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Posted: 9/20/2004 8:26:15 PM EDT
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I have that configuration. The Varminter. Actually the cheap stuff is more accurate for me. The 45 grain Winchesters and the 64 grain Powerpoints give the best accuracy for me. Followed closely by the PMC Blitzkings. Really great setup IMHO!
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Posted: 9/21/2004 4:46:44 AM EDT
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Hey Beerswimmer, you are toally correct, it is a "Varminteer" I completely forgot about that. So what your sayin' is the smaller grain loads work best? 62, 69, 77's they wouldn't stabalize?
For what its worth.....I ordered this F%cking barrel from Bushmaster on July 22nd and have still not recieved it. I read where "fluted barrels" take longer to process and finish, but DAMN. I love using Bushmaster products etc... but I have really been disappointed with this encounter. For those deciding on what Sheryl/Cheryl of Bushmaster calls "an unusual barrel" you'd better order it at LEAST two months out or the proceeding season! And be prepared for her explination "we offer 231 barrel configurations so what do you want me to tell you Mr. Thompson"....... 
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Posted: 9/21/2004 6:32:28 PM EDT
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why dont you pick an easier color to read likeblue
 Joe |
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Posted: 9/21/2004 7:30:54 PM EDT
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Best for what? The only way to choose ANY equipment is to start with your requirements. There isn't one round that is best at everything, or we'd all be using it.
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Posted: 9/22/2004 6:45:08 AM EDT
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Troy....Best as far as most accurate round! What bullet weight/manufacturer would you recommend? I plan to shoot 100-however it will take me. Thanks for the replies.
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Posted: 9/22/2004 12:22:09 PM EDT
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For 0-200 yards, look at the lighter Hornady and Sierra match and varminting loads (VMax & BlitzKing). For longer ranges, start with the 69gr Sierra MatchKing.
-Troy |
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Posted: 9/23/2004 5:41:52 AM EDT
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Hey Troy.....so for different ranges, I'd use different weighted rounds? I thought twist rates and barrel rates were relative to all ranges for the same weight, i.e. if it works at 100-200 then it would work at 400-600 yards? Is this not true?
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Posted: 9/23/2004 6:07:11 AM EDT
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Sometimes the best thing about AR15.com is the wise cracks!! 
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Posted: 9/23/2004 10:21:03 AM EDT
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Shorter, light-weight, flat-base bullets will "settle down" in flight faster than longer or boat-tailed bullets do, and the lighter bullets start out faster so they will have less drop at closer ranges. Thus, these are going to be the most accurate out to around 200m. Beyond that, and the advantages of longer, heavier, boattailed bullets overshadow their short-range shortcomings. While these bullets start slower, they retain their velocity better (inertia/momentum), and the long boattail shape reduces the influence of crosswinds on the bullet.
If one bullet could do it all, then everyone would be using it, and there wouldn't be 15 companies making competing designs... -Troy |
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Posted: 9/23/2004 11:59:01 AM EDT
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Thanks Troy for the insight, I really had no idea about the different ranges of bullets.....
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