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Josh Smith · November 2, 2009, 10:44 AM

Hello,

Update:

I just took another one that was on my range near the 75 yard marker. No time for 'scope dial-in; I cranked it to 100yds on the objective and fired, using Kentucky windage. I hit it right behind the ribs.

Instant pile-up. It thrashed for less than five seconds. A LRN at this range and placement would have let it run - I've even nailed squirrels with Remington subsonic HP (no expansion) in the chest and they've required follow-up shots.

At this range it was going about 1040fps, maybe a hair less due to the changed BC.

I still don't believe in hydrostatic shock below 2,000 fps or so, but I'm starting to reconsider other types of shock which I've dismissed in the past.

Josh <><

November 2, 2009, 10:44 AM	#2
Josh Smith member Join Date: November 5, 2000 Location: Wabash IN Posts: 740	Hello, Update: I just took another one that was on my range near the 75 yard marker. No time for 'scope dial-in; I cranked it to 100yds on the objective and fired, using Kentucky windage. I hit it right behind the ribs. Instant pile-up. It thrashed for less than five seconds. A LRN at this range and placement would have let it run - I've even nailed squirrels with Remington subsonic HP (no expansion) in the chest and they've required follow-up shots. At this range it was going about 1040fps, maybe a hair less due to the changed BC. I still don't believe in hydrostatic shock below 2,000 fps or so, but I'm starting to reconsider other types of shock which I've dismissed in the past. Josh <><