Ballistic Coefficient vs. Accuracy?

[Distant Thunder]

Chris,

I agree with what you said about the high BC bullet getting a few more points in a match. The way I look at that is this. I don't think the bullet I shoot for long range has all that high of a BC, but what is does have is very good, stable flight thought out the 1000 yard journey. Being very stable it doesn't get knocked off course easily when hit by the wind. I have seen it a number of times when I get caught by an unseen wind or a change and my bullet will come up a minute or so closer to center than the shooters on either side of me. That can add 2 points to my score and if I tag a 6 or 7 and the other guys miss, that's a big gain in my score.

When I designed my Lodi bullet it wasn't for high BC, it was for accuracy and weight. I knew I needed accuracy and I felt the weight would just carry better to 1000 yards. Over time, as I learned more about what makes for a good stable bullet, I refined the design to improve the long range stability and it has worked well in all kinds of wind conditions.