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<blockquote data-quote="lancetkenyon" data-source="post: 2303777" data-attributes="member: 68875"><p>I used to be a "light and screaming fast" guy. And never had an issue. But, they lose velocity a lot faster than a heavier driven at moderate speeds. </p><p></p><p>Not talking a 230 from a .308 Win, but like a 180 from a .280AI speed. Or a 156 from a 6.5SS. Give me a heavy for caliber @ 2900-3000+ over a light for caliber @ 3300 IF, and only IF, you will be using the load at 800+. If you limit shots to >700-800, then as long as you maintain minimum recommended impact velocities and your own criteria for KE, then the lighter bullets should do fine.</p><p></p><p>If using cup/core bullets, the other benefit to a heavier bullet that sheds mass is the added shrapnel an extra 40gr of bullet weight adds to destroy vitals.</p><p></p><p>Speed kills. But so does a freight train.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lancetkenyon, post: 2303777, member: 68875"] I used to be a "light and screaming fast" guy. And never had an issue. But, they lose velocity a lot faster than a heavier driven at moderate speeds. Not talking a 230 from a .308 Win, but like a 180 from a .280AI speed. Or a 156 from a 6.5SS. Give me a heavy for caliber @ 2900-3000+ over a light for caliber @ 3300 IF, and only IF, you will be using the load at 800+. If you limit shots to >700-800, then as long as you maintain minimum recommended impact velocities and your own criteria for KE, then the lighter bullets should do fine. If using cup/core bullets, the other benefit to a heavier bullet that sheds mass is the added shrapnel an extra 40gr of bullet weight adds to destroy vitals. Speed kills. But so does a freight train. [/QUOTE]
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