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07 November 2009, 00:58
chr
-Game penetration of .510 cal., weight 650 grains..
-Hallo you all!

-With great interest I read about the amazing penetration ability of HEAVY, large-meplat, cast bullet of "low" velocity..

Tell me please, what can we expect of penetration in large game with this:

.510 cal., weight 650 grains, meplat .460", hard-cast lead, and 1000 fps. at the muzzle ?!

Chr.
07 November 2009, 01:44
ruger270
I don't have any direct experience with the aforementioned bullet, but this link will allow you to do some comparisons and make your own conclusisons.

Relative Penetration Calculator - Beartoothbullets.com

There are some other great calculators under the "Ballistician's Corner" and some great articles in "Tech Notes".

Here is an article that you may find useful:

Handgun Hunting Loads - A Critical View
07 November 2009, 16:33
chr
Hallo ruger270.

MANY thanks for your answer!!

Chr. in Norway.-
07 November 2009, 17:40
ruger270
You are very welcome. You have found a great forum with many people who are very knowledgeable about handgun hunting, much more so than myself.