Originally posted by bwaites
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Observed ballistic coefficient of 123 AMAX
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Originally posted by bwaites View PostAs for using .1 Mil for spindrift, well, I can't tell 1-1.5 inches at 600 yards is due to spindrift or my hold! I don't use any spindrift adjustment out to 1200 yards with my 7mm WSM, because I can't calculate that into my numbers, its simply to small a value in comparison to wind, barrel variation, my hold, etc.
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Originally posted by BjornF16 View PostLOL…well, using "Ballistic" (JBM Ballistics iPhone app) for AA factory loaded Nosler 120 BT shot from my bolt Grendel at targets ranging from 375-700 yards resulted in a consistent .25 MOA delta between theory and actual…that was using the G1 BC on a "mild" boat tail bullet. Just lucky I guess.
I will say that it wasn't nearly that close when I made a trip to Whittington and shot factory Hornady 123 A-Max on the high power silhouette range (200 - 500 meters) with my AR Grendel. I wasn't sure if it was due to zero'ing at 100 yards then swapping to meters (not likely) or optimistic G1 (on "moderate" boat tail bullet) across the Grendel velocities (more likely).
I'll be upgrading my "Ballistic" program to the "AE" version in order to get Litz's G7 coefficients on my iPhone.
You may notice differences past 600 because many programs use two algorithms. One to about 600 and another past 600.
I use these things to get me close but don't expect them to be perfect. I also don't wonder why there may be differences between reality and these programs. I go with what I shoot.
LR1955
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Originally posted by terrywick4 View PostWhat kind of recipe do you use for your 7 WSM? I was/am using 120 grain A-Max and have had great success out to 575 yds. I am looking to go with maybe 139 grain or maybe little heavier.
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Originally posted by LR1955 View PostBjorn:
You may notice differences past 600 because many programs use two algorithms. One to about 600 and another past 600.
I use these things to get me close but don't expect them to be perfect. I also don't wonder why there may be differences between reality and these programs. I go with what I shoot.
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Originally posted by Drifter View PostComprehensive list of Sources of Ballistic Program Inaccuracies on this link:
The closing statement on the link is noteworthy:
"When someone says that their un-tuned ballistic program was "right on at 1000 yards", I generally conclude that if they are telling the truth, they were lucky enough to have offsetting errors."
Also, at 1065 yards it took 45.75 MOA of elevation to hit an IPSC target. Using a .247 G7 gave me 43.6 and a G1 of .475 said 44.0
My guess is that as the 123 AMAX is into the transonic zone (~1200 FPS) at this distance, drag is increasing rapidly and killing my BC.
1065 yards- Distance target was shot.
2450 fps- Muzzle velocity
45.75 MOA- Come up (elevation) increase from zero
100 yards- Zero distance
2200'- Elevation
27.52- Pressure
84.5 F- Temp
31%- Humidity
none- Wind speed and direction
1:8.75"- Barrel twist
2.5"- Sight Height (above bore)Last edited by Guest; 05-15-2013, 07:56 PM.
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Originally posted by calshipbuilder View PostThanks for that link. I use the Shooter App. It has been great for my 300 win mag using Litz's G7 - got a second round hit at 1270 and only missed because I didn't call the wind right.
Also, at 1065 yards it took 45.75 MOA of elevation to hit an IPSC target. Using a .247 G7 gave me 43.6 and a G1 of .475 said 44.0
My guess is that as the 123 AMAX is into the transonic zone (~1200 FPS) at this distance, drag is increasing rapidly and killing my BC.
1065 yards- Distance target was shot.
2450 fps- Muzzle velocity
45.75 MOA- Come up (elevation) increase from zero
100 yards- Zero distance
2200'- Elevation
27.52- Pressure
84.5 F- Temp
31%- Humidity
none- Wind speed and direction
1:8.75"- Barrel twist
2.5"- Sight Height (above bore)
They are estimates, use the figures you derive from experience. That's why it is so critical to keep a good record!
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Originally posted by calshipbuilder View PostThanks for that link...
My guess is that as the 123 AMAX is into the transonic zone (~1200 FPS) at this distance, drag is increasing rapidly and killing my BC.
Originally posted by bwaites View PostThat initial velocity is more than 200 FPS slower than what I used to determine that .247...
Thanks for sharing your G7 estimation, as it may prove to be more accurate than the G1 at extended distances. I hope to see for myself eventually...Drifter
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Originally posted by LRRPF52 View PostI found the G7 BC that the German guy uses for the 123gr A-MAX, and it is .218 out to 950m for him. He said that the 140gr A-MAX published BC works perfectly as-is, and I think this is out of a 6.5x284 bolt gun.
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Got some drops today, worked up a nice shooting load that matches the hornady AMAX load pretty well
123 Amax 2450 FPS, BLC(2), 18 inch barrel, lapua case
600 ft Elevation
29.26 inHg
78deg F
49.6% humidity
light crossing wind
100 yard zero
Yards - MOA
300 - 4.5
480 - 11
538 - 13.75
602 - 17.75
672 - 22
770 - 27.5
850 - 33.25
890 - 37
I confirmed each with at least 3 shots per distance.
I'm trying to fit a BC to it, but it drops off so fast at long range its hard to get something right. 233 G7 works OK, but my banded G1 doesn't
The 4.5 MOA 300 yard drop has also been confirmed on 2 different scopes (NF NSX and Sightron SIII)
Somebody tell me whats going on hereLast edited by Guest; 09-10-2013, 04:57 AM.
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I'm glad that I stumbled into this thread. I used the ballistics calculator on Hornady's website to figure out my come-ups. I plugged in all of the data (BC of .510 according to their website), then came to the G1/G7 selection. I wasn't sure of what this was so I looked it up. When I read that G7 was used for high BC bullets, I chose that one. The resulting ballistics chart looked fantastic (with a .510 G7)! I sure would have wasted a lot of ammo trying to figure out why my come-ups were so far off.
I just re-ran the data using a G7 of .247. The numbers look a lot more realistic now.
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A .510 G7 would be insane. You would only need 3 scope hold-overs close to each other: Short, Medium, and Long. Getting into the .3's is high G7 BC territory, which the 140gr Secant bullets do in 6.5mm.
When I shot out to 1200yds with the 16" earlier this summer with the factory 123gr A-MAX, it was close enough to be just off the bottom edge of target.Last edited by Guest; 09-10-2013, 07:16 PM.
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