Originally Posted by Jackson_Handy
Originally Posted by memtb
Barnes lists the minimum expansion velocities, and for safety sake, I add a couple hundred fps to their value! I make certain that my longest shot is within that parameter. That’s not a problem for me……with my cartridge/load, that velocity window is 300 yards beyond my self-imposed 600 yard limit!

Though, even with expansion only to bullet diameter (Barnes claims 1600 fps)…….I still making a minimum hole size of 3/8” @ 1200 yards! 😉 memtb






Do you actually know what an "!" is for?

Barnes and any other mono is the worst choice one could choose.


Like most of your opinions and statements…….incorrect! memtb


You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong." -Bob Hagel

“I’d like to be a good rifleman…..but, I prefer to be a good hunter”! memtb 2024