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168gr vs 178gr In a Shorter Barrel
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<blockquote data-quote="RedRanger328" data-source="post: 2215748" data-attributes="member: 118838"><p>That's what I would like to hear. A couple of my friends say hands down the 168gr is the way to go with the simple reasoning:</p><p></p><p>"The lighter bullet can be pushed faster, and hence, will impact with more energy, making it more effective at killing. And with a shorter barrel, I need a lighter bullet since I'll have less barrel to burn powder."</p><p></p><p>I highly doubt it's that simple. Like you mentioned, the BC is higher with the heavier bullet. I guess it depends how fast I am able to push either bullet. If there's a 200 fps difference, the 168gr would beat out the 178gr all the way to 1000. Would you happen to know about what velocity I should be aiming for at the muzzle?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RedRanger328, post: 2215748, member: 118838"] That's what I would like to hear. A couple of my friends say hands down the 168gr is the way to go with the simple reasoning: "The lighter bullet can be pushed faster, and hence, will impact with more energy, making it more effective at killing. And with a shorter barrel, I need a lighter bullet since I'll have less barrel to burn powder." I highly doubt it's that simple. Like you mentioned, the BC is higher with the heavier bullet. I guess it depends how fast I am able to push either bullet. If there's a 200 fps difference, the 168gr would beat out the 178gr all the way to 1000. Would you happen to know about what velocity I should be aiming for at the muzzle? [/QUOTE]
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