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Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
Bullet expansion
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<blockquote data-quote="catamountsierra" data-source="post: 1574927" data-attributes="member: 79865"><p>From my experience, 140-150gr seems to be a good compromise between velocity, short-range flat trajectory, and long distance staying power. If I was only shooting smaller deer at ranges under 300 yards, I think the 120gr bullets pushed fast would do an excellent job, and I have heard lots of reports from others to back that up. When you add longer distances and larger game, I find a heavier and tougher bullet is called for. If I had ever been chasing moose with my 7mm08, I probably would be stepping up to 165-175gr bullets and trying to keep shots under 200.</p><p>The key, I think, is to understand the limits imposed by your choice of cartridge and bullet.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="catamountsierra, post: 1574927, member: 79865"] From my experience, 140-150gr seems to be a good compromise between velocity, short-range flat trajectory, and long distance staying power. If I was only shooting smaller deer at ranges under 300 yards, I think the 120gr bullets pushed fast would do an excellent job, and I have heard lots of reports from others to back that up. When you add longer distances and larger game, I find a heavier and tougher bullet is called for. If I had ever been chasing moose with my 7mm08, I probably would be stepping up to 165-175gr bullets and trying to keep shots under 200. The key, I think, is to understand the limits imposed by your choice of cartridge and bullet. [/QUOTE]
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