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Wildernesshunter · November 27, 2017, 07:26 PM

This has probably been an eternal debate and I think it is worth re-debating on a regular basis with new powders and technology in bullets, etc.... being developed annually.

So here is the question..... Are Heavier Bullets Better?

Maybe the ole aught six is a good place to start the debate, simply because of the wide variety of loads that can be worked up for this steadfast old performer.

110 gr
125gr
150gr
165gr
180gr
200gr
220gr

Powders abound.......

Hunting.....

Deer
Black Bear
Elk
Moose
Grizzly/Brown

As the animal grows in weight and aggression.... is the 220gr a better choice over the 150gr at a much higher velocity?

As I look at the empirical data.... I doubt the assumptions the story the data tells....when a bullet makes impact.

November 27, 2017, 07:26 PM	#1
Wildernesshunter Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2016 Location: Western High Desert Posts: 168	Are Heavier Bullets Better? This has probably been an eternal debate and I think it is worth re-debating on a regular basis with new powders and technology in bullets, etc.... being developed annually. So here is the question..... Are Heavier Bullets Better? Maybe the ole aught six is a good place to start the debate, simply because of the wide variety of loads that can be worked up for this steadfast old performer. 110 gr 125gr 150gr 165gr 180gr 200gr 220gr Powders abound....... Hunting..... Deer Black Bear Elk Moose Grizzly/Brown As the animal grows in weight and aggression.... is the 220gr a better choice over the 150gr at a much higher velocity? As I look at the empirical data.... I doubt the assumptions the story the data tells....when a bullet makes impact. __________________ John