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FYI..
This is my second ( and probably final ) Ballistic Gel Test. My goal was to see how various elk bullet options would perform at the slower speeds likely associated at the POI associated with a longer shot. I used the ballistic table to calculate estimated speeds and found that at a max range was generally 250-300 yards ( I say max range is delivering 1200 FPE for an Elk ). At this yardage, these bullets are moving in the 1200-1300 FPS Range. ( starting at 2050 )
For the Test I used 10% Ballistic Gel ( the industry standard ) Created a 6" x 6" x 23" Block
I used Western Powders Estimated muzzle velocity and the ballistic tables to determine the 60 grains of BH209 at 50 yards would get me 1200-1300 FPS.... and it did.
At 50 yards I was confident enogh to shoot through my Chrony to verify POI speed.
My conclusion is that while I may be able to hit the target long range with High BC pointy bullets, thier ability to expand is greatly compromised. I have no idea where some of these cross the line from functional to no expansion but it must be a consideration if shooting at distance or with reduced charges.
This is my second ( and probably final ) Ballistic Gel Test. My goal was to see how various elk bullet options would perform at the slower speeds likely associated at the POI associated with a longer shot. I used the ballistic table to calculate estimated speeds and found that at a max range was generally 250-300 yards ( I say max range is delivering 1200 FPE for an Elk ). At this yardage, these bullets are moving in the 1200-1300 FPS Range. ( starting at 2050 )
For the Test I used 10% Ballistic Gel ( the industry standard ) Created a 6" x 6" x 23" Block
I used Western Powders Estimated muzzle velocity and the ballistic tables to determine the 60 grains of BH209 at 50 yards would get me 1200-1300 FPS.... and it did.
At 50 yards I was confident enogh to shoot through my Chrony to verify POI speed.
My conclusion is that while I may be able to hit the target long range with High BC pointy bullets, thier ability to expand is greatly compromised. I have no idea where some of these cross the line from functional to no expansion but it must be a consideration if shooting at distance or with reduced charges.
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