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<blockquote data-quote="cohunt" data-source="post: 2696198" data-attributes="member: 94491"><p>What is "better"? </p><p>Flatter trajectory? Use a lighter bullet</p><p>More energy? Use a heavier bullet</p><p>More speed? Use a longer barrel or some of the newer powders.</p><p>More energy at subsonic speeds? Use the heaviest bullet your twist will allow.</p><p>You can try a bullet with less engraving pressure/shorter bearing length to increase your speeds too--certain monos and cup/core bullets would fall under this area</p><p></p><p>But every cartridge has its limitations </p><p></p><p></p><p>Ive gotten a178 ahh up to 2950fps from a 21" 30-06.</p><p>I havent had time yet to fool with that bullet in the 308, but I will try it at some point. </p><p></p><p>Just remember that you'll need enough energy for the animal you're hunting AND you'll need enough speed for reliable expansion for the bullet your using.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cohunt, post: 2696198, member: 94491"] What is "better"? Flatter trajectory? Use a lighter bullet More energy? Use a heavier bullet More speed? Use a longer barrel or some of the newer powders. More energy at subsonic speeds? Use the heaviest bullet your twist will allow. You can try a bullet with less engraving pressure/shorter bearing length to increase your speeds too--certain monos and cup/core bullets would fall under this area But every cartridge has its limitations Ive gotten a178 ahh up to 2950fps from a 21" 30-06. I havent had time yet to fool with that bullet in the 308, but I will try it at some point. Just remember that you'll need enough energy for the animal you're hunting AND you'll need enough speed for reliable expansion for the bullet your using. [/QUOTE]
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