Barnes 300g Expander

[ronlaughlin]

treepotatoe provided these Barnes 300g MZ bullets hoping for a capture.

The distance between the rifle, and the 'trap' is 25 yard. The powder charge is 50 grain Blackhorn. The 'trap' is carpet sample glued to 3/8" plywood, 6 water jugs, and a phonebook.











The first attempt to catch the bullet was a failure. The bullet veered up, and sideways in the jugs, and exited never to be found.

The second bullet was captured by the fourth jug. The top of the first jug was severed at the neck. The second jug was destroyed. The third jug was holed through. The fourth jug was holed though, but still held the bullet. The fourth, and fifth jugs were undamaged.

 

[Cattledog]

Great information! Thanks!

 

[52Bore]

It has the Key ingredient at this speed (=distance): Big HP

 

[ronlaughlin]

................and...no tip to impede expansion..

 

[BuckDoeHunter]

Did the bullet tumble? I'm curious as to why some of the petals are bent the wrong way.

 

[treepotato]

Thanks, Ron, you got out there much quicker than I expected. Hopefully that sunshine brought some warmer temps.

Looks like pretty decent performance, destroying the first jugs then continuing to plow through. Being a fan of exit holes for tracking I like what I see. Wonder if the turning of the bullet track us due to early opening on the first barrier at a slight angle, causing uneven peeling of the HP petals. Looks effective regardless.

Really appreciate the time, effort, and consistency you put into these tests. Thanks for helping so many of us out.

 

[jerseyjimk]

Hows the weight, did it lose any.Cant tell if any of the petals broke off, thanks for you time and effort, Jim

 

[ronlaughlin]

Right now the bullet weighs 299.2 grain. Didn't weigh it before shoot. No petals are busted off.

 

[ronlaughlin]

Did the bullet tumble?...........

My opinion is the bullet did not tumble. The holes in all four jugs are centered, and seem to be in a straight line. The holes made in paper prior, to verify aim, look to be nice and round.

 

[ronlaughlin]

Gary,

This appears to be a very fine bullet. It seems this bullet can be used in a full power hunting load, or in a reduced low recoil load. Penetrates better than the lighter MZ bullet. Me, i could use it with full confidence.

 

[treepotato]

Gary,

This appears to be a very fine bullet. It seems this bullet can be used in a full power hunting load, or in a reduced low recoil load. Penetrates better than the lighter MZ bullet. Me, i could use it with full confidence.

Thanks, Ron. You've made picking this fall's bullet choice a lot easier. Hopefully the son and I will get to see firsthand how they perform on deer. - Gary

 

[LarryBud]

Thanks Ron,

It helps me feel good about the the 300 Grain Thor for elk. I would expect similar results.

 

[Dougs136Schwartz]

Thank you Ron. I always enjoy your test. You spend a lot of time doing this for everyone.