08-07-2018, 06:46 PM
Huckleberry75 Wrote:I like where your head is directed. The Nosler Varmageddon flat base 70gn bullets are very affordable and at 400yds and in the flat base is not an issue. It will also leave more available real estate in the case for magic speed crystals, vs a boat tail design. The goofy thing is that the Flat Base 70 has a higher advertised BC than the regular ballistic tip.
I exclusively use 70 gr NBTVs in my 6x45. 2960 out of a 24' with a mild charge of Benchmark. I originally worked up 70 gr Varmageddons and got around 3/4 MOA. I then subbed the 70 NBTVs in that load and can get consistent 5/8 and occasional 1/2. The NBTVs also hold accuracy better at range. But the good news is that you can do load development with the Varma's and then should be able to switch over when you need the accuracy. I thought the Varma's might give more velocity and a lower velocity sd with the flat base, but I don't recall it being the case. I also get really good accuracy out of the 55gr .224 NBTVs. Don't even think about using BTVs or Varmas on deer though - they make an absolute mess.
Let's go Brandon!