Powder and Temperature sensitivity for hunting big game, What's more important? Poll

Powder and Temperature sensitivity for hunting big game, What's more important?

  • Ballistic program compensates for temp sensitivity, need more speed/energy for down range yds/kills

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • I don't use Ballistic programs, so I use stable powders

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • I use a stable powder and I'll give up an extra 150yds of speed/energy range to do so

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • I hunt inside 500yds so temp sensitivity is a non issue

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • I test all my loads for temp/speed, I've got my dope. I take the extra speed/energy

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • I test all my loads for temp/speed, I've got my dope. I take the stable powder

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Total voters
    0
  • Poll closed .

coop2564

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For most hunting purposes do you care if you have a 40fps stable swing vs a 100fps sensitive swing if you can get 150-200 fps more from sensitive powder and gun groups equally well?
 
Run the ballistics at the max range you'll be hunting on the size game you'll be hunting and see if the vertical POI created by a 100fps difference in MV, added to the ES of your load will cause a poor hit on the animal. Then decide.
 
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