07-02-2022, 02:04 AM
Think I may understand where you are coming from. Yes heavier, all else being equal does better at retaining energy down range, Weight & ballistic coeficents enhances down range energy. That being said am not aware of Tungsten being employed as an alternate core or tip. Tips as I know them are composite & there size even in tungsten would not provide significant weight.
For all typical 6mm ARC applications 2.260 OAL will be the maximum cartridge length due to magazine limitations. Should you care to study the load data w various bullets, you will notice diffrent Over all lengths (OAL) bullet dependent. the point form controls max OAL due to differences in where the rifeling lands may contact the bullet. study up on throat length if you wish to better understand.
Anyhow, All copper bullets do give up weight & generally ballistic coefficient as well. So yes lead core bullets with high BC will retain more energy down range.
All copper bullets generally w most of todays designs are dependent on more velocity for proper expansion. Thus the monolithic bullets are more favored in the higher capacity cartridges. Im setting my goals for impact velocity of 2400 fps plus.
Expect at least one bullet design may perform well at lower velocity. may wish to study up on Lehigh Defense Controlled Chaos Bullets.
For all typical 6mm ARC applications 2.260 OAL will be the maximum cartridge length due to magazine limitations. Should you care to study the load data w various bullets, you will notice diffrent Over all lengths (OAL) bullet dependent. the point form controls max OAL due to differences in where the rifeling lands may contact the bullet. study up on throat length if you wish to better understand.
Anyhow, All copper bullets do give up weight & generally ballistic coefficient as well. So yes lead core bullets with high BC will retain more energy down range.
All copper bullets generally w most of todays designs are dependent on more velocity for proper expansion. Thus the monolithic bullets are more favored in the higher capacity cartridges. Im setting my goals for impact velocity of 2400 fps plus.
Expect at least one bullet design may perform well at lower velocity. may wish to study up on Lehigh Defense Controlled Chaos Bullets.