Gizmo99:
good point - if we're talking about different bullets them i'm FOS.
Interesting about the FS being higher P:
Was looking through Winchester's reloading manual, it gives reduced velocities for the FS bullets compared to other bullets of the same weight. (Due to higher pressures with the harder FS jacket ?). Example for the .308 Win, 180 gr
type mv
SP 2610
FMJBT 2600
FS 2420
To stay on topic, my first hawg hunt will also be this spring. My load/battery will be a factory 180 gr Rem Core-Lokt or Rem Nosler Parts in a 20" barrel Model 7 in .308 Win. I expect most shots to be under 75 yds. (I'm helping out with local feral hog control, most are in the 150-300 lb range, so these aren't big trophy boars.)
I considered taking a big-bore revolver or slug-gun as backup. Decided on the handgun. If I have to crawl in after 'em into heavy brush (gulp !) i'll use a S&W 625, .45 AR with 250 gr hard-cast LFN around 1000 fps. Also, it's comforting to know there's six more chances on my hip should the 7 hang-up at a bad time.
good hunting
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