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What’s the best controlled expansion bullet?
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<blockquote data-quote="cabelasken" data-source="post: 2999405" data-attributes="member: 117774"><p>I have taken game animals with maybe 10 different so called premium bullets and most have performed well under most conditions. And I have field dressed animals where another 10 or so brands and designs were used. But the claims of being the perfect bullet for nearly all conditions don't exist. Some work at 200 yds but don't at 1000 and vice versa. Therefore I limit my shot distance to about 500 yds unless I'm trying to put down a wounded animal, and use calibers that can start the selected bullet with a muzzle velocity with at least 2900 fps, preferable 3100 to 3200. Then I am pretty sure the bullet will arrive at the target with the intended results. All of the premium bullets can do that, some just a little better. I look for the ones that are most accurate with the rifles I have. I do know that with the mono's, a heavier bullet is not needed as they retain their weight and momentum and penetration well. But those shooting beyond 700 yds will benefit from using the long sleek heavy for caliber bullets where aerodynamics plays a huge factor.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cabelasken, post: 2999405, member: 117774"] I have taken game animals with maybe 10 different so called premium bullets and most have performed well under most conditions. And I have field dressed animals where another 10 or so brands and designs were used. But the claims of being the perfect bullet for nearly all conditions don't exist. Some work at 200 yds but don't at 1000 and vice versa. Therefore I limit my shot distance to about 500 yds unless I'm trying to put down a wounded animal, and use calibers that can start the selected bullet with a muzzle velocity with at least 2900 fps, preferable 3100 to 3200. Then I am pretty sure the bullet will arrive at the target with the intended results. All of the premium bullets can do that, some just a little better. I look for the ones that are most accurate with the rifles I have. I do know that with the mono's, a heavier bullet is not needed as they retain their weight and momentum and penetration well. But those shooting beyond 700 yds will benefit from using the long sleek heavy for caliber bullets where aerodynamics plays a huge factor. [/QUOTE]
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