I defer to more knowledgable people
09-01-2008 | 05:24 AM
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RE: I defer to more knowledgable people
ORIGINAL: txhunter58
You also didn't say how far your shot were likely to be. If they were not much over 100 yards, a bigger conical (such as the 460 grain No Excuses bullet) would also be a good choice.
If you compared the nosler to the NE, then you have a real delima.
And as far as comparing energy, I firmly believe that foot lbs don't give muzzleloading bullets their fair share. Here is another way to look at "knockdown": http://www.loadammo.com/Topics/July02.htm
All this is great paper exercising and fun, but you current load with the NP is a great load. At this point I wouldn't mess with a known successful formula.
Good luck!
You also didn't say how far your shot were likely to be. If they were not much over 100 yards, a bigger conical (such as the 460 grain No Excuses bullet) would also be a good choice.
If you compared the nosler to the NE, then you have a real delima.
And as far as comparing energy, I firmly believe that foot lbs don't give muzzleloading bullets their fair share. Here is another way to look at "knockdown": http://www.loadammo.com/Topics/July02.htm
All this is great paper exercising and fun, but you current load with the NP is a great load. At this point I wouldn't mess with a known successful formula.
Good luck!
http://www.garrettcartridges.com/reviews2.asp
and this, which is a comparison of fast pointed bullets (high BC bullets like the Dead Center) vs big large meplate bullet and a lotslower:
http://www.barnesbullets.com/information/product-news/publication-mentions/battlin-bullets/
Chap
09-01-2008 | 10:11 AM
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RE: I defer to more knowledgable people
Interestingly, the Taylor Index for both bullets is smack dab middle of the road for moose (recommend TI 20-40). The 300gr NP comes in at 30.5 and the 340 PRDC at 34.73.
09-01-2008 | 12:47 PM
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RE: I defer to more knowledgable people
Thanks Chap, interesting articles. the debate goes on!
Huntaway. Bottom line is that the Taylor index shows you are in very good shape with the 300 gr. NP. The taylor index will generally give the edge to the bigger bullet, but doesn't take into account the different construction. If you were comparing a 300 and a 340 grain and they were both NP's, then I would give the nod to the bigger bullet.
Huntaway. Bottom line is that the Taylor index shows you are in very good shape with the 300 gr. NP. The taylor index will generally give the edge to the bigger bullet, but doesn't take into account the different construction. If you were comparing a 300 and a 340 grain and they were both NP's, then I would give the nod to the bigger bullet.
09-01-2008 | 03:10 PM
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RE: I defer to more knowledgable people
ORIGINAL: txhunter58A
Thanks Chap, interesting articles. the debate goes on!
Huntaway. Bottom line is that the Taylor index shows you are in very good shape with the 300 gr. NP. The taylor index will generally give the edge to the bigger bullet, but doesn't take into account the different construction. If you were comparing a 300 and a 340 grain and they were both NP's, then I would give the nod to the bigger bullet.
Thanks Chap, interesting articles. the debate goes on!
Huntaway. Bottom line is that the Taylor index shows you are in very good shape with the 300 gr. NP. The taylor index will generally give the edge to the bigger bullet, but doesn't take into account the different construction. If you were comparing a 300 and a 340 grain and they were both NP's, then I would give the nod to the bigger bullet.
Hopefully I will be smiling as well in about a month.
09-01-2008 | 03:20 PM
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RE: I defer to more knowledgable people
With them bullets I would not worry about any index or chart..
all I would worry about is whether or not I see a moose and can get close to it. Then I would shoot the devil and worry about the rest later. I am sure that bullet will get it done.
all I would worry about is whether or not I see a moose and can get close to it. Then I would shoot the devil and worry about the rest later. I am sure that bullet will get it done.
