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Old 12-04-2003, 10:33 AM
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diyj98
 
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Default RE: 7mm Mag ballisitcs?

Evidently the 150 grain is loaded to a higher velocity either by a heavier powder charge or with a different powder. Are you basing your findings on chronograph tests you performed yourself or a chart put out by Winchester?

If both the 140 grain and 150 grain are loaded with lets say X grains of ABC powder, the 140 will always have a higher initial velocity out of the same rifle or test barrel. It's simple physics. Of course bullet design could cause effect things at longer ranges. A flat nosed bullet may shed velocity quicker than a HPBT due to air resistance.
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