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<blockquote data-quote="cohunt" data-source="post: 2035676" data-attributes="member: 94491"><p>Ok, I've not really heard of any close range issues with any monolithic bullet before--- long range, yes as some monos don't expand down to as low of a velocity as lead cores do. Maybe someone has, but I don't think it's a common problem. Usually at close range the issue is over expansion and loss of weight but that's with lead core (cup/core) bullets. </p><p></p><p>That's pretty much why people use expanding monos is for weight retention/penetration at closeer ranges as every one i have seen has expansion pedals yet still retains either all its mass or a lower base - but then some mono bullet companies ( like hammer) have gone a step beyond and developed bullets that have a larger expansion window than the "old school" monos</p><p></p><p>What is interesting is that Barnes touts that its tipped bullets are for a better expanding bullet-- but when tested in media side by side with the hp/ non- tipped version the non tipped expanded more than the tipped versions. Thats why I like hammers, they always expand as long as you follow Steve's minimum expansion suggestions, they usually shed pedals and the base travels through and through. </p><p>But there will always be the exception to the rule as a bullet is only perfect until fired.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cohunt, post: 2035676, member: 94491"] Ok, I've not really heard of any close range issues with any monolithic bullet before--- long range, yes as some monos don't expand down to as low of a velocity as lead cores do. Maybe someone has, but I don't think it's a common problem. Usually at close range the issue is over expansion and loss of weight but that's with lead core (cup/core) bullets. That's pretty much why people use expanding monos is for weight retention/penetration at closeer ranges as every one i have seen has expansion pedals yet still retains either all its mass or a lower base - but then some mono bullet companies ( like hammer) have gone a step beyond and developed bullets that have a larger expansion window than the "old school" monos What is interesting is that Barnes touts that its tipped bullets are for a better expanding bullet-- but when tested in media side by side with the hp/ non- tipped version the non tipped expanded more than the tipped versions. Thats why I like hammers, they always expand as long as you follow Steve's minimum expansion suggestions, they usually shed pedals and the base travels through and through. But there will always be the exception to the rule as a bullet is only perfect until fired. [/QUOTE]
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