BC's on .458 Bullets (Sierra) IS FASTER BETTER?

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Found this on Sierra's Bullet Page and thought it was interesting.


Rifle Bullets

Ballistic Coefficients


Bullet Name Diameter inches Weight grains Sectional Density Ballistic Coefficients
.458 dia. (45-70) 300 gr. HP/FN .458 300 .204 .120 @ 2400 fps and above
.145 between 2400 and 1900 fps
.185 between 1900 and 1400 fps
.210 between 1400 and 1150 fps
.230 @ 1150 fps and below
 
"Faster" is flatter-- whether that is "better" to you or not is anyone's choice.
 
If you shoot Sierra bullets you'll die. You havn't been listening have you.
 

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