jasonprox700
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I've been milling over bullets to use for whitetails in my DPMS AP4 .308. I want something that opens fairly quickly but will still give me a pass through on a broadside shot. If I hit the near shoulder, that's a different story. I don't care how much weight the bullet shed's, I just want broadside pass through shots.
One that came to mind was the 180 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip. I was thinking that even if it opens fast, being 180 grains, it should still have enough energy to keep it driving. My gun only has a 16" barrel, so I was guessing the muzzle velocity will be somewhere around 2250 to 2300 depending on powder. I've used these in my .280, but was pushing 140 grain pills at almost 3,000 fps, and the results were pretty explosive at close range. Needless to say, I discontinued there use in that gun. Thoughs?
Also, Nosler BT or Combined Technology BT? What's the difference?
One that came to mind was the 180 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip. I was thinking that even if it opens fast, being 180 grains, it should still have enough energy to keep it driving. My gun only has a 16" barrel, so I was guessing the muzzle velocity will be somewhere around 2250 to 2300 depending on powder. I've used these in my .280, but was pushing 140 grain pills at almost 3,000 fps, and the results were pretty explosive at close range. Needless to say, I discontinued there use in that gun. Thoughs?
Also, Nosler BT or Combined Technology BT? What's the difference?