What Is Boat Tail Ammunition?

A boat tail bullet is tapered toward the base, narrowing slightly as the bullet reaches the base. This shape resembles the stern of a boat, which narrows slightly towards the back; hence the name “boat tail.” The principle of this design is essentially the same at that of a boat.

Is boat tail ammo better?

It is one of the most accurate boattail bullets on the market. Because of its size, manufacturing tolerances are a smaller percentage of the overall bullet, and affect accuracy less. Boattails increase the ballistic coefficient of bullets, which helps them overcome air resistance and wind deflection.

What is the difference between boat tail ammo?

Whereas a normal rifle bullet has straight sides that end in a flat base, a boat tail bullet has sides that taper inward toward the base. The “boat tail” name describes it well because it looks like the stern of a sailboat.