Are Barnes match burners any good?
I believe the 6.5mm Barnes 140 Match Burners are good to go as long as they are consistent from lot to lot. The accuracy is impressive and the price point is refreshing. I shot the local monthly practical precision rifle competition with the Match Bruners and placed 2nd. I was very happy with how they shot.
Can you hunt with Barnes match burner bullets?
If you can’t hit your target, you obviously can’t kill it. The Match Burner is a hollow point bullet designed for optimum accuracy, but it was designed to punch paper, and maybe varmint hunting (coyote, prairiedog, etc) .
What happens if a bullet is seated too far?
Figure 1: When the bullet is seated farther out of the case, there is more volume available for powder. This enables the cartridge to generate higher muzzle velocity with the same pressure.
Do you have to crimp a Cannelured bullet?
It must be clearly understood that a cannelure is essential to obtain good results with a roll crimp. Remember, bullets that do not have a cannelure but need to be crimped should be given a taper crimp. Taper crimping is the best choice for any firearm which headspaces on the case mouth.
Why are bullet noses round?
Round Nose: Naturally, the round nose offers more penetration than a flat nose, but less expansion than a hollow point. It’s a good middle-ground shape that’s very common for plinking and varmint control ammunition.
How deep can you safely seat a bullet?
Most bullets shoot most accurately when seated to within . 035 inch to . 015 inch of touching the lands.
What is the purpose of cannelure on the bullet?
Function. In the Minié ball the purpose of the cannelure is to hold a lubricant. Cannelures for this purpose are commonly called “grease grooves” or “lubrication (lube) grooves” or just “grooves” by bullet casters (see the glossary of firearms technical terminology maintained by SAAMI).
What happens if you under crimp a bullet?
Hard-kicking revolvers, for example, require crimping to prevent the bullets from being pulled out of the case under recoil. In extreme cases this may result in the bullets actually protruding out the front of the cylinder, locking it up and effectively rendering the gun useless.