you would not notice until it's all over. 308 or 45.
After eleven shots each, one burns 55 grains of Bullseye at 20 thousand PSI, the other will have burned 495 grains of Varget at sixty thousand+ PSI.
I don’t want to hear either uncork.
But, forced a choice, I’ll take the larger bore at less pressure with a fast powder.
The risk of overpenetration in this thread is vastly overblown, especially if using defense specific ammo.
No, I think they’re right on the money.
No one said “Don’t use it.”, we said be careful with it. Yes, it does penetrate more
relative to the other calibers suggested upthread.
Hornady’s load works the same for a .223 caliber bullet, which would penetrate less than a larger bullet of the same construction. Note they compare its penetration to a non-expanding, heavy, match style bullet.
The V-Maxs can handle a full load from a 30-06. They are not the most fragile of varmint style bullets.
They are still VERY impressive. Nearly perfect for the Blackout, but losing its subsonic properties.
For Hornady 30caliber bullet construction, I can’t wait to try the new 190 grain flat tipped. An expanding subsonic bullet for the Blackout aught to be an excellent Varmint bullet for the 30-06, or reduced recoil deer loads. But, I digress.
Both of my choices for HD at the moment are the
most penetrating.
A 200grain Blackout and a 200grain 45Auto plated SWC.
I chose them because they are quiet, and will end to end a deer. My shots will be down the stairs and away from the house into the ground.
When I move to the Millpond I will need to rethink, as it has one floor and neighbors.
Penetration can’t be overstated. Enough is absolutely necessary. Too much can be mitigated and should be considered as well.
We own every bullet.
