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45-70 bullets for elk
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<blockquote data-quote="Dean2" data-source="post: 2703875" data-attributes="member: 26077"><p>I have shot every 45 caliber jacketed bullet sold in Canada, and a whole wack of cast, through a 45-70. For accuracy, penetration and performance a 350 Grain Hornady Round nose at 1500-1600 FPS is my go to and all time favourite. It will go length wise through bear, through both shoulders of a Moose and long quartering through Elk. It expands well at the lower velocities and leaves a good exit and blood trail. More speed just kicks you harder, it doesn't kill or penetrate any better. I have posted this before but it is worth seeing.</p><p></p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/XFIuxSl.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/2Z8ODv1.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>The effect of speed on incapacitation is typically called Hydrostatic shock. That effect does not happen with projectiles trraveling less than 2500 FPS. It is why Roy Weatherby built the beast of cartridge that is the 460 Weatherby Magnum. I own one in a left hand action MKV. It produces awesome recoil, it is the only rifle I own that has a brake on it. Despite all the roaring, flame and drama it does not kill any faster than my 45-70 and I have shot a lot of bears with both. I have also shot bears with a 45-70 loaded from1100 FPS to 2000. I can tell you from experience the sweat spot is 1400-1500 fps for quick kills, reasonably flat trajectory, at least by 45-70 standards, and quick second shot recovery. My favourite load is a Hornady 350 grain RN over 3031 powder at 1500 fps.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dean2, post: 2703875, member: 26077"] I have shot every 45 caliber jacketed bullet sold in Canada, and a whole wack of cast, through a 45-70. For accuracy, penetration and performance a 350 Grain Hornady Round nose at 1500-1600 FPS is my go to and all time favourite. It will go length wise through bear, through both shoulders of a Moose and long quartering through Elk. It expands well at the lower velocities and leaves a good exit and blood trail. More speed just kicks you harder, it doesn't kill or penetrate any better. I have posted this before but it is worth seeing. [IMG]https://i.imgur.com/XFIuxSl.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i.imgur.com/2Z8ODv1.jpg[/IMG] The effect of speed on incapacitation is typically called Hydrostatic shock. That effect does not happen with projectiles trraveling less than 2500 FPS. It is why Roy Weatherby built the beast of cartridge that is the 460 Weatherby Magnum. I own one in a left hand action MKV. It produces awesome recoil, it is the only rifle I own that has a brake on it. Despite all the roaring, flame and drama it does not kill any faster than my 45-70 and I have shot a lot of bears with both. I have also shot bears with a 45-70 loaded from1100 FPS to 2000. I can tell you from experience the sweat spot is 1400-1500 fps for quick kills, reasonably flat trajectory, at least by 45-70 standards, and quick second shot recovery. My favourite load is a Hornady 350 grain RN over 3031 powder at 1500 fps. [/QUOTE]
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