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<blockquote data-quote="FEENIX" data-source="post: 975742" data-attributes="member: 14204"><p>This is just me but my unwritten rule (just a guide but nice to live by) is enough energy at point of impact to humanely harvest the game, i.e., 1500 ft-lbs for elk and 1000 ft-lbs for deer and of course the minimum velocity your bullet will effective expand (i.e., 1800 FPS etc...)</p><p> </p><p>For my rifle, it's 800 yards (1890 FPS; 1388 ft-lbs at POI) with 175 Matrix VLD out of a 30" 1:8 3-groove Lilja barrel.</p><p> </p><p>IIWY, find out that magic number on your load/rifle and go from there.</p><p> </p><p>As far as recoil, it's not for everybody but there are lots of effective muzzle brakes out in the market that will significantly reduce the felt recoil and muzzle rise. Recoil pads and good stock also improves it significantly.</p><p> </p><p>Good luck! Happy safe reloading, shooting, and hunting.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FEENIX, post: 975742, member: 14204"] This is just me but my unwritten rule (just a guide but nice to live by) is enough energy at point of impact to humanely harvest the game, i.e., 1500 ft-lbs for elk and 1000 ft-lbs for deer and of course the minimum velocity your bullet will effective expand (i.e., 1800 FPS etc...) For my rifle, it's 800 yards (1890 FPS; 1388 ft-lbs at POI) with 175 Matrix VLD out of a 30" 1:8 3-groove Lilja barrel. IIWY, find out that magic number on your load/rifle and go from there. As far as recoil, it's not for everybody but there are lots of effective muzzle brakes out in the market that will significantly reduce the felt recoil and muzzle rise. Recoil pads and good stock also improves it significantly. Good luck! Happy safe reloading, shooting, and hunting. [/QUOTE]
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