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butta9999 · December 27, 2008, 04:33 AM

55gr is the heaviest bullet in my load data

win296 starting load 8gr for 2100fps. Max load 10.3 for 2527fps.
IMR4227 starting load 9.1gr for 2130fps. Max load 10.8gr for 2424fps.

They are the two powders that show best fps in my book. Approach max loads with caution.

My uncle has a hornet and has attempted to take pigs and goats with it. Success has not been great due to lack of penetration. Neck shots have worked but dont always present themselves. Last thing you want is for your daughter to shoot and wound a deer and not be found.

I hope this data helps and the shot taken is a well presented one. Happy hunting

December 27, 2008, 04:33 AM	#5
butta9999 Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2008 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Posts: 692	55gr is the heaviest bullet in my load data win296 starting load 8gr for 2100fps. Max load 10.3 for 2527fps. IMR4227 starting load 9.1gr for 2130fps. Max load 10.8gr for 2424fps. They are the two powders that show best fps in my book. Approach max loads with caution. My uncle has a hornet and has attempted to take pigs and goats with it. Success has not been great due to lack of penetration. Neck shots have worked but dont always present themselves. Last thing you want is for your daughter to shoot and wound a deer and not be found. I hope this data helps and the shot taken is a well presented one. Happy hunting __________________ Knowledge is Power!