168 grain 270 hybrid - 02/07/12
I heard through the grapevine that Berger is coming out with a 168 grain .277 cal hybrid . That should wake up the 270 WSM.
Re: 168 grain 270 hybrid - 02/07/12
Could be fun...grin
Any word on BC?
Dober
Any word on BC?
Dober
Re: 168 grain 270 hybrid - 02/07/12
...or required ROT??
Re: 168 grain 270 hybrid - 02/07/12
I'd expect at least 9, maybe quicker? I just got a 9 T Brux. Can't wait to get my paws on some. Be fun to give them a go for spring bruins.
Dober
Dober
Re: 168 grain 270 hybrid - 02/07/12
Sweet. I would love to see what the twist required and BC of the new 168.
Re: 168 grain 270 hybrid - 02/07/12
For what it's worth they are coming out with a 170gr. not an 168 and they say 8.5 twist.
Re: 168 grain 270 hybrid - 02/07/12
Thx, any idea about BC?
Dober
Dober
Re: 168 grain 270 hybrid - 02/07/12
Originally Posted by Mark R Dobrenski
Thx, any idea about BC?
Dober
Dober
This is all the info I got Mark Got it off LRH
Originally Posted by bsl135;608976
1.52" long
170 grains
Recommended twist 1:8.5"
Estimated G1 BC: 0.703
Estimated G7 BC: 0.360
Note these are estimates, actual performance is typically within +/- 5% of estimates.
Topshot,
If the extra long bullet doesn't cause a copper fouling problem on long strings of fire typical of match shooting, there's no reason it wouldn't be a good choice for a match bullet. Berger's match and hunting bullets are made to the same precision standards.
As for an upper speed limit, that remains to be seen. Considering it's made on the same thickness jacket as the 180 VLD hunting, it should be able to withstand velocities similar to the 180 VLD's max limit. I'm not even sure what that is; would estimate 3300-3400...?
-Bryan
170 grains
Recommended twist 1:8.5"
Estimated G1 BC: 0.703
Estimated G7 BC: 0.360
Note these are estimates, actual performance is typically within +/- 5% of estimates.
Topshot,
If the extra long bullet doesn't cause a copper fouling problem on long strings of fire typical of match shooting, there's no reason it wouldn't be a good choice for a match bullet. Berger's match and hunting bullets are made to the same precision standards.
As for an upper speed limit, that remains to be seen. Considering it's made on the same thickness jacket as the 180 VLD hunting, it should be able to withstand velocities similar to the 180 VLD's max limit. I'm not even sure what that is; would estimate 3300-3400...?
-Bryan
Re: 168 grain 270 hybrid - 02/07/12
Many thx
Dober
Dober
Re: 168 grain 270 hybrid - 02/07/12
I am waiting on their 375 cal 
Re: 168 grain 270 hybrid - 02/07/12
Now the annual 270 barrel sales will double to two 
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Re: 168 grain 270 hybrid - 02/08/12
Oh, this news is enough to make me want to build a fast-twist .270. .700 BC with what I would guess to be 2700 or so fps should be an interesting long-range toy.
Re: 168 grain 270 hybrid - 02/08/12
It's no bueno if it requires more than standard factory supplied twist. I can't believe there can't be something better than the 150s which have lower BC than the 130 6.5s. They should be able to come up with a reasonable bullet that is in the .630 range.
Re: 168 grain 270 hybrid - 02/08/12
My thoughts also.. Bitch you gotta retool for a single bullet with 19 trillion 270's out there....
Factory 280 looks better and better.. But that goes without sayin'
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Factory 280 looks better and better.. But that goes without sayin'
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