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
ruger270I 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.comThere 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 View07 November 2009, 16:33
chrHallo ruger270.
MANY thanks for your answer!!
Chr. in Norway.-
07 November 2009, 17:40
ruger270You are very welcome. You have found a great forum with many people who are very knowledgeable about handgun hunting, much more so than myself.