Like I mentioned in another thread, I very seriously reconsidering using heavy bullets in my new Savage Hog Hunter.

Because I live in Kalifornia, it is becoming almost mandatory to use copper bullets ... my question.

From everything I have read, when using solid copper bullets you drop the weight of your bullet down to increase velocity ...Is this what you guys have found out ?

Is the 130gr Barnes OK for a big hog (250-300lb range) or would I be better off with the Barnes 150gr ? Not that I'm going to see one that big, but just saying if I do.

Of the pigs I have shot, both were in the 135-150 yard range, and shot them with my Rem 22 inch barreled 30-06 ADL. Was using 165gr Bitter Root Bear Claw, recovered both bullets on far side just under skin, great bullet !

Will the 130gr or 150 give this kind of performance, or better ?

Thank you.

wll