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Socrates · July 8, 2006, 07:06 AM

Sources I have say a .500 JRH, 440 grain bullet, @ 1000 fps, will go end to end, in a 500 pound hog. I was trying to get confirmation. I currently have 440's at 1350 fps in my SA .510 Maximum.
Good defense loads???

S

July 8, 2006, 07:06 AM	#5
Socrates Junior member Join Date: January 5, 2005 Location: East Bay NorCal, People's Republik of Kalifornia Posts: 5,866	Sources I have say a .500 JRH, 440 grain bullet, @ 1000 fps, will go end to end, in a 500 pound hog. I was trying to get confirmation. I currently have 440's at 1350 fps in my SA .510 Maximum. Good defense loads??? S