.260 Ballistics Question

[Varget 7-08]

I heard that if you load a 123Gr grain match bullet you'll ballistically loose very compared to a 140Gr bullet because the higher velocity makes up for it, does that make seem right to ya'll? I know it varies on powder/barrel length/ bullet BC but overall for long range paper shooting would you go with the 140Gr or the 123Gr?

[Terry Balding]

I heard that if you load a 123Gr grain match bullet you'll ballistically loose very compared to a 140Gr bullet because the higher velocity makes up for it, does that make seem right to ya'll? I know it varies on powder/barrel length/ bullet BC but overall for long range paper shooting would you go with the 140Gr or the 123Gr?


You will have to gain 200-300fps. to beat the 140's.

[Captain Finlander]

It depends upon what your trying to do. The higher BC is going to win over longer distances and the higher SD is going to perform better on game so I don't see how the lighter bullet can make up for anything worth chasing.

[Varget 7-08]

First real answer I got! Thanks!