77gr. SMK vs. 75gr. Hornady BTHP for long range 223

[blkbrd]

I have been loading 77gr. Sierra Match Kings over a charge of RE-15 with great luck. The on target BC seems to match the advertised #'s. I figure closer to .355. They take down plates with authority not like the 55's.

Want to try out the 75gr. Hornady's as they are quite a bit cheaper and don't come in those stupid 50 round boxes. I was wondering about there advertised BC of .395 vs. the SMK at .362. They look almost identical in fact the SMK looks sleeker.

Any one have any on target real #s on both?

My favorite ballistic program if anyones interested.

http://www.eskimo.com/~jbm/calculations/traj/traj.html

[Mick]

http://www.norma.cc/sida/eng/index.html

I like the ballistic program Norma has but I couldn't the one you listed to work...

I've used Hornady's 75s and they're good but I like to stick with one round and learn to shoot it.

I prefer their 68 BTHP with a canallure and Varget for the AR..