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Re: POI of heavier vs. lighter bullets [Re: wp75169] #8143891 01/26/21 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by wp75169
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For the sake of understanding let’s quit using the words “harmonics” and “sine wave”. Both are correct but for the sake of understanding let’s call it “barrel whip”. As in the movement a whip makes when you snap it.

Everyone may already be on the same page but I don’t think so.

Which way is the tail of the whip (barrel) pointed when the bullet exits, up or down?


This makes about as much difference at close ranges as compensating for spin drift.



Then explain why we do load development instead of just loading everything to max? It’s not uncommon to have big groups in between two good ones. It’s suggested you will find two good nodes, one low and one high. They’re referring to powder charge and velocity, but often the faster load will print lower on the 100 yard target. Hmmm.... wonder if those two nodes are the top and bottom of the arc on the sine wave where the barrel is static for a moment before changing directions? I think JG covered that on the last page though.

I guess we have to agree to disagree.


Help me understand this. You guys are saying that if you are testing a series of powder charges from low to high at 100 yards, instead of seeing a general trend of the bullets hitting lower and lower until you hit max charge, you will see oscillations up and down in POI of 2" and more? You aren't simply describing finding an accuracy node, you are implying that the barrel is whipping so severely and shifting your POI that no trend can be deduced!

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Here is a real world experience Hicks, proving its harmonics. My sons 6.5CM prints a 0 with 140gr AMAX. Put on the AAC can and note there is a POI shift 1" lower than w/o. MV stayed the same, same lot, same bullet, everything is 100% the same minus adding the can. THAT proves harmonics, without a doubt.

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Barrels move, vibrate/whip/what ever. Short stiff barrels do less than long thin barrels but all experience it to an extent. We that are reloaders looking for precision find out "node" for accuracy which generally will be when the barrel is moving less at the time the bullet exits the barrel. Different things have been used over the years to try and minimize the amount of movement. Many production manufactures leave a wood bump in their wood stocks near the end of the forearm to provide a dampening of the resonance of the barrel when firing to reduce the harmonic shifts when shooting. Remington and Sako are a couple that certainly have. Barrel tuners used in 22s are also employed by come in centerfire, think Browning BOSS.

There are some interesting videos showing barrel whip using high speed cameras to catch it. Muzzle breaks and other devices enhance it but the bullet has left th barrel before the whip caused by them happens yet there is movement while the bullet is in the barrel.







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Re: POI of heavier vs. lighter bullets [Re: cxjcherokec] #8144016 01/26/21 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by cxjcherokec
Here is a real world experience Hicks, proving its harmonics. My sons 6.5CM prints a 0 with 140gr AMAX. Put on the AAC can and note there is a POI shift 1" lower than w/o. MV stayed the same, same lot, same bullet, everything is 100% the same minus adding the can. THAT proves harmonics, without a doubt.


And then as he changes his load, what happens to his POI?

I'm sorry, but hanging a weight off the end of a barrel is not conclusive proof that ammunition changes harmonics enough to shift POI 2" or more at 100yd. The question is "why do heavier bullets hit higher at this distance," and the only real answer is "trajectory differences."

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Originally Posted by HicksHunter
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Here is a real world experience Hicks, proving its harmonics. My sons 6.5CM prints a 0 with 140gr AMAX. Put on the AAC can and note there is a POI shift 1" lower than w/o. MV stayed the same, same lot, same bullet, everything is 100% the same minus adding the can. THAT proves harmonics, without a doubt.


And then as he changes his load, what happens to his POI?

I'm sorry, but hanging a weight off the end of a barrel is not conclusive proof that ammunition changes harmonics enough to shift POI 2" or more at 100yd. The question is "why do heavier bullets hit higher at this distance," and the only real answer is "trajectory differences."


Only trajectory difference is the heavier bullet left the muzzle when the muzzle was flexed upward. The lighter bullet, the muzzle was not at apex of the sine wave. Heavier bullet left higher, so it hits higher.

Barrel harmonics.

I've shot countless 500 yard ladder tests .224" bullets, everything in between up to .338" bullets, short action to big magnums. Same components, only difference is powder charge. Many times, with high end custom rifles, I've seen sub 1/4 MOA groups with three different charges in the group. I've also seen hotter charges land lower than lighter charges. Why? The lighter charges were not in the accuracy node. And the accuracy node is a muzzle at apex of sine wave.

Barrel harmonics.


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Here is a real world experience Hicks, proving its harmonics. My sons 6.5CM prints a 0 with 140gr AMAX. Put on the AAC can and note there is a POI shift 1" lower than w/o. MV stayed the same, same lot, same bullet, everything is 100% the same minus adding the can. THAT proves harmonics, without a doubt.


