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Old 12-06-2005, 08:21 AM
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eldeguello
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Default RE: TC Maxi hunter or Maxi ball

I have gotten much better accuracy with the Maxi Ball than with Maxi-Hunters! I don't have a clue why, because the Hunter is shorter, and I'm shooting them in slow-twist barrels which should do better with a shorter bullet. I get great accuracy with the Lee R.E.A.L.s, which are shorter but on the light side.

It seems to me that the Maxi-Hunter is designed to expand on impact, and does, whereas the Maxi-Ball is a poor expander, but has much deeper penetration and will smash through heavy bone, etc., that will stop the Hunter. The Maxi ball would be my choice for elk, moose, etc., but since it shoots so much better in my guns, I'll keep onusing the Maxi-Ball and just aim for the shoulder where there are big bone to smash up!

But really, how much expansion is really necessary for a .50 cal. bullet?? Not much, if any.
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