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How Much energy is too little?
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<blockquote data-quote="Ronald W Schaefer" data-source="post: 3070467" data-attributes="member: 109378"><p>I like to fall back on optimum game weight formula by Ed Matunas as it appears in the Lyman reloading manual # 47. Taylor index is a pretty good indicator as well. I still use the old 1000 ft. Lbs. for deer sized and 1200 for Elk at the range where those numbers occur. Also, I like to know the manufacturers recommended minimum impact velocity for the bullet to expand. Those numbers work so why overthink it? Also, why argue for lower numbers or seek alternative answers to the tried and true? Most of my rifles get those numbers at 600-800 yards...that works for me--I'd be OK with shooting them at 50 yards.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ronald W Schaefer, post: 3070467, member: 109378"] I like to fall back on optimum game weight formula by Ed Matunas as it appears in the Lyman reloading manual # 47. Taylor index is a pretty good indicator as well. I still use the old 1000 ft. Lbs. for deer sized and 1200 for Elk at the range where those numbers occur. Also, I like to know the manufacturers recommended minimum impact velocity for the bullet to expand. Those numbers work so why overthink it? Also, why argue for lower numbers or seek alternative answers to the tried and true? Most of my rifles get those numbers at 600-800 yards...that works for me--I'd be OK with shooting them at 50 yards. [/QUOTE]
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