Bullet selection for new setup?
#21
Thanks for the reply!! As stated above I will be new at this after winning one. So I am just asking around a little to see what is out there and then try and decide from there..
Last edited by Phil from Maine; 09-03-2014 at 03:29 PM.
#22
Spike
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Decatur, Mi
The Barnes & the Bloodlines are top tier performers & will not let you down. Lehigh Defense (makers of the Knight Bloodline bullets) makes a .458/300 subsonic that is a fantastic hunting bullet. It has a terminal window from 800ft/s to over 2000ft/s. It has proven to be a very accurate bullet too.
I should add that I use an orange MMP 458/50 sabot & 110gr of BH209 (by volume)
I should add that I use an orange MMP 458/50 sabot & 110gr of BH209 (by volume)
#23
Giant Nontypical
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There are many good bullets that will work on deer, especially under 100yds.
If you need long range accuracy then the more expensive bullets might be interesting but with a limited range like 100 yds there is no need for the more expensive bullets.
In the lower price group the cheaper ones would be XTP and Gold Dot or as they are now know Deep Curl, it is a fact that the deep curl are bonded which makes them hold to gather better on penetration, they also shoot more accurate in my guns.
Should you decide to take a trip to places where long range accuracy is needed or terminal ballistics for very large game the more expensive bullets like the bonded Shock Wave and the plastic tipped Barns need to be worked up.
If you need long range accuracy then the more expensive bullets might be interesting but with a limited range like 100 yds there is no need for the more expensive bullets.
In the lower price group the cheaper ones would be XTP and Gold Dot or as they are now know Deep Curl, it is a fact that the deep curl are bonded which makes them hold to gather better on penetration, they also shoot more accurate in my guns.
Should you decide to take a trip to places where long range accuracy is needed or terminal ballistics for very large game the more expensive bullets like the bonded Shock Wave and the plastic tipped Barns need to be worked up.



