for 3 common bullets.
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Nosler 120gr Ballistic tip 26120: Base to tip 1.127"; Base to 0.26 ogive 0.701"
Hornady 123gr ELD-M 26176: Base to tip 1.141"; Base to 0.26 ogive 0.666"
Sierra Pro Hunter 120gr 1720: Base to tip 1.083"; Base to 0.26 ogive 0.601"
The base to tip length is used to calculate stability relative to twist and velocity.
The ogive of course tells you where you want to seat them if you're seating relative to the lands.
Brian Litz gives these dimensions for many bullets but weights suitable for the Grendel are a bit below his range of interest, which is heavy for calibre bullets from full size cartridges.
3 bullet dimensions copy 5.jpeg
Please add more if you've got them.
Nosler 120gr Ballistic tip 26120: Base to tip 1.127"; Base to 0.26 ogive 0.701"
Hornady 123gr ELD-M 26176: Base to tip 1.141"; Base to 0.26 ogive 0.666"
Sierra Pro Hunter 120gr 1720: Base to tip 1.083"; Base to 0.26 ogive 0.601"
The base to tip length is used to calculate stability relative to twist and velocity.
The ogive of course tells you where you want to seat them if you're seating relative to the lands.
Brian Litz gives these dimensions for many bullets but weights suitable for the Grendel are a bit below his range of interest, which is heavy for calibre bullets from full size cartridges.
3 bullet dimensions copy 5.jpeg
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