40 2 1/2 bullet diameter

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Don McDowell
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Re: 40 2 1/2 bullet diameter

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1 grain of 1 1/2 probably won't gain you much over 5 fps. But the important thing is whether or not the rifle likes that extra grain/grains of powder or not
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Re: 40 2 1/2 bullet diameter

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Caliber 0.408 Inches
Bullet Weight 410 Grains
Bullet Length 1.321 Inches
Barrel Twist 16 Inches/turn
muzzle velocity 1323 fps
Temperature 50 degrees Fahrenheit (59 is standard)
Pressure 29.92 inches of mercury (29.92 is standard)

Sg = 2.42

Drop in velocity did not change the Sg much.
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