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Copperhead 7mm 183-4 bullets
Posted: Sun May 19, 2019 8:08 pm
by saum2
Haven't heard of many rave reviews of the new copperhead 7mm 183 bullets recently, so for those that have tested them what did you find??
Re: Copperhead 7mm 183-4 bullets
Posted: Sun May 19, 2019 8:50 pm
by ben_g
Have only fired a handful through a straight 284 to obtain some chronograph data, literally about 20
They have a very short bearing surface and require quite a bit less throat length than Berger 180VLD's i usually use in this barrel.
They need a good extra 1.5gr of powder to achieve same velocity as 180berger VLD
At 800 yards they hit a full 1moa higher on the target than the 180VLD does, both launched at 2820fps.
Thats as much as I can conclude with them so far, I only have one 8.5tw 284 barrel, when I eventually have it setback ill have more of a play with them.
Also have an 8.5tw SAUM needing a setback that ill give them a try in once its done
Re: Copperhead 7mm 183-4 bullets
Posted: Sun May 19, 2019 9:13 pm
by RDavies
ben_g wrote:Have only fired a handful through a straight 284 to obtain some chronograph data, literally about 20
They have a very short bearing surface and require quite a bit less throat length than Berger 180VLD's i usually use in this barrel.
They need a good extra 1.5gr of powder to achieve same velocity as 180berger VLD
At 800 yards they hit a full 1moa higher on the target than the 180VLD does, both launched at 2820fps.
Thats as much as I can conclude with them so far, I only have one 8.5tw 284 barrel, when I eventually have it setback ill have more of a play with them.
Also have an 8.5tw SAUM needing a setback that ill give them a try in once its done
Im keen to hear how they go.
Re: Copperhead 7mm 183-4 bullets
Posted: Tue May 21, 2019 5:44 pm
by Ken Melgaard
Re 7mm 183-184 grain VLD Copperhead Bullets
Yes, the problem is most chamber reamers out there, have a long Freebore length, over the 0.200” long, which doesn’t suit this Bullet, something in the 0.150” Freebore will work as they need to be seated with at least 0.010”-0.015” jam into the lands, just in my opinion to work, as they have a longer nose and not much bearing length.
But, l do plan to release a new 188-190 grain VLD Bullets with a 13 degree Secant ogive on the same long 183 grain jacket. I just need to do the time testing to see which weight is better.
As it will better suit the reamers with the longer Freebore ( to suit the Berger 180 grain VLD Bullets)
This new Bullet will be the same as the new 180 grain VLD Bullets which will be available soon.
Good shooting to all
Ken @ Copperhead Bullets