best 223 rem weight for 100-200 yards?

[rogerxd45]

well i dont normally measure from base to tip bit i did this time to see how much of a difference there was. but i cant remember what it was

[The Knight Of Light]

Originally Posted by rogerxd45

well i dont normally measure from base to tip bit i did this time to see how much of a difference there was. but i cant remember what it was

How do you normally measure? I have a Stoney point OAL gage and it shows much more consistent measurements for bullet lengths.

It can be used in loaded ammo or just on the bullets. this is a picture of it on loaded ammo.



It doesn't measure to the tip because that measurement is very inconsistent. It measures to the Datum ring on the bullet.

Here is a small article on another tool.
rickjamison.html

[rogerxd45]

ok here you go
these are the 68 grain HPBT hornady bullets
and this last one is of a regular 68gr HPBT (right)
and the one on the left is the same bullet with the tip evened out

[rogerxd45]

and i know the difference isnt that much but it is there and i would prefer a bullet that has an even tip. i dont think that these tip will make that big of a difference but it seems to me that a even bullet will perform better then one that has an uneven tip

[rogerxd45]

Originally Posted by The Knight Of Light

How do you normally measure? I have a Stoney point OAL gage and it shows much more consistent measurements for bullet lengths.

It can be used in loaded ammo or just on the bullets. this is a picture of it on loaded ammo.



It doesn't measure to the tip because that measurement is very inconsistent. It measures to the Datum ring on the bullet.

Here is a small article on another tool.
rickjamison.html

ok well i do measure the COAL from base to tip. but what i was talking about was just the projectile. now that tool does seem like a great idea for measuring the cartridge length and i think i will have to pick one of those up it does seem like a better way to measure

[The Knight Of Light]

If you are going into that much detail in an AR-15 then you want what that rifle cannot provide. As soon as the bullet hits the feed ramp it will no longer be "even"


What is that magnified to anyway?

If you are really that concerned then you really don't want to take pics of the Sierra's at that magnification.


Maybe you need this gadget??
DavidTubb.com.html

[The Knight Of Light]

Originally Posted by rogerxd45

but what i was talking about was just the projectile.

I also said it measures bullets(projectiles) by themselves. There are several other types of comparator you can buy.

Try here

Sinclair International - Specializing in products designed for precision rifle ammunition reloading and shooting

[rogerxd45]

i used my camera with a macro lens. well actually i used an adapter to put the lens on back wards

amd like i said i doubt it will make a big difference but just one of those things that bothered me