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Minimum impact velocity for big game with Matchkings?
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<blockquote data-quote="MontanaMarine" data-source="post: 23851" data-attributes="member: 268"><p>For the experienced long range hunters,</p><p></p><p> What do you consider minimum adequate terminal velocity for hunting deer to elk with these bullets:</p><p></p><p>.338 300grSMK</p><p>.308 240grSMK</p><p>.308 220grSMK</p><p></p><p>I've read a couple things that seem contradictory on this forum. In one case, a .338 300gr at under 1000 fps can kill elk, leaving volleyball sized exit wounds. Another LR hunter indicates a 300WSM does not lauunch .308 240grSMK fast enough to kill deer well at 600 yards....I guessin a 300WSM in a 26" barrel would be able to push a 240grSMK to at least 2600fps, at 600 still moving over 1900fps with almost a ton of kinetic energy.</p><p></p><p>Can some of you experienced in hunting with these bullets tell me what you consider minimum impact velocity on these bullets? Thanks.</p><p></p><p>MM</p><p></p><p>[ 11-26-2002: Message edited by: MontanaMarine ]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MontanaMarine, post: 23851, member: 268"] For the experienced long range hunters, What do you consider minimum adequate terminal velocity for hunting deer to elk with these bullets: .338 300grSMK .308 240grSMK .308 220grSMK I've read a couple things that seem contradictory on this forum. In one case, a .338 300gr at under 1000 fps can kill elk, leaving volleyball sized exit wounds. Another LR hunter indicates a 300WSM does not lauunch .308 240grSMK fast enough to kill deer well at 600 yards....I guessin a 300WSM in a 26" barrel would be able to push a 240grSMK to at least 2600fps, at 600 still moving over 1900fps with almost a ton of kinetic energy. Can some of you experienced in hunting with these bullets tell me what you consider minimum impact velocity on these bullets? Thanks. MM [ 11-26-2002: Message edited by: MontanaMarine ] [/QUOTE]
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