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Message started by S.B. on Jun 27th, 2015 at 9:17pm

Title: Re: 30/40 Krag reloading?
Post by psteinmayer on Jan 5th, 2016 at 10:45pm

Luke wrote on Jan 5th, 2016 at 8:10pm:
In using any 220 gr. Round Nose, does anyone have feedback on bullet expansion in game hunting ?
I've read elsewhere that most 220 gr. need 30-06 vel. to expand well on game.
Thanks


I whole heartedly disagree.  Hunters have been taking record game with Krags using standard velocities and 220 grain RN bullets for almost a hundred years!  Remember, with a heavy bullet like the 220 gr RN, the bullet has enough mass to penetrate and expand well at lower velocities.  Just think about the damage the 500 grain mini-ball caused at 1200 FPS out of a civil war musket... astonishing!!!  Nope, the 220 grain RN should serve you quite well at standard Krag pressures and velocities!

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