Shockwave 200's

fenrick · 11-19-2008, 09:19 AM

Hey guys,

Finally got to the range and tried out my CVA Wolf. Turns out, it loves the Shockwaves. With open sights, I was able to get 3 shots withing 1" at 50 yards. Couldn't be happier. Was pushing it with 80 grains of T7 loose powder.

Here is the thing, first of all, I think I already know the answer, but is 200g. enough for whitetails? I'm sure it is, just want some imput.

Secondly, The shockwaves I got were in a starter pack and they didn't say what grain they were. Any way to figure it out just by looks, or do I actually have to get a scale out?

cayugad · 11-19-2008, 09:34 AM

200 grain Shockwaves kill a lot of deer. If the sabot is blue the shockwave is a .40 caliber 200 grain. If the sabot is black, the shockwave is a .452 .45 caliber 250 or 300 grain shockwave. All of them will do the deed on a White tail deer.

fenrick · 11-19-2008, 09:38 AM

OK, so my sabot is black, so I'm either shooting a 250 or 300. Anyway to differentiate just by looks between the two, or now is it the time to get out the scale.

Either way, the Wolf with that load is a flat out shooter. I think I'm gonna use that for the 9 day regualar gun/deer season here.

dmurphy317 · 11-19-2008, 09:39 AM

The 200's are more than enough for whitetails. If you are not sure about the weight, measure the length and diameter and post it and someone will be able to verify it. The 200's will be .400 diameter, the 250 and 300 will be .452 diameter. There should be close to 1/16" difference in the diameter. I don't know the lengths of each off the top of my head but I'm sure someone can check that for you.

cayugad · 11-19-2008, 09:56 AM

If you had one of each in your hand you could tell the difference. On the carton they came with, there is normally a label that will tell you what they are. If they came with a package deal they are normally 250 grain as that is the most common out there.

Also look at the color of their plastic nose. Yellow is the standard Shockwave and blue is the bonded. If they are red then it is a SST made by Hornady. Same bullet, just a different sabot.

fenrick · 11-19-2008, 10:04 AM

Yeah, it came as a package deal, so there was no sticker saying what grain they were. Pretty poor design on the package deal I guess.

Thanks for the imput!

spaniel · 11-19-2008, 12:45 PM

200gr have a yellow nose. I've shot an average of 5 deer a year for the past 5-6 years, all but a handful with the 200gr SW. I've used them pretty much since whenever they came out in fact. Nothing but good to say about them. I have used them as close as 20 yds and as far as...well...farther than I should recommend most people shoot.