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How Much energy is too little?
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<blockquote data-quote="rbTanzan" data-source="post: 3067268" data-attributes="member: 53978"><p>I like your 3000fps muzzle goal for hunting loads. I do the same, if not a little more when given a choice. There are some who advocate 2600fps impact speed for an increased number of 'dead right there' reactions. I like to check that out and am happy that many modern "elk" loads and cartridges can take that over 200 yards and then some. </p><p></p><p>But with big bores like a 416 Rigby I settle for 2800fps and 325-350gn all-copper.</p><p></p><p>Optimum bullet weights change depending on bullet construction, with all-copper allowing about a 10% reduction in weight for equivalent penetration and killing power. </p><p></p><p>As for the note on the solid, it is also a function of shape: flat-nose solids over 60% flat-frontal displace material better, kill better, penetrate straighter. Someone mentioned the terminal ballistics study and that is surely a must read for everyone interested in bullet choice for hunting.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rbTanzan, post: 3067268, member: 53978"] I like your 3000fps muzzle goal for hunting loads. I do the same, if not a little more when given a choice. There are some who advocate 2600fps impact speed for an increased number of 'dead right there' reactions. I like to check that out and am happy that many modern "elk" loads and cartridges can take that over 200 yards and then some. But with big bores like a 416 Rigby I settle for 2800fps and 325-350gn all-copper. Optimum bullet weights change depending on bullet construction, with all-copper allowing about a 10% reduction in weight for equivalent penetration and killing power. As for the note on the solid, it is also a function of shape: flat-nose solids over 60% flat-frontal displace material better, kill better, penetrate straighter. Someone mentioned the terminal ballistics study and that is surely a must read for everyone interested in bullet choice for hunting. [/QUOTE]
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