Re: Searching real world BC of the 139gr. Lapua Scenar
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DesertHK</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I guess the true question then is does the 139 scenars perform better or worse out on the field, compared to the 142 SMK? Certainly, it's hard to believe that the BC of the 139 scenars is almost approaching that of the 208 AMAX. </div></div>
It's not approaching the 208 Amax. In fact, the Amax is substantially higher.
As far as the 139's performing better or worse than the 142's, I think the difference is small. Depends what the gun likes, obviously. I run the 139's @ 2865fps and have a good load for the 142's @ 2800fps. I could go higher with both, maybe, but hammering the brass isn't worth it. The difference at 1000yds is negligible. 139's a tenth flatter or so, 142's a tenth less drift.
That aside, the 139's do group better overall, so I stick with them.