Nosler BT Lead Free

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W. Chad Shultz

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Anyone tried these in 22-250 yet? I was thinking of trying them in that and a 223 Ackley. I am curious about terminal performance and wind drift. If I push them real fast will they anchor pdogs on the spot. Some of the hunts I do you are required to show the tails, so if they get down the holes you loose points. Let me know what you guys have found, thanks.
 
I've been using the 55gr 6mms in my coyote gun and they are very accurate and very pelt frindly. I've only killed one as I've only used them on one hunt. Between the accuracy and how pelt friendlycomparedd to the 62gr VG they will be in uses for awhile.

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I've got a box of 40gr to test in my 5.6x50 and 22-250 but haven't had the time to work with them,
 
Originally Posted By: W. Chad ShultzAre they longer in length than a lead bullet of the same weight?

Yes they are longer. Most all of the lead free bullets that are made are much longer than the same weight lead bullets are.

The lead free bullet manufacturers have to make most of the 22 cal lead free bullets much lighter so that they can shoot in the 1-12" and 1-14" twist bolt action rifles.

If you don't have to shoot lead free bullets I would stick with lead bullets. A real fast 50 gr or 55 gr lead bullet will do a much better job than a real fast lead free 40 gr bullet will on coyotes.

The BC on the light lead free bullets are pretty low compared to the 50 gr and 55 gr lead bullets.
 
Originally Posted By: W. Chad ShultzKinda like shooting geese with lead vs steel then right?

Exactly!
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Originally Posted By: derbyacresbobOriginally Posted By: W. Chad ShultzAre they longer in length than a lead bullet of the same weight?

Yes they are longer. Most all of the lead free bullets that are made are much longer than the same weight lead bullets are.

The lead free bullet manufacturers have to make most of the 22 cal lead free bullets much lighter so that they can shoot in the 1-12" and 1-14" twist bolt action rifles.

If you don't have to shoot lead free bullets I would stick with lead bullets. A real fast 50 gr or 55 gr lead bullet will do a much better job than a real fast lead free 40 gr bullet will on coyotes.

The BC on the light lead free bullets are pretty low compared to the 50 gr and 55 gr lead bullets.

Actually twist rates are soley dependant on bullet length and not by weight at all. The fact that mono=metal bullets have to be longer to equal the same weight of a cup n core, means the twist rate needs to be increased for the length. http://www.jbmballistics.com/cgi-bin/jbmdrag-5.1.cgi
 

Actually twist rates are soley dependant on bullet length and not by weight at all. The fact that mono=metal bullets have to be longer to equal the same weight of a cup n core, means the twist rate needs to be increased for the length. http://www.jbmballistics.com/cgi-bin/jbmdrag-5.1.cgi
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That is why the bullet manufacturers make lightweight lead free 22 cal bullets "35 gr, 36 gr & 40gr". The 50gr & 55gr lead free bullets won't shoot worth a darn in 90% of the bolt action 22 cal rifles that have been sold in the last 40 years.
 
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