Range Report M118 BC

[jpretle]

Has anyone calculated BC for the 173g. M118 round?

 

[kraigWY]

Re: M118 BC

I think its somewhere in the neighborhood of .515

 

[kraigWY]

Re: M118 BC

Ooooopppps

Sorry for the double post.

 

[jpretle]

Re: M118 BC

Well, that was my thinking, too. I guess I was looking more for the G7 BC. Anyone?????????

 

[Jerry m]

Re: M118 BC

I have .468 BC listed in my notes, no way they are more 'slippery' than a 175 SMK. This information G1 and pre-dates G7. I would not get excited about long range capabilities of this bullet. There are much better options out there. YMMV

Good luck

Jerry

 

[jpretle]

Re: M118 BC

Thanks, Jerry. I got to thinking .500+, might be a bit optimistic. I've found them, not to be too accurate, at least in 2 of my rifles. I am in full agreement on 'better options'.

Jim

 

[rg1]

Re: M118 BC

A useful discussion about the BC of the 173 gr. M118 here:
http://shootersforum.com/showthread.htm?t=60994

 

[jpretle]

Re: M118 BC

Thanks, rg1. More info than I was looking for, but interesting nonetheless.