Okay, maybe this is just a matter of me having too much time to think about this stuff but I'm starting to wonder about this subject more lately....
We've probably all heard that subsonic/SV ammo is more accurate at 100 yards or beyond just because it doesn't have the upset caused by dropping through the sonic barrier like HV ammo does. Supposedly, this upsets the flight of the bullet and decreases accuracy after this stage of flight.
I know I've even parroted this line of thinking since I've heard it from some very knowledgeable people on different forum and sites I frequent.
However, it seems lately there is some pushback from people who should know what they are talking about. So, my question is how many of you have tested this theory and how well does it really hold water? Seems like this would be a good way to spend an afternoon with your favorite rifle(s) and a pile of ammo trying to prove or disprove this old wive's tale?
Whatcha' think? Anybody up for some testing?
Bob
We've probably all heard that subsonic/SV ammo is more accurate at 100 yards or beyond just because it doesn't have the upset caused by dropping through the sonic barrier like HV ammo does. Supposedly, this upsets the flight of the bullet and decreases accuracy after this stage of flight.
I know I've even parroted this line of thinking since I've heard it from some very knowledgeable people on different forum and sites I frequent.
However, it seems lately there is some pushback from people who should know what they are talking about. So, my question is how many of you have tested this theory and how well does it really hold water? Seems like this would be a good way to spend an afternoon with your favorite rifle(s) and a pile of ammo trying to prove or disprove this old wive's tale?
Whatcha' think? Anybody up for some testing?
Bob