Show Notes:

Both sectional density and ballistic coefficient are bullet specifications that matter for hunters but one matters a lot more for new hunters. On this episode I break down the need to know fundamentals of each so you can make better ammunition decisions.

Sectional Density:

• Is one of the most obscure pieces of information printed on a box of ammo.
• Is a complicated math calculation that you will likely never need to preform.
• Is something you can understand quickly and easily and can help you from today onward.
• Is a very important number for telling the ideal use of a bullet if you want to make decisions based on more than marketing.
• To best understand the meaning of sectional density you need to understand what makes bullets effective on whitetail deer, elk, moose, and other big game.
• All of this and more is covered in the episode.

Ballistic Coefficient:

• Is one of the more popular peieces of bullet marketing.
• Involves more math than is even worth mentioning.
• Matters a lot for a small number of hunters.
• Is easy to understand but less easy to apply.
• Can make the difference between a terrible bullet and a great bullet at certain ranges.
• All of this and more is covered in the episode.