Boattails vs. flattails
02-13-2002 | 10:08 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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From: Gypsum KS USA
Boattails vs. flattails
What difference does a boattail make vs. a flattailed bullet??? Does it effect the accuracy of the bullet noticeably, or is it just like having black coating burnt on ballistic tips???? What does it change????
02-13-2002 | 03:02 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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From: Body in SE WI, mind in U.P.
RE: Boattails vs. flattails
Boattails have a higher ballistic coefficient which amounts to less drag, wind deflection, and more energy retention. You really need to shoot them a fairly long distance to get any noticeable advantage from them- probably might save you an inch or two of wind deflection at 300 yards or better. Boattails can affect accuracy in a negative way, as not all rifles will shoot them well.
02-13-2002 | 09:17 PM
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Giant Nontypical
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From: fort mcmurray alberta canada
RE: Boattails vs. flattails
Boattails do have higher ballistic co-efficients which are an advantage at longer ranges.The most accurate bullet in all of my rifles is the ballistic tip which is a boattail bullet.
02-14-2002 | 06:47 PM
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From: Fayetteville Arkansas USA
RE: Boattails vs. flattails
Everything relevant to the questions been said but I'll add that I see better performance out at 300yds+ with boatails. Plus if a Speer representative is out there. START MAKING YOUR .30 CAL "TNT" BULLETS WITH A BOATTAIL!!! AND GO TO 130GRS IF YOU HAVE TO, TO DO IT!!!!! <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
