bernieb90
05-26-09, 10:33
There is already a thread that I a while back in the Reloading forum on this topic, I chose the reloading forum as these were experimental projectiles that were fired for accuracy only, but since I have tested the terminal performance of these bullets in water, I believe that it justifies reposting in this forum.
I finally got to shoot these bullets this past weekend.
Test media: Water (in 2.5, and 1 gal jugs)
Test firearm: Savage 10 .308 Win.
130gr Solid Copper W/ Delrin Tip
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j275/bernieb90/DSC_0385.jpg
Unfired, 2945 fps, 2190 fps
Bullet was sprayed with HBN (Hexaxonal Boron Nitride) in order to reduce pressure, and reduce copper fouling. Fouling appeared to be minimal.
I also tested the older hollowpoint design as well.
137gr HP
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j275/bernieb90/DSC_0386.jpg
MV 2832 fps
Overall I would say it went well. I had some accuracy issues, but I may have some damage on the crown of the gun, and I still need to do a but of dialing in as far as the bullet jump goes (right now it is too much @ .065").
I finally got to shoot these bullets this past weekend.
Test media: Water (in 2.5, and 1 gal jugs)
Test firearm: Savage 10 .308 Win.
130gr Solid Copper W/ Delrin Tip
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j275/bernieb90/DSC_0385.jpg
Unfired, 2945 fps, 2190 fps
Bullet was sprayed with HBN (Hexaxonal Boron Nitride) in order to reduce pressure, and reduce copper fouling. Fouling appeared to be minimal.
I also tested the older hollowpoint design as well.
137gr HP
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j275/bernieb90/DSC_0386.jpg
MV 2832 fps
Overall I would say it went well. I had some accuracy issues, but I may have some damage on the crown of the gun, and I still need to do a but of dialing in as far as the bullet jump goes (right now it is too much @ .065").