| Ripp |
| (.577 member) |
| 04/07/07 12:27 PM |
Re: muzzle energy--fact or fiction
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To give some idea of the value of muzzle energy as an index of killing ability, consider an old black-powder load for the 45-70 and a modern load for the 22-250. A 405 gr bullet at 1334 fps and a 50 gr bullet at 3797 fps each give 1600 ft. lbs of energy. Which would you prefer for hunting American bison?
These are my opinions, based on my observations. Please enjoy and share your own opinions without taking offense at mine. Take care, Tom
Agree entirely..it is not merely by chance that most of the effective cartridges for Africa are moving between 2100 to 2400 feet per second and throwing 400 to 900 gr bullets...Speed can and does have its place but not when hunting the big boys in Africa..
Ripp