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ATHiker07
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380 grain in .375, penetration vs. .458 / 500 gr.
22/12/04 12:04 PM

I've been thinking...given the higher sectional density of a 380 grain .375 as compared to a 500 grain .458, wouldn't the .375 penetrate better with a similar muzzle velocity?
I think the advantage in sectional density is 13% in favor of the .375, while the .458 has a 32% advantage in weight. I understand that the increased weight would equate to more momentum but wouldn't that be offset by the relatively smaller frontal profile and resulting decreased resistance of the .375?
Just a thought.

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380 grain in .375, penetration vs. .458 / 500 gr.	ATHiker07	22/12/04 12:04 PM
Re: 380 grain in .375, penetration vs. .458 / 500 gr.	mikeh416Rigby	22/12/04 01:26 PM
Re: 380 grain in .375, penetration vs. .458 / 500 gr.	bonanza	23/12/04 01:07 AM
Re: 380 grain in .375, penetration vs. .458 / 500 gr.	ATHiker07	23/12/04 08:55 AM
Re: 380 grain in .375, penetration vs. .458 / 500 gr.	Will	23/12/04 09:53 AM
Re: 380 grain in .375, penetration vs. .458 / 500 gr.	atkinson6	25/12/04 08:54 AM

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