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Okay I took the plunge last season and used strictly cast ammo.I got mixed results.So since the off season I have been doing a lot of research on this site and a few others.As a general rule most agree that metaplat kills.I have read that any metaplat that equals 78% of the bullets diameter should offer good performance on game.One source says LFN and WFN offer almost(not exactly)the same wounding characteristics.
Taking just the above stated, a BTB 300gr LFN has a metaplat of .325 which in 45colt sized .453 is only 72%.So the best I can figure (in 45colt only) to get the maximum "bullet performance" only a WFN,WLN and Kieth style is efficent.I am trying to learn so bare with me.
Some say the WFNs are harder to stabalize and have to be driven near max to get good accuracy.Most say LFNs and Kieths are accurate.I am pretty sure I got this next part,weight plays a big part in penetration,and max loads aren't necessary to acheive optimum performance.
So my question is this what about the other nose designs such as LMN & Truncated.What I am trying to do is find the right round and get to work.Yes I can buy a box of each but I was hoping to learn from those with more knowledge and experience and try to catch the learning curve.
Here are some final thoughts,all my loads will be between 1000-1250max.White-tail,hogs,black bear,and elk will be the game pursued.I would like one load to do it all.My weapons are a blackhawk hunter and a blackhawk w/ a 4 5/8"bl.I have been going back and forth and all around over a 275kieth/280 wfn & lfn/285lmn/300 wfn,lfn,truncated/315kieth/320 lfn/325 wfn,lfn/350 truncated.Any advice or knowledge appreciated,or point me in the direction where I can find it,thanks.
Taking just the above stated, a BTB 300gr LFN has a metaplat of .325 which in 45colt sized .453 is only 72%.So the best I can figure (in 45colt only) to get the maximum "bullet performance" only a WFN,WLN and Kieth style is efficent.I am trying to learn so bare with me.
Some say the WFNs are harder to stabalize and have to be driven near max to get good accuracy.Most say LFNs and Kieths are accurate.I am pretty sure I got this next part,weight plays a big part in penetration,and max loads aren't necessary to acheive optimum performance.
So my question is this what about the other nose designs such as LMN & Truncated.What I am trying to do is find the right round and get to work.Yes I can buy a box of each but I was hoping to learn from those with more knowledge and experience and try to catch the learning curve.
Here are some final thoughts,all my loads will be between 1000-1250max.White-tail,hogs,black bear,and elk will be the game pursued.I would like one load to do it all.My weapons are a blackhawk hunter and a blackhawk w/ a 4 5/8"bl.I have been going back and forth and all around over a 275kieth/280 wfn & lfn/285lmn/300 wfn,lfn,truncated/315kieth/320 lfn/325 wfn,lfn/350 truncated.Any advice or knowledge appreciated,or point me in the direction where I can find it,thanks.