Question on bullet weight for hunting

[Fotis]

270 Win with shots generally ranging between 150 and 450 yards.

130's start out about 3,200 fps and 140's start out about 3,100 fps.

thanks

I would really like to know what loads are giving you these speeds. Unless you're running a 28" barrel.

 

[LDHunter]

Shoulda, woulda, coulda.... Why are you asking other people that haven't done any actual ballistic testing, or shot enough game with them so their experiences aren't merely anecdotal, for their opinions?

Call Nosler! They're very approachable and ask for one of the bullet technicians and ask them what the differences, other than the weight, are between those bullets. Then you'll actually know. Those guys LOVE to talk to hunters and will give you an ear full and some excellent recommendations.

Different bullets are designed differently and guessing won't get you much. For instance the 120gr 7mm Ballistic Tip is a lot tougher bullet than the 140gr Ballistic Tip. Sitting at a keyboard and guessing if it is or not won't teach you anything of value. They're sometimes designed for totally different applications.

Once again.... Call Nosler and let us know what they've said.

Bob

 

[Fotis]

Actually the 120 is a micrograph in toughness and design of the 140 BT's in 7mm.

 

[snox801]

270 Win with shots generally ranging between 150 and 450 yards.

130's start out about 3,200 fps and 140's start out about 3,100 fps.

thanks

At that distance speed is king lighter would be my preferred bullet. 130

 

[WildRose]

Loading Accubonds, is a 130 gr or 140 gr more effective for standard range Whitetails?

I used to load 130's and very often the deer just dropped where they were hit. since going to 140's for the BC, the deer seem to be running much further before dropping.

is there anything to this, or just the result of differing shot placement, coincidence etc?

thanks for the input!

Another resurrection thread?

 

[snox801]

Dang I fell victim again. That darn similar thread section.
Good catch

 

[snox801]

Hope they figured it out by now. Lol