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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
A-MAX or BERGER
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<blockquote data-quote="elkaholic" data-source="post: 660716" data-attributes="member: 13833"><p>I think you are on to something. It is the tip that starts the expansion sooner. The smaller the meplat, and the more pointed the nose, the slower the expansion (all else equal). That's why IMO, Bergers will perform a little better close up and the A-max at longer range. A wider tipped bullet will also have an expansion advantage over a narrower tip. Also, if you are using thin skinned target bullets, heavier is better. In the case of deer, the problem isn't as great as if you were elk hunting. This is why my long range bullets use a .200" width tip.......Rich</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="elkaholic, post: 660716, member: 13833"] I think you are on to something. It is the tip that starts the expansion sooner. The smaller the meplat, and the more pointed the nose, the slower the expansion (all else equal). That's why IMO, Bergers will perform a little better close up and the A-max at longer range. A wider tipped bullet will also have an expansion advantage over a narrower tip. Also, if you are using thin skinned target bullets, heavier is better. In the case of deer, the problem isn't as great as if you were elk hunting. This is why my long range bullets use a .200" width tip.......Rich [/QUOTE]
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