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briandg · March 22, 2018, 11:39 PM

I don't think I saw a velocity that you intended to use. I think an ordinary pig is going to die when hit by a cast 150 grain bullet at the normal velocity attained by a 30 commie. I'm not sure that the wide open point is a great idea for that particular target, I think that a plain old SWC HP will work just fine. The bullet is designed for rapid opening. That may not work so well at high velocities against those things, but I don't really know. I suspect that you will get full penetration even if it does expand.

Did that dealer have a list of suggested loads and velocities? if so, that is what your answer is.

March 22, 2018, 11:39 PM	#29
briandg Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2010 Posts: 5,468	I don't think I saw a velocity that you intended to use. I think an ordinary pig is going to die when hit by a cast 150 grain bullet at the normal velocity attained by a 30 commie. I'm not sure that the wide open point is a great idea for that particular target, I think that a plain old SWC HP will work just fine. The bullet is designed for rapid opening. That may not work so well at high velocities against those things, but I don't really know. I suspect that you will get full penetration even if it does expand. Did that dealer have a list of suggested loads and velocities? if so, that is what your answer is. __________________ None.