160gr 6.5mm Matrix VLD

[IdahoCTD]

I talked to Marshal today at Matrix bullets about his new 160gr VLD for the 6.5's. It looks like they have about a .720 BC and will require a 8" twist. I'm thinking I'll give some a whirl through my 8" twist Bartlein barreled 6.5-300wm. They should make for a really good long range bullet.

 

[usmc 89]

What kind of ogive does he use?, i am thinking with the bc in the stratosphere the bullet must be quite long an curious if the 1-8 will give proper stability?

 

[IdahoCTD]

He said the people using them are using 8" twist. He keeps the lead back in the nose so there isn't as much weight forward. That enables a slower twist for stabilization. He did the same thing with the 190gr 7mm bullets.

 

[SJB358]

Any pictures of them Nathan?

 

[IdahoCTD]

I don't have any pictures of them but there are some on LRH.

 

[usmc 89]

Anxiously waiting on the claimed bc value and actual impact data.

 

[IdahoCTD]

Here is the thread where it's talked about:

http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/ ... ndex4.html