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<blockquote data-quote="nicholasjohn" data-source="post: 1813596" data-attributes="member: 109113"><p>There is also the matter of lower impact velocity of the heavier bullet, which will affect its expansion characteristics. All the bullets in common use for long range work are pretty frangible, and subject to over-expansion at close range. It would seem to me that the heavier bullets should be somewhat better for penetration at closer ranges, where velocity is still pretty high, all other things being equal. Also, even if it does over-expand on a close shot, there's more bullet there to get the job done. Everything else about the heavier bullet is to your advantage as well. I agree with what you're saying, that if you are going to go with the lighter bullet, go with the one with the bonded core - in case your shot is close.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nicholasjohn, post: 1813596, member: 109113"] There is also the matter of lower impact velocity of the heavier bullet, which will affect its expansion characteristics. All the bullets in common use for long range work are pretty frangible, and subject to over-expansion at close range. It would seem to me that the heavier bullets should be somewhat better for penetration at closer ranges, where velocity is still pretty high, all other things being equal. Also, even if it does over-expand on a close shot, there's more bullet there to get the job done. Everything else about the heavier bullet is to your advantage as well. I agree with what you're saying, that if you are going to go with the lighter bullet, go with the one with the bonded core - in case your shot is close. [/QUOTE]
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