Originally Posted by
sabotloader
Michael396
Mike, i would say the question about the use of Power Belts has never been about their accuracy. It is what they do or do not do when they reach a live target.
IMO, they are or have unreliable terminal ballistics.
The other fact is that there a ton of different bullets out there that a far better, even the bad ones are more reliable than the PB's, and much less expensive.
The biggest selling factor for a PB is the ease of loading.
Just one voice in the woods - others really like them.
Thanks for the response. The ease of loading is what I like about them too. I understand what you are saying about the terminal ballistics, and agree that is a good reason not to shoot them at game animals. My son (7 years old) shoots the 223 grain with a 50 grain charge of pyrodex Select out of his CVA Wolf. He is holding a 6-7 inch group at 80 yards with them (field shooting, not bench) and they seem to stay in tact pretty good at his low velocity. I am going to try the shockwave 200 sabot out of it with a 60-70 grain charge. I just hate the way they load, but I can get over it, if the accuracy and terminal ballistics arey where they need to be.
Thanks,
Michael