Yeah I am on the side of caution myself as far as making sure I don't cause any unnecessary trauma and distress to the animal.
I have not had any issues under 600yds but I haven't had the opportunity to shoot farther on live game yet. I love testing my skill on the steel at 1000yds but with...
Exactly...hence my question to Eric above...
I know a lot of us love the accuracy of the Berger's but I am curious what the no kidding terminal cut off velocity is for full expansion. It seems varied at best.
Also very curious to see how the new ELD-X shakes out...looks promising.
So if 1800fps is the lowest for a good opening then say the 185 VLD bullets shouldn't be shot at anything much past 800ish without risking a wounding shot versus a kill shot? 900ish for the 210gr...and this is your factory loads. Sound right?
Oh let me clarify that would be in my 300 Wby and...
Hi all...long time hunter up here in Montana just finding these forums. I was actually looking for some load data for my 300 Weatherby when I came across some great posts. Nice to meet everyone. If I can be of any help just holler.
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JW
I saw the below you posted...
Re: Berger load data for .300 Weatherby
80.5 grains of H-4831 with a cci 250 primer will give you near 3200 fps safely with deadly accuracy in every 26" barrel Mk5 I ever used. Be sure the barrel is free floated. I-7828 will go over 3200 fps max accurately and...