Whidden Die Bullet Pointing - insert choice

[JoeZA]

I shoot VLD's and Hybrids in my 308 for FTR. I know Whidden recommends a #1 insert for a Hybrid/ VLD ogive geometry.

But has anyone tried a #0 insert on a Hybrid/VLD and is their any pro's or con's if you dont use the recommended insert?

Left bullet = #1 insert
Right bullet = #0 insert

 

[Jet]

Joe

I have always used Whidden's recommended insert. When time allows I think I'll try the different one as you did and shoot some head to head to see what happens on the target.

Rich

 

[JasonT]

From an aerodynamics point of view, the bullet on the left should represent a "sleeker" shape. If you examine the bullet on the right, you'll note a sharper transition - this could create a small pressure buildup/disturbance at that point.
HOWEVER, the bullet on the right seems to have a finer point, which should increase BC too.

I would say that both inserts will create a more consistent and more aerodynamic profile than would exist in a bullet "out of the box." And I think the differences between the two pointed bullets will be much smaller than the difference between pointed and unpointed bullets.

-J

 

[jsthntn247]

Seems you would have to be more careful with the 0 insert as it would buckle the jacket quicker and cause a change in base to ogive.