Re: Pros & Cons of Going totally metric
There are two key characteristics of the metric system. First, there is the set of prefixes which characterize magnitude in multiples of 10. Second, there is one unit of mesure used which is scaled through the use of those prefixes.
This should not...
Re: Using DA with JBM
If you click "std atmosphere at altitude" it ignores the temperature, pressure and humidity boxes, and uses the ICAO standard for the elevation entered.
So for DA tables, just check the "std atmosphere at altitude" box, and set the elevation for the DA you want.
Re: Spin Drift
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jeff in TX</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
• In a vacuum you can measure and compensate for spin drift. However we don’t shoot in a vacuum.
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There is no spin drift, or any other...
Re: JBM Calculation newbie help
I would think that velocity and environmental conditions would be the most likely place to have error if the bullet BC is in the database. If the bullet you are using is not in the database, then the correct BC could be an additional potential error.
Also...
Re: Ramshot Tac powder
I had good success with it. Accuracy was as good as varget.
.308
fed case, Win mag primer, 178 amax, 43gr TAC
fed case, Win mag primer, 155 scenar, 45.5gr TAC
Re: Media to treat or not to treat
I add a little bit of mineral spirits, and it seems to keep the dust down. Also, when I use Nu finish I mix it with the mineral spirits first to help it mix in faster.
Re: Bullet for larger game and subsonic load for 7mm08
How far will you be shooting?
You might want to consider the Berger 7mm 180 Grain Match Hunting VLD.
Re: Help with ballistics program
Bryan
It may help if you put a readme file in the folder.
That way, if it doesn't work and someone gets a zip folder, they can try to trouble shoot instead of getting frustrated.
Tell them to try downloading the latest Java, and try saving as...
Re: Who anneals? or would if...
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=768528
http://www.6mmbr.com/annealing.html
Would it be as fast as these ones?
Re: one or two eyes open?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jerseymike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I try most of the time to shoot with both eyes but sometimes my left eye overcomes my right eye and I have to close my left again to regain focus on...
Re: 338 choice
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: selfbowhunter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">runngun,
smaller boltface with same pressure is less bolt thrust than larger boltface. that is why most smiths are leary of building the lapua or big...
Re: 338 choice
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: selfbowhunter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">runngun,
if its pressure X cartridge head diameter, tell me how bolt thrust could be more on a cartridge with a smaller head diameter when the two run...
Re: Shooter ready <Game>
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fargo007</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It's excellent. Wait till you see the new version that's in development. I'm on the evaluation team. It's got MIL/MIL, MOA/MOA, FFP/SFP, and lots of...