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HiBC · August 4, 2007, 09:10 PM

I have shot several using a 115 gr ballistic tip.It works for me.I use a .257 Ackley.
Some would say the ballistic tip is a little lightly constucted.It works superbly for me.The 110 Accubond is tougher,and both have a BC around .43 or .44
Some custom 25-06 rifles have 1-12 or 1-14 twist for light bullets.Most are 1-10 and will stabilize 115and 120 bullets.
The 115's and 120's reach out much better than 100's.
Actually,I think any of the 115-120 gr bullets will work for you.
You will not be wrong to use H-4831SC

About 2 editions back the Nosler loading manual describe how to use a duplex reticle for range estimation,similar to how the mil-dot reticle is used.
Some range estimation aid is very helpful in wide open spaces.

August 4, 2007, 09:10 PM	#6
HiBC Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2006 Posts: 8,286	I have shot several using a 115 gr ballistic tip.It works for me.I use a .257 Ackley. Some would say the ballistic tip is a little lightly constucted.It works superbly for me.The 110 Accubond is tougher,and both have a BC around .43 or .44 Some custom 25-06 rifles have 1-12 or 1-14 twist for light bullets.Most are 1-10 and will stabilize 115and 120 bullets. The 115's and 120's reach out much better than 100's. Actually,I think any of the 115-120 gr bullets will work for you. You will not be wrong to use H-4831SC About 2 editions back the Nosler loading manual describe how to use a duplex reticle for range estimation,similar to how the mil-dot reticle is used. Some range estimation aid is very helpful in wide open spaces.