Lots of threads popping up asking about bullet selection. So I thought I would generalize the discussion.
What will or has affected your final choice of bullet type and manufacture when reloading?
Other than anecdotal evidence, unless you have shot lots of big game animals, or seen lots of animals shot, recovered lots of bullets and analyzed the damage, who really knows what works? Is a 'one of' experience just that?
Manufactures claims are questionable and confusing. How does paying more for a bullet ensure that you will receive better performance? Why would a manufacture make so many bullets in the 180 grain range for example? (Hornady has 5 .308 180's) Why is it that the 15 grain increment, 150, 165, 180, appears so critical?
Or should I just go buy a box of 180 grain Winchester PP's for $16.94 and shoot another moose and deer this year?
What will or has affected your final choice of bullet type and manufacture when reloading?
Other than anecdotal evidence, unless you have shot lots of big game animals, or seen lots of animals shot, recovered lots of bullets and analyzed the damage, who really knows what works? Is a 'one of' experience just that?
Manufactures claims are questionable and confusing. How does paying more for a bullet ensure that you will receive better performance? Why would a manufacture make so many bullets in the 180 grain range for example? (Hornady has 5 .308 180's) Why is it that the 15 grain increment, 150, 165, 180, appears so critical?
Or should I just go buy a box of 180 grain Winchester PP's for $16.94 and shoot another moose and deer this year?