The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - 300gr and 240gr. Where are the advantages?

jmortimer · October 7, 2012, 08:29 AM

My brain can't translate your eruro ballistics but generally the 300 grain bullet has better sectional density and should penetrate much better and may increase range. Having said that, either one is going to be powerful at SAAMI spec and dead is dead if your hunting. Bullet construction is going to make a difference as well. Are you just plinking/target shooting or are you hunting?

October 7, 2012, 08:29 AM	#2
jmortimer Junior member Join Date: January 24, 2010 Location: South West Riverside County California Posts: 2,763	My brain can't translate your eruro ballistics but generally the 300 grain bullet has better sectional density and should penetrate much better and may increase range. Having said that, either one is going to be powerful at SAAMI spec and dead is dead if your hunting. Bullet construction is going to make a difference as well. Are you just plinking/target shooting or are you hunting?