ORIGINAL: Sharp Shooter
What Buffalo Conical do you think would be better: The 435gr Round Nose Hollow Base, or the 460gr Round Nose Flat base? Cheaper Than Dirt has the 435gr for around 8 dollars and some odd cents. The do not have the 460gr and more so if you know of any cheap places with the 460gr let me know. I have a 1-48" twist Renegade. This conical would be used for elk. I know the 435gr would do the trick but the 460gr might give me some more penetration and momentum. I know both of these conicals will do really good on elk. I might just go with the 435gr since it is cheap and should do good. What do you all think? I would like to try the 460gr if I could find it for around 10 dollars.
I think the only difference is the weight and base, the weight which is missing in the 435 being in the hollow base. For 50 cal. the Buffaloes seem smaller diameter than the GP's. Similarly, the difference between the 410 flat base and the 385 hollow base, is only the base. Which is better is a tough call though like you I thought the 410's would help alot over a lighter (385 grain) bullet.
Right now, I find myself suspecting the flat-based 410 won't work out for accuracy, because I suspect the GP's will "out-shoot" the Buffaloes(in my rifle) between 50 and 100 yards. Only testing at the range will tell me and I have more to do. I will be purchasing some more bullets from cheaperthandirt.com myself very soon.
I like the buffaloes for loading in my Sidekick.Very nice starting and easy loading. I would go ahead and get the hollowbased one's and try them whileI waslooking for the 460's. If you don't find the 460's, you are already "red eye" for hunting season if the 435s print well. And I think the 435's will putyour elk
right down.
Happy Hunting, Phil