HRstretch
Well-Known Member
Or do I. I try to reach the highest velocity, with the most accurate loads for my hunting rifles. I feel the most comfortable/confident, if my loads are at or near 3k fps muzzle velocity with .5 m. o. a. sight in loads . Just seems to Me, I get better terminal performane and wound channels from all my bullet choices running at or above 3k fps.
Most of my loads are not max loads but just at or under pressure signs. Only one is above book , but that' a load for someone else and it' his choice. Seems to me most of my accuracy loads are about 1/2 grn. off max book loads. Some of my accuracy loads aren't near book max and my velocities are no where near reported velocities for those calibers, but accurate for the gun.
Speed kills but has a down side of meat loss. I Usally hunt either small acreage or thick stuff. I prefer massive damage on the systems to keep my prey from reaching a property line or a thick mess of thorns, teeth, or fangs to follow through.
Anyway just a thought?
Most of my loads are not max loads but just at or under pressure signs. Only one is above book , but that' a load for someone else and it' his choice. Seems to me most of my accuracy loads are about 1/2 grn. off max book loads. Some of my accuracy loads aren't near book max and my velocities are no where near reported velocities for those calibers, but accurate for the gun.
Speed kills but has a down side of meat loss. I Usally hunt either small acreage or thick stuff. I prefer massive damage on the systems to keep my prey from reaching a property line or a thick mess of thorns, teeth, or fangs to follow through.
Anyway just a thought?