Quote Originally Posted by emtrescue6 View Post
FW hit the nail on the head....velocity is critical when concerned with hunting loads...every bullet is different when it comes to performance but most hunting rounds perform best between 2500 and 3000 FPS for expansion purposes. Just make sure to read the manufactures specs for expansion.
Also nailed it. A bullet designed for the likes of a 7mm Mauser will open at lower velocities. Always look at the manufacturers specs, you'll find most give a recommendation of velocity range.