Richard.Howe
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Hello again, I'm back with another reloading question to which I can't seem to find an answer on these boards. My question relates to my .300 Win Mag, but it could just as easily apply to other ballpark calibers.
For the purpose of taking Southern Whitetail deer, what is the minimum relationship between bullet mass and velocity? What I'm looking for is either a chart or description that correlates the least velocity required to take this game for a particular weight bullet.
For example, "you should use these speeds (or higher) for the following projectiles:
110 gr. --> 3200 fps
150 gr. --> 2900 fps"
etc...
Asked another way, what is the *lower limit* of velocity for a range of bullet weights? This is in the realm of a manufacturer-specific question (i.e. a Gameking may need less speed to function than an XBT), but surely there is a consensus out there among users...
Also, what is the minimum bullet weight you would use to safely take whitetail?
Thanks again,
Rich H.
For the purpose of taking Southern Whitetail deer, what is the minimum relationship between bullet mass and velocity? What I'm looking for is either a chart or description that correlates the least velocity required to take this game for a particular weight bullet.
For example, "you should use these speeds (or higher) for the following projectiles:
110 gr. --> 3200 fps
150 gr. --> 2900 fps"
etc...
Asked another way, what is the *lower limit* of velocity for a range of bullet weights? This is in the realm of a manufacturer-specific question (i.e. a Gameking may need less speed to function than an XBT), but surely there is a consensus out there among users...
Also, what is the minimum bullet weight you would use to safely take whitetail?
Thanks again,
Rich H.