*Kemosabe*
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I prefer a 185 gr. 45 caliber bullet traveling at 1100 fps as my SD round. That velocity, depending on temperature, puts the bullet in the supersonic realm with the attendant sonic boom. The maximum velocity loading for the 230 gr. bullet is approximately 980 fps and will not go supersonic in almost all realistic conditions.
That sonic boom will have a greater felt effect in the confines of a small area like most of the rooms of the usual homes than outdoors.
I’m sure that the house burglar/robber would be more intimidated with a sonic boom than not, but is it worth it for what it can do to you i.e., temporary hearing impairment, etc.
Would you change your HS load to the 230 gr bullet or ???
That sonic boom will have a greater felt effect in the confines of a small area like most of the rooms of the usual homes than outdoors.
I’m sure that the house burglar/robber would be more intimidated with a sonic boom than not, but is it worth it for what it can do to you i.e., temporary hearing impairment, etc.
Would you change your HS load to the 230 gr bullet or ???
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