But if he doesn't actually test that load at that distance how does he know it will work? Just becuase we tell him it will? My gun shot great with xtp's at 100 yards. At 130 it was ok, at 150 they were all over the place. I don't think I would be taking an off hand shot while walking back to my vehicle at that range with a load I didn't actually try at that distance.

And besides, I said it was a personal preference. If I where going to shoot at longer distances, which I do, I would want a heavier bullet than 250 grns any way because it will carry more energy down range. Plus from what I have seen they fly better as well. And the ballistics don't really change that much.

Again, just a personal preference. I wasn't telling him he should do anything, just giving him my personal opinion. He said he wanted to keep it simple, simple would be going with a big bullet and keeping your shot's within a comfortable range for easier recovery. I know lots of people that started with lighter bullets like 240-260 grns and eventually went with 300-350 grns because they found they worked better.

Paul