Ko1M Light Gun ELR: Solids vs Lead Core Bullets

[harry_x1]

Hi All,

I have shot 3 light ELR matches with 300 grain Berger OTMs in my 33xc barrel. I just got a new barrel in faster (7) twist and plan to shot solids through it (Badlands or CE).

However when I look at equipment list of top competitors, I see majority are using lead core bullets. I understand lead core provide bigger splah 'on target', but do they provide bigger splash in 'dirt' as well? What other kind of advantages so lead core provide in 338 caliber due to which top shooters prefer them over solids?


thanks for your inputs.



Harjeet

 

[SKWERLZ]

In reality solids make better sense in the 375 and bigger calibers, the impact signature of the 338 and smaller solids is noticeably less than cup/core bullets.
However the ballistics of the solids will make you giggle.
Friend used to shoot light class with a 338 cheytac improved at before moving back to the 375’s for spear point.

 

[harry_x1]

Another friend on snipershide informed me about the differences in engraving pressures that cause solids to gain advantage in heavier calibers....but I am still not fully clear about the advantages of lead core in light ELR. Do the lead core provide better splash in dirt? Splash on steel while imp, might not be as important as seeing misses. Trying to pick more brains to understand what advantages these lead cores carry to make all top shooters go for them in light div.

 

[SKWERLZ]

Cup/core definitely has a better impact signature on both hits and misses.
Being able to spot either is a huge part of ELR.
They definitely pressure up different as well

 

[SKWERLZ]

More things I might mention is solids can be a be a bit more difficult to tune and they are definitely more sensitive to bore and grove dimensions, too tight and try pressure up really fast, too lose and leak around Bullet and shoot like poo.

 

[762plinker]

is that THE list from kof2m ??? no 400's
is this the kiddie class..
just asking the last i saw was 375s and 400's

 

[SKWERLZ]

is that THE list from kof2m ??? no 400's
is this the kiddie class..
just asking the last i saw was 375s and 400's

Light class results

 

[Ray Gross]

is that THE list from kof2m ??? no 400's
is this the kiddie class..
just asking the last i saw was 375s and 400's

It is the list from last years King of 1 Mile

 

[SKWERLZ]

It is the list from last years King of 1 Mile

Shooting a mile with a 338 at 3K+ fps is almost cheating!
Dial about 11.5 mils up and almost ignore the wind.

 

[Esoteric Junkie]

Shooting a mile with a 338 at 3K+ fps is almost cheating!
Dial about 11.5 mils up and almost ignore the wind.

Really? Please explain.......

EJ

 

[SKWERLZ]

Really? Please explain.......

EJ

Because it’s so easy.

 

[Esoteric Junkie]

Because it’s so easy.

Please come to Blakely, GA this fall and show us how easy it is.

EJ

 

[SKWERLZ]

Please come to Blakely, GA this fall and show us how easy it is.

EJ

Why when I can drive 1/2 hour and shoot my own targets.
If your having difficulties hitting targets at a mile there’s a ton of people here to help.

 

[shooter74]

No question if they will transition well cup and core over solid for me any day. The impact splash alone in soil or on plate is far superior.

 

[Esoteric Junkie]

Why when I can drive 1/2 hour and shoot my own targets.
If your having difficulties hitting targets at a mile there’s a ton of people here to help.

But I would like your personal assistance to show me how easy you can hit targets at one mile with a 338.

EJ

 

[SKWERLZ]

But I would like your personal assistance to show me how easy you can hit targets at one mile with a 338.

EJ

Come on up to western Washington
I have permanent and/or can set up steel from 400 to 4100 yards


I just developed another new area 20 minutes from home that can go to 1900 yards but I still have to hike that last steel in.

Cigars, Marionberry muffins and coffee optional.

 

[Esoteric Junkie]

Come on up to western Washington
I have permanent and/or can set up steel from 400 to 4100 yards
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I just developed another new area 20 minutes from home that can go to 1900 yards but I still have to hike that last steel in.

Cigars, Marionberry muffins and coffee optional.

No need to setup any long targets as it is a game of luck and not skill. 1000-2000 yards is all that is needed. Please come to Blakely, GA this fall and show us how you can easily hit the one mile targets.

EJ

 

[SKWERLZ]

No need to setup any long targets as it is a game of luck and not skill. 1000-2000 yards is all that is needed. Please come to Blakely, GA this fall and show us how you can easily hit the one mile targets.

EJ

Come to Washington/Oregon we can double that for a nice challenge.

 

[shooter74]

Please come to Blakely, GA this fall and show us how easy it is.

EJ

Shuuu Blakely is an animal of another color. The mirage is the worst I’ve ever seen, completely washes the plates out at times.

 

[SKWERLZ]

Recovered a hit and miss with solids.