AJC1
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So now that I've done the testing I have the data. So for deer and hog, would you choose a 180xtp at 1484fps or a 158 at 1750. It's a speed energy thing vs a sectional density thing and I asked before but had no hard data....
This is a close quarters thing, iron sights no optic. It may get a red dot but we're not talking outside 100.....one thing to consider is range. most info is based on right out of the muzzle, but what transfers the most nrg at 50 or 150 yards? is worth looking into.
I take it you are specifically asking about XTPs. Personally, at those velocities, I would stick with the 158 gr XTP-FP and not the HP bullets, since it is actually designed for those velocities. Also, the 158s will give you better range and less rainbow than the 180s.So now that I've done the testing I have the data. So for deer and hog, would you choose a 180xtp at 1484fps or a 158 at 1750. It's a speed energy thing vs a sectional density thing and I asked before but had no hard data....
They are shot in a 16" carbine. The 158 with #9 and the 180 with lil-gunI assume with those velocity's you're shooting a rifle? A few years ago I would have said stay with either the 180 or the 158 XTP. After reading some of Elmer Keith's books I understand some of the testing he did in slaughter houses on large bulls and how hollow points wouldn't get near the penetration that the Keith bullets are famous for. I am definitely in the two holes are better than 1 camp. If you are so inclined try some old school Keith bullets. I am also curious what load you have cooked up for those velocities?
So energy is more important than SD at low velosity???one thing to consider is range. most info is based on right out of the muzzle, but what transfers the most nrg at 50 or 150 yards? is worth looking into.
With a .357 in a revolver length barrel, you won't be getting a hundred. You'd be lucky to get enough energy to ethically take deer size game at a hundred yards with a carbine length barrel.This is a close quarters thing, iron sights no optic. It may get a red dot but we're not talking outside 100.....