In your opinion, what is the highest velocity, deepest penetrating bullet commonly avaliable? (other than the the .50 bmg, thats not economical!)
Thanks for any help!
2007-11-22 12:32:11 · 14 answers · asked by Mr. hatch 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
In what configuration ? Pistol or rifle ?
Overpenetration never seemed like a good thing to me...
An example of a fast, penetrating pistol round would be
the CZ-52 using the 7.62 X 25.
2007-11-23 05:02:42 · answer #1 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Deep penetration and highest velocity do not necessarily go together. The deepest penetrating (commonly available-I know some are better) is probably a 500 grain solid from a .458 Winchester Magnum. Velocity is around 2100 fps. Highest velocity is around 4000 fps-.204 Ruger, 220 Swift. Penetration is very little. Something in