Flat Base Projectile Pros/Cons/Maximum Distance

[Winston]

Hi Folks,

At my club we shoot from 200-900 yards.

Someone on the accurate shooter forum suggested loading some flat base projectiles in my 6x47 for the 200 yard shoot (we shoot from a bench at 200, but targets are pulled between shots).

I understand the consensus is that flat base projectiles are better for shorts (however I don't know why, exactly) , but how far out does "the shorts" extend?

If I was to load some Berger 88gr flat base (g1 bc 0.38 or so), at what point would I switch back to my 105 Hybrid load? Would 400 yards on a reasonable day still be a sensible distance with the 88fb?

A few reasons I want to do this - conserving my stash of hybrids is one.

Cheerio folks, and thanks in advance

Alex

[Old Trev-39]

Some 1000yd. bench rest shooters use flat based projectiles with very good results.
Trevor.

[johnk]

Flat based projectiles are fine at any single distance. The reason we prefer boat tailed bullets is that they manage to get through the all distances we shoot more efficiently - and they're easier to load in a case without skewing.

[Send-it]

i would definitely give the 88's a try. Especially considering 500m or yards. I'm considering trying those in a 243 of ours.
if you do try them, could you let me know how they went at distance?

[RAVEN]

There are some great 7mm flat base but good luck getting any out of the USA