I was just wondering, with all of the choices out there, which ammo is best to buy if looking for the biggest punch. Looking for something with power and punch at longer ranges. Barnes, sp, fmj, boat tail, etc... Any suggestions? Also, on a side note, anyone know the lightest load available for the 458 win mag in a commercial round? Thanks.
Biggest punch from 243 and 270?
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sounds like you should start to reload. You have many options available to you as a reloader, so you can change the bullet type for the performance you are looking for.
I switch the .243, .270WSM, .300WSM to meet the needs of what I am trying to achieve. If just shooting paper, I shoot a cheaper bullet and use a lighter load. If I want to prepare for hunting, then I work out my hunting load for power, accuracy and consistancy. If I want to have a little competative shooting, then I go for a good bullet ( usually a FMJ match in the .300) and go from there... the oportunities seem endless.
suppose my .243 was my favorite rifle, and I wanted to shoot a deer.. i would use a different bullet ( heavier) than I would for a coyote. I may also want to change the terminal ballistic performance of the bullet ( what it does when it hits the animal), so I may use a sierra Blitz King for ground hogs, where I wouldnt use this bullet on a deer.
Keep in mind though, when you switch your bullet wieght, sight in again before heading out... you might miss your target!
I switch the .243, .270WSM, .300WSM to meet the needs of what I am trying to achieve. If just shooting paper, I shoot a cheaper bullet and use a lighter load. If I want to prepare for hunting, then I work out my hunting load for power, accuracy and consistancy. If I want to have a little competative shooting, then I go for a good bullet ( usually a FMJ match in the .300) and go from there... the oportunities seem endless.
suppose my .243 was my favorite rifle, and I wanted to shoot a deer.. i would use a different bullet ( heavier) than I would for a coyote. I may also want to change the terminal ballistic performance of the bullet ( what it does when it hits the animal), so I may use a sierra Blitz King for ground hogs, where I wouldnt use this bullet on a deer.
Keep in mind though, when you switch your bullet wieght, sight in again before heading out... you might miss your target!
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You could look into the Federal "High Energy" and Hornady "Light Magnum" factory ammo if you don't handload. I've never tried it, but supposedly it's muzzle velocity is 100 - 200 fps faster than regular factory ammo. Both companies load the stuff with good quality bullets, but it's expensive compared to other ammo. The Federal .270 load is a 140 gr. Trophy Bonded Bear Claw bullet.... that would probably hold together on a moose rather nicely.
Handloading would offer you a lot more options at a reduced cost though.
Handloading would offer you a lot more options at a reduced cost though.
