Velocity load testing

[Relentless2013]

Recently did some load development testing with both Nosler 55 and 70 grain bullets. Velocities from 55 grain were 3825fps and 70s were 3450fps. Both shot equally well. Going off ballistic calculations 55gr are flatter shooting all the way out to 500yds but of course the 70 have quite a bit more energy. So what would you guys do if you had a choice between the two options? Thanks

 

[AWS]

It all depends on what you want to do with them. Calling coyotes the 55s should be great, it is a go-to bullet in my 6s. If your hunting larger game I'd personally would go larger than 70s. For me 70s are kind of a tweener bullet, too much for coyotes and too little for deer. They do make a great paper punching bullet though.

 

[Relentless2013]

Yes the loads would be for Fox and Coyotes

 

[ToddNE]

For me I'd opt for energy and shoot the 70's, I use the 70's for deer without a problem

 

[gtoad]

For me I have used both out of my 243, at about the same velocity. I prefer the 70's or 75's.

 

[DiYi]

55s for sure.Faster,flatter.Plenty of energy.

 

[Badbrass]

I'm getting 4200 in my 6mmrm with the 55s. I do use an 80 gr ttsx for deer at 3600.

 

[capitol]

.243 55gr Nosler B-Tips are great for Coyotes.

The only cartridge that will match it or maybe even beat it is the 22 Creedmoor.

I want to try those new Hornady ELD-VT bullets in both those rounds. I really like all thats space in the front of those bullets.