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130 norma bc

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  • Oct 2, 2012
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    What bc are you guys using with the 130 norma target bullet? I've saw .584, .548, .554 bc..... With the 130 next to a 140eldm, I have a hard time seeing how one is .645bc and the other is .548.
     
    Apples to oranges: the two bullets are two different shapes, manufacturers, lengths, centers of gravity, center of mass. So, yes, they will have 2 different BC's. The 140 has a better BC than the 130. I use G7 BC and .289 works very well for me. With the 130 Golden Target, I think I have used G1 of .548 as well.
     
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    Thanks guys. I was thinking it we ould be a good bullet for shorter barrels, using .584bc(thanks midsouth website). But since its .548bc, and all I can get is 2750fps with it compared to 140eldm at 2680fps, I think I'll use the 130 in something else or sell them.
     
    You can push the 130s to 2850-2950 with reloder 16 or H4350 without issue. That bullet does really well in that velocity range. I personally push my 130's to just past 2900 out of my 24" Proof barrel with Reloder 16 (42.8-43gr) 2.78 OAL.

    What barrel length you using?
     
    Hornady brass, cci 200, 44.3gr h4350, anything faster went to garbage or sticky bolt.
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    140 eldm at 2675
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    I use the Norma 130 in my 260 Rem. 24” barrel and mild load if H4350 at ab 2935fps. Excellent accuracy and very consistent. Also, Im using G1 of .587

    Let us know if you decide to sell or trade those 130s. ;)