Shockwave Ballistics Help

[Hunter06FlKy]

Hey guys, I just bought a new CVA Wolf last week and I went out yesterday to sight it in. I am shooting 200grain T/C Shockwaves over 150 grains of T7 pellets. I was able to get really good groups and consistent accuracy.

So my questions are,1) does anyone have an idea of what kind of velocity and power I am getting out of this? and 2) is this a good bullet/load combination or am I trying to push it too much?

Thanks for your help.

[oldsmellhound]

I would guess that you are getting in the neighborhood of 2,150 - 2,250 fps with that combo out of a Wolf. It's moving a bit fast, but other people have shot that bullet at those speeds with success.

At long range it should do just fine. At close range, I would aim behind the shoulder for a boiler room shot in case it fragments some.

[Hunter06FlKy]

ok, i will be using this combo in western ky so i will be in open country. i would be surprised if i have shots within 50 yards or so.

in that case i should be ok then?

[MountainDevil54]

Sounds good to me.

Good luck on your hunt! Be sure to take some pics if you are able.

[sabotloader]

Hunter06FlKy

Your 150 grains of T7 pellets should be about equal to 120 grains of loose T7.


This is a table I made up several months ago - might help you. From this table you can caculate your ballistics.

[oldsmellhound]

Originally Posted by Hunter06FlKy

ok, i will be using this combo in western ky so i will be in open country. i would be surprised if i have shots within 50 yards or so.

in that case i should be ok then?

Yeah, you should be fine. The 200 Shockwave can be pushed pretty fast and still gets the job done. I'll be out hunting on Thurs & Fri with the same bullet, though only on top of 80 grains T7 loose

[Hunter06FlKy]

ok great. thanks for the advice! hopefully i'll have some good luck with it in Kentucky.

good luck oldsmellhound!