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A-max's for hunting?
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<blockquote data-quote="Kiwi Nate" data-source="post: 362622" data-attributes="member: 8533"><p>Yes, by all means, stick with the 180VLD if it shoots well for you. It does ofcourse have its limitations with regards to game body weights but for the most common species of game, is a good allrounder. </p><p> </p><p>If you want a stouter bullet for that will shoot to a similar POI, the 175gr SMK is an option. Both (VLD/SMK) shoot the same out to 400 yards or so but you will of course, have to double check that both do indeed shoot to the same POI from your barrel. The SMK is kind of better suited to tough boars however, I haven't bothered to dual load. If I was to pick a bullet ideal for tough boar (exit wound/ free bleeding) in the sevens, it would be something like the Accubond or Partition but in doing so, I would lose my LR performance so as compromises go, the VLD is perfect.</p><p> </p><p>A muzzle brake, a heavy barrel or supressor has the ability to dampen harmonic vibration to the point that you can shoot two loads of differing weights/styles/velocities to the same POI or same verticle line- ie 180VLD 3" high at 100/ 160AB, 2" high at 100. Vibration dampening is one way to get around the variations encountered with dual loading. Something to keep in mind if you feel that you would like the option of dual loading.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kiwi Nate, post: 362622, member: 8533"] Yes, by all means, stick with the 180VLD if it shoots well for you. It does ofcourse have its limitations with regards to game body weights but for the most common species of game, is a good allrounder. If you want a stouter bullet for that will shoot to a similar POI, the 175gr SMK is an option. Both (VLD/SMK) shoot the same out to 400 yards or so but you will of course, have to double check that both do indeed shoot to the same POI from your barrel. The SMK is kind of better suited to tough boars however, I haven't bothered to dual load. If I was to pick a bullet ideal for tough boar (exit wound/ free bleeding) in the sevens, it would be something like the Accubond or Partition but in doing so, I would lose my LR performance so as compromises go, the VLD is perfect. A muzzle brake, a heavy barrel or supressor has the ability to dampen harmonic vibration to the point that you can shoot two loads of differing weights/styles/velocities to the same POI or same verticle line- ie 180VLD 3" high at 100/ 160AB, 2" high at 100. Vibration dampening is one way to get around the variations encountered with dual loading. Something to keep in mind if you feel that you would like the option of dual loading. [/QUOTE]
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