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Old 10-06-2012, 11:06 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Exactly which bullet? Wadcutter?
Sierra hornet in .223, at 40 grains Cd .123 from 2000-2800 fps then drops down to .117 over 2800 (they start to break up at around 3500 fps)

I use a .458 with a very flat front for my 45-70. Aero is not super important as short range "Thwack" is what that one is used for. (it is shaped somewhat wadcutterish)
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