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Old 08-05-2007, 05:42 AM
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gleason.chapman
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Default RE: .50 cal powerbelt steeltip elephant+buffalo

ORIGINAL: frontier gander

but powerbelts explode upon impact!
Some PB explode on impact when pushed to fast or when hitting bone. This was the Dangerous Game PB, which is really a CAST Bullet with a Lead core backing it up, not the kind fordeer and elk hunting.They are an excellent bullet for a bow type shot I.E. broadside shot, standing still, will little risk of hitting shoulder blade, 3 pellets in a PB is a no no since that is pushing them beyond their design limits, which is approximately 1400 feet per second for reliable expansionwith no fragmentation.

I know you know these things FG, and I know you know how to usethem right. This is for all the Fawns who are joining the Forum and trying to figure out the best bullet/load for their rifle. I have no problem with a PB if used properly, justas I have no problem with a bow if used properly. I personally would not use them myself, but I don't have a problem with others using them. Chap

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