Weight of black tipped 30-06 bullet

**4V50 Gary** · June 17, 2021, 10:12 AM

What weight was the black tipped 30-06 AP bulllet? Was it the same as the 150 grain M-2?

I'm asking because different weight means different ballistics.

Jim Watson · June 17, 2021, 10:31 AM

No. 165 +/- 3 grains.
I cannot find a ballistic coefficient for that bullet. It is a 165 gr flat base but the steel core makes it longer than a lead core bullet.

**4V50 Gary** · June 17, 2021, 10:38 AM

Thanks Jim.

June 17, 2021, 10:12 AM	#1
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 22,315	Weight of black tipped 30-06 bullet What weight was the black tipped 30-06 AP bulllet? Was it the same as the 150 grain M-2? I'm asking because different weight means different ballistics. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

June 17, 2021, 10:38 AM	#3
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 22,315	Thanks Jim. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

June 17, 2021, 10:31 AM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 19,203	No. 165 +/- 3 grains. I cannot find a ballistic coefficient for that bullet. It is a 165 gr flat base but the steel core makes it longer than a lead core bullet.