And then as he changes his load, what happens to his POI?

I'm sorry, but hanging a weight off the end of a barrel is not conclusive proof that ammunition changes harmonics enough to shift POI 2" or more at 100yd. The question is "why do heavier bullets hit higher at this distance," and the only real answer is "trajectory differences."


Only trajectory difference is the heavier bullet left the muzzle when the muzzle was flexed upward. The lighter bullet, the muzzle was not at apex of the sine wave. Heavier bullet left higher, so it hits higher.

Barrel harmonics.

I've shot countless 500 yard ladder tests .224" bullets, everything in between up to .338" bullets, short action to big magnums. Same components, only difference is powder charge. Many times, with high end custom rifles, I've seen sub 1/4 MOA groups with three different charges in the group. I've also seen hotter charges land lower than lighter charges. Why? The lighter charges were not in the accuracy node. And the accuracy node is a muzzle at apex of sine wave.

Barrel harmonics.


As I posted earlier, I'd be interested to hear your guess as to what would happen here:

"Help me understand this. You guys are saying that if you are testing a series of powder charges from low to high at 100 yards, instead of seeing a general trend of the bullets hitting lower and lower until you hit max charge, you will see oscillations up and down in POI of 2" and more? You aren't simply describing finding an accuracy node, you are implying that the barrel is whipping so severely and shifting your POI that no trend can be deduced!"

Again, please keep in mind that we're talkng about short distances where the bullet is still on the rise, not a 500yd ladder test.

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Originally Posted by HicksHunter

As I posted earlier, I'd be interested to hear your guess as to what would happen here:

"Help me understand this. You guys are saying that if you are testing a series of powder charges from low to high at 100 yards, instead of seeing a general trend of the bullets hitting lower and lower until you hit max charge, you will see oscillations up and down in POI of 2" and more? You aren't simply describing finding an accuracy node, you are implying that the barrel is whipping so severely and shifting your POI that no trend can be deduced!"

Again, please keep in mind that we're talkng about short distances where the bullet is still on the rise, not a 500yd ladder test.

So do you believe that all horizontal dispersion in grouping is caused by shooter inconsistency alone?


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Originally Posted by HicksHunter
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Here is a real world experience Hicks, proving its harmonics. My sons 6.5CM prints a 0 with 140gr AMAX. Put on the AAC can and note there is a POI shift 1" lower than w/o. MV stayed the same, same lot, same bullet, everything is 100% the same minus adding the can. THAT proves harmonics, without a doubt.


And then as he changes his load, what happens to his POI?

I'm sorry, but hanging a weight off the end of a barrel is not conclusive proof that ammunition changes harmonics enough to shift POI 2" or more at 100yd. The question is "why do heavier bullets hit higher at this distance," and the only real answer is "trajectory differences."


My point was that barrel harmonics play a factor in POI shift. You claim its all based on MV and BC and harmonics play no role. I proved that wrong

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Mine is not “on the rise” @ 100 yards. Some may be.

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I guess I'll have to bow out of the thread here. If you guys want to perpetuate fuddlore, go for it.

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I guess I'll have to bow out of the thread here. If you guys want to perpetuate fuddlore, go for it.

A lot is learned through disagreements. Keep it civil and its all ok.

Dont ask one side to see it your way if your not willing to look at it from the other side as well.


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Dont ask one side to see it your way if your not willing to look at it from the other side as well.


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Re: POI of heavier vs. lighter bullets [Re: HicksHunter] #8144119 01/26/21 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by HicksHunter
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Here is a real world experience Hicks, proving its harmonics. My sons 6.5CM prints a 0 with 140gr AMAX. Put on the AAC can and note there is a POI shift 1" lower than w/o. MV stayed the same, same lot, same bullet, everything is 100% the same minus adding the can. THAT proves harmonics, without a doubt.


And then as he changes his load, what happens to his POI?

I'm sorry, but hanging a weight off the end of a barrel is not conclusive proof that ammunition changes harmonics enough to shift POI 2" or more at 100yd. The question is "why do heavier bullets hit higher at this distance," and the only real answer is "trajectory differences."


Only trajectory difference is the heavier bullet left the muzzle when the muzzle was flexed upward. The lighter bullet, the muzzle was not at apex of the sine wave. Heavier bullet left higher, so it hits higher.

Barrel harmonics.

I've shot countless 500 yard ladder tests .224" bullets, everything in between up to .338" bullets, short action to big magnums. Same components, only difference is powder charge. Many times, with high end custom rifles, I've seen sub 1/4 MOA groups with three different charges in the group. I've also seen hotter charges land lower than lighter charges. Why? The lighter charges were not in the accuracy node. And the accuracy node is a muzzle at apex of sine wave.

Barrel harmonics.


As I posted earlier, I'd be interested to hear your guess as to what would happen here:

"Help me understand this. You guys are saying that if you are testing a series of powder charges from low to high at 100 yards, instead of seeing a general trend of the bullets hitting lower and lower until you hit max charge, you will see oscillations up and down in POI of 2" and more? You aren't simply describing finding an accuracy node, you are implying that the barrel is whipping so severely and shifting your POI that no trend can be deduced!"

Again, please keep in mind that we're talkng about short distances where the bullet is still on the rise, not a 500yd ladder test.


You can see POI shift of 2" and more at 100 yards, absolutely. I don't load test at 100 yards. But I will foul and check zero at 100 yards. And yes, sometimes you cannot see a trend on a BAD powder charge. It is what is called erratic. My charges are within .02 gr from one case to the next, so the ammo shot to shot is extremely consistent. But extremely consistent on an improper powder charge will still shoot poorly. Find the right charge and the load tightens up.


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Originally Posted by HicksHunter
I guess I'll have to bow out of the thread here. If you guys want to perpetuate fuddlore, go for it.


Fuddlore?

Add all of us together and it is over 100,000 rounds of experience.


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Hicks, I’ve been following along here and you are off the mark. I respect the fact you have given a lot of thought to cause and effect however your logic is flawed. A 100 yard zero is load specific in a given rifle. Only after we have various Bullets leaving the muzzle in the same exact same direction can we compare trajectories. When the cartridge goes off, the barreled action writhes like a snake in all directions, not just up and down. Precise bedding, heavy barrels and pressure points are among the things used to dampen the shock wave that bounces up and down the barreled action until it dissipates after the cartridge is fired. We go to great lengths to shore up the bedding in order to find a powder charge where the shock wave has bounced back into the action and the muzzle is at its most stable when the bullet leaves the bore. The reality is until we shoot the various loads in a given rifle, the point of impact is a mystery due to barrel harmonics. Once we find a load that leaves the muzzle where it is in a stable position it is utterly repeatable.

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Hicks, I’ve been following along here and you are off the mark.


Worth repeating.

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Hicks, I’ve been following along here and you are off the mark.


Worth repeating.

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Yes, there is a bit of a "swamp" in this as well as the Ammo Forum.


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Again, I challenge anyone here to shoot their two best shooting loads of different grains and/or velocity at a distance closer than their zero (thanks for helping clarify this, WP), and post a picture of your results. 100% the slower bullet will impact higher, negating the idea that it's due to harmonics.

I'll even film a video next time I go to the range demonstrating this with several firearms. Handguns and rifles of both centerfire and rimfire varieties.

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I can relate.

For pete's sake, why is it such a common thing to suggest changing bullet weights in a pistol when it doesn't shoot to POI with fixed sights? It's definitely not barrel whip because 100% of the time it's suggested to go with a heavier, slower bullet.

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Originally Posted by HicksHunter
Again, I challenge anyone here to shoot their two best shooting loads of different grains and/or velocity at a distance closer than their zero (thanks for helping clarify this, WP), and post a picture of your results. 100% the slower bullet will impact higher, negating the idea that it's due to harmonics.

I'll even film a video next time I go to the range demonstrating this with several firearms. Handguns and rifles of both centerfire and rimfire varieties.


The two BEST SHOOTING loads are likely leaving the barrel at the top of the ‘wave’ which may make your statement correct...unfortunately that has ZERO to do with the question Mr. Fudd.


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Again, I challenge anyone here to shoot their two best shooting loads of different grains and/or velocity at a distance closer than their zero (thanks for helping clarify this, WP), and post a picture of your results. 100% the slower bullet will impact higher, negating the idea that it's due to harmonics.

I'll even film a video next time I go to the range demonstrating this with several firearms. Handguns and rifles of both centerfire and rimfire varieties.


The two BEST SHOOTING loads are likely leaving the barrel at the top of the ‘wave’ which may make your statement correct...unfortunately that has ZERO to do with the question Mr. Fudd.


Ahh, so you're saying that the two best shooting loads would have an identical POI? Even with different velocities?

Because this is demonstrably false.

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Please point out where I said that.......or do you have a difficult time with English?


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Originally Posted by HicksHunter
Again, I challenge anyone here to shoot their two best shooting loads of different grains and/or velocity at a distance closer than their zero (thanks for helping clarify this, WP), and post a picture of your results. 100% the slower bullet will impact higher, negating the idea that it's due to harmonics.

I'll even film a video next time I go to the range demonstrating this with several firearms. Handguns and rifles of both centerfire and rimfire varieties.


I'm not burning a $20 range fee and $20 in ammo to prove what we already know to someone who refuses to consider the fact that they might be wrong.

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