Copperhead 308 Projectiles

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Copperhead 308 Projectiles

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Hello Everyone

Just wondering if anyone has tried out the 185-190-200gr Copperhead projectiles in their FTR rifles?

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Re: Copperhead 308 Projectiles

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Have some 190 to try but not got there yet
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Re: Copperhead 308 Projectiles

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No worries, do you have any photos of them? A couple comparison pics next to other heavy 30 cal pills would be great to see if possible
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Re: Copperhead 308 Projectiles

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fullbore11 wrote:No worries, do you have any photos of them? A couple comparison pics next to other heavy 30 cal pills would be great to see if possible


Here are Berger 200 hydrid target, Copperhead 200, and Berger 200.20x.

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Nose to tip lengths are 37.7, 37.5, 38.3 respectively

The Copperheads have more of a tangent ogive than the Bergers so (may) be easier to get shooting well at the price of a slightly lower BC.
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Re: Copperhead 308 Projectiles

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Here are Berger 200 hydrid target, Copperhead 200, and Berger 200.20x.

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Nose to tip lengths are 37.7, 37.5, 38.3 respectively

The Copperheads have more of a tangent ogive than the Bergers so (may) be easier to get shooting well at the price of a slightly lower BC.[/quote]

Wow thats great, thank you for the great photos and comparisons. Have you had a chance to shoot any of the 200gr Copperheads?
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Re: Copperhead 308 Projectiles

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I have tried one stage of the new 200gn Copperheads. The group was ok, but I need to do more load testing - I have heard that you might need to get them going a little faster than 200.20x Bergers due to the difference in BC. Like all of Ken’s bullets, they look good so I reckon they’ll shoot with the right load. I also have some 185gn Copperheads and they look very cool. I don’t think there is much difference in the BC between the Jugg Bergers but the Copperheads actually look more aerodynamic, so I can’t wait to try these soon.
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Good to know, let us know how you go with the 185's
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Re: Copperhead 308 Projectiles

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Will do
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