GT 305 grain 44 caliber HP

[ronlaughlin]

snapbang sent these bullet, and requested an attempt be made to catch one.

Twenty five yard between bottles, and rifle. Powder charge of 80 grain Blackhorn.

The bullet destroyed the front bottle, blew up the second bottle, left parts in the third, and fourth bottle; was caught by the fifth bottle.

Bullet weighs 179 grain.

 

[GM54-120]

That is what i thought would happen when the load was increased. Still really good penetration but much more weight loss.

 

[snapbang]

If I cant kill a deer with that then its time to quit hunting.

 

[michiganmuzzy]

At 179 grns left, its still as heavy as the 180s i shot from my 30-30.

 

[ronlaughlin]

Hey Bob, it came to my attention the PR 450 conical is no longer available for purchase.

No use for me to shoot it.

 

[dbowling]

sort of acted like a lead Lehigh bullet.

 

[snapbang]

Im sitting here digesting the information. First really nice test Ron. Really nice. Very Informative. The bullet finally settled in the 5th jug. Tremendous penetration. So I will have a leaky deer. I like that. Before that it imparted enough energy into the jugs to peel some of the lead off. Tremendous hydrostatic shock. Reasons why our deer are dropping so fast. They are dead on their feet. I know my gun was shooting good groups at 70,80,90, and 100g (V). Think Ill go back to 80g. Save my arm and powder. Thanks again Ron.

 

[snapbang]

Agreed Ron. I didnt know that and am sorry I could have wasted your time. I do have about 250 of them if some of my fellow loaders would like to have some. Ill share. I laugh, They are so heavy if someone would just wind up and throw one at you I think they could draw blood.

 

[ronlaughlin]

sort of acted like a lead Lehigh bullet.

Yeah, kinda like Rick' WHEEL WEIGHT HOME CAST. Petals on Rick' bullet are larger. The 305 bullet did penetrate further...........

 

[GM54-120]

They are so heavy if someone would just wind up and throw one at you I think they could draw blood.

Well, that is the entire point of using a conical. Lob that baby around 1300fps. Works just fine with soft lead.