Originally Posted by
BlueDog
This is one of my favorite subjects. You didn't state what your goals are (strictly punching paper I assume). Replying generally and from a hunting (or rather killing) standpoint, I prefer speed, and lots of it. Some dismiss hydrostatic shock as hokum but I am a firm believer in it as I have witnessed it time and time again. I believed the crowd that shunned the practice usually used the "bullet blowing up" and lack of penetration as a talking point. AND they would be right if I was talking about a 40 grain varmint bullet out of a 220 Swift. I am referring to a controlled expansion bullet driven as fast as possible. Back when Barnes made them, I loaded 110gr for my 300 WinMag, and 100gr for my brother's 7mmMag. No tracking involved. I also have shot foru Whitetails with my 458 WinMag with 510gr bullets. No noticed reaction, or tissue damage when found. It got the job done of course, but I want quick painless kills.
I hope I didn't completely sidetrack your question, but speed, always.
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