So far, you guys have validated my point that you cannot make the general statement in question without any explanation.
I guess I have always attributed "High Velocity" when talking about cartridges like 22-250, 220 Swift and so on. Or any round that you load that exceeds the normally accepted speeds for that cartridge …. Interesting thought tho…This is the whole point that the High Velocity term is used loosely but can anyone of us actually "define" it?
I have sat here wondering exactly what High Velocity is and I dunno.
@Rick Richard "really really fast" is about as close as I can come as well. Or maybe really really really fast? Its a conundrum for sure.
Thanks @FEENIX , I will probably be laying in bed tonight at 2AM still wondering.
This!High velocity bullet is probably an un precise use of language
By your analogy, a .257 WBY factory ammunition that propels the 100g Hornady Interlock with an MV of 3605 FPS meets your criteria. The high velocity is attributed to the cartridge/powder capacity to propel the bullet; not because a 100g Hornady Interlock is a high-velocity bullet. Instead, the bullet has the properties to withstand those high velocities.To my way of thinking, most hunting bullets perform 2800-1800fps. Outside that, results can be unpredictable.
Long range bullets usually expand the bottom end to 1300-1600fps.
High velocity bullets to me would extend the top end to like 3400 fps or so with minimal bottom end sacrifice.