Originally Posted by rost495
Originally Posted by Backroads
Originally Posted by Taco280AI
The Barnes don't shoot fast for me but do shoot well.

MV is 2970 145
2930 150
2960 160

IMR 4350

If you can push a 160gr as fast as a 145gr, why would you ever opt for less bullet?

160 Accubond all day, and twice on sundays.


The 145 mono will out penetrate the 160 ab all day and 3 times on Sundays... and end up with more MV, and a good BC due to shape and length.

I'd never run cup and core when mono is available all other variables given... IE MV, Accuracy etc..

I have no doubt the 145 can be pushed faster than the 160, the fact is that he is not pushing it faster.

At the muzzle velocities listed, 160 all day.