Originally Posted by jeffbird
Originally Posted by TracksWapiti
Originally Posted by bellydeep
Originally Posted by TracksWapiti
Time to work up a ladder test!


Work up a ladder test for a 100 yard elk cartridge?

To meet the CPW min energy reg per previous posts

How do you think that will work in the field?

The game warden looks online at the manufacturer’s data as required by the reg, sees less than 1,000 ft/lbs at 100.

What do you then say to convince a game warden he or she is wrong and to ignore the online data?

Please explain, truly curious.

Easy. I tell him/her that I’m shooting handloads, not factory ammo. They’re welcome to chrono them if they want. It won’t be difficult to get another 100+ FPS with handloads.

The most popular 110gr factory ammo (Hornady Black and Barnes Vor-Tx) meets the requirement anyway, so I don’t expect them to ask.

Last edited by TracksWapiti; 10/18/22.