New Nosler Subsonic projectile.

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Originally Posted by tikka

At least the Hornady’s have a better BC than the Nosler’s and be in box’s of 100 when they do get released.

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I wouldn't get all excited about the higher BC it means nothing at subsonic velocity all bullets have the same drop as a .22LR at 1050fps
the question is will it expand at less than 900fps if not it's a waste of money.

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Originally Posted by shooternz

I wouldn't get all excited about the higher BC it means nothing at subsonic velocity all bullets have the same drop as a .22LR at 1050fps
the question is will it expand at less than 900fps if not it's a waste of money.

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True, if you want to be crude BC = "Wind Resistance" it means less at slower speeds. The reverse is also true like pushing low BC bullets at higher speeds. They slow down too fast to retain energy at distance.

BTW @shooternz when are the 7mm HPs due out and will they expand at sub sonic velocities?

The mould is in transit at present left San Francisco 31/12/2017 should be in the hands of customs,
Hopefully they will expand the same as the 151 .30 cal I make the lead as soft as I can and still
be able to cast wit it, stug said he is happy to do load development with them I will ship him some
as soon as I have cast them, I am to busy to do testing now I have 2 other moulds on the way and a pile
of orders very unusual for this time of year,

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Originally Posted by shooternz

The mould is in transit at present left San Francisco 31/12/2017 should be in the hands of customs,
Hopefully they will expand the same as the 151 .30 cal I make the lead as soft as I can and still
be able to cast wit it, stug said he is happy to do load development with them I will ship him some
as soon as I have cast them, I am to busy to do testing now I have 2 other moulds on the way and a pile
of orders very unusual for this time of year,

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OK We can do a bit with my mates Tikka also. Keen to try some HP .30s but the need to be approximately 180 grain to cycle the AR.

You will have trouble getting cast HP's to feed in an AR the feed ramp needs to be altered or the flat profile of the nose jambs into the ramp
not many people want to mess with AR feed ramps, There is a mould maker trying to design a 235 grain HP for the AR platform been at it
for a few years has not been successful yet I have my name down for one if they are ever made not holding my breath,
the Nosler 220 grain subsonic is your best option.

Interesting, large HPs could be a problem but never had problems with smaller ones like the Speer 130 gr HP varmint bullet. Also the 220 grain cast lee projectiles have a blunt end but feed well. In all my experiences with semi autos, the AR M4 style feed ramps seem to be the least problematic with bullet shape.