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Old 11-21-2012, 06:22 AM
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rodwha
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I bought some of Kaido's 240 grn variants. I wasn't too sure about RB for hunting with looking at the numbers, especially not for hogs. Our deer are quite small here (75-125 lbs), and I think it would do them in, but I wouldn't be very confident using it on a large hog, especially were I needing it to track a wounded one down.

In loading the Kaido bullets using Triple 7 he states that he's using a reduced load because Triple 7 does not like compression. On Hogdgon's site it sets otherwise. It specifically states percussion arms need a firm compression. I'm guessing his numbers could be even higher.

I've touched off a few of those 240 grn bullets in front of 35 grns of 3F Triple 7 and it certainly has a kick! Kaido had told me to try 40 grns, but when I did I couldn't get it to seat all the way and had to shave off the nose of the bullet.
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