Opinions on Brass and copper and bullet performance.

[Grouse45]

http://forums.accuratereloading.com/...2861098911/p/6

[lemoyne]

Tried most everything on the market, I like the brass best as an all around big game bullet. It damages more over a longer length of penetration but still has the explosive shock force when it opens, this causes it to handle the long angle shots and the very big game better. I just wish I could shoot more as lately health has been a major problem. Lee

[Grouse45]

Originally Posted by lemoyne

Tried most everything on the market, I like the brass best as an all around big game bullet. It damages more over a longer length of penetration but still has the explosive shock force when it opens, this causes it to handle the long angle shots and the very big game better. I just wish I could shoot more as lately health has been a major problem. Lee

Hope you feel better Lee.

[lemoyne]

Hospital for operation next tuesday maybe it will help.

[Gm54-120]

IMO copper bullets retain the petals better but those lost brass petals also create a massive impact shock and multiple wound channels.

IMO for most hunting on non dangerous NA game either is nearly overkill except on the largest game.

My tests with Lehigh .400-185gr-.458-277gr DOA bullets showed massive would channels even though the petals came off and penetration was outstanding.

They cost a tiny bit less than some Barnes depending on weight and caliber.

My personal favorite in my 54 is the Barnes 50cal 275gr Expander MZ. In the 50 i like the good old Barnes .458 Original 300gr Semi Spitzer although they are grossly over priced for a copper and lead bullet.

Next would be the Lehigh .452 250gr DOA. These are plain nasty and penetration is insane. The Lehigh .458 277gr is a nasty lil bugger too.

So IMO brass is better for high end fps/penetration and the Barnes coppers are better at slower velocities just because they are a bit more accurate at lower fps and retain their petals better.

Those nasty sharp copper petals are like food processor blades spinning many thousands of rpms into a hunk of flesh. The trauma on impact is excellent and the damage just gets worse after impact but with a bit less penetration depending on the game and angle of the shot.

Their is no best IMO until you figure in all the game and hunting situation/area and if you are in an area with game that may hunt you instead.

Scott

[SWThomas]

Hey Tom! Where ya been man? How'd your deer season go? Get any Spring Gobblers?

[Grouse45]

Originally Posted by SWThomas

Hey Tom! Where ya been man? How'd your deer season go? Get any Spring Gobblers?

Heading to Ohio today to try and get a spring gobbler. Hope all is well with you.

[SWThomas]

Originally Posted by Grouse45

Heading to Ohio today to try and get a spring gobbler. Hope all is well with you.

Cool man! Let us know how that goes.

[Grouse45]

Originally Posted by SWThomas

Cool man! Let us know how that goes.

I called this bird in for a friend.

10 1/8 Beard

1 1/8 Spurs

23 LBS



Here's a pic when it was still alive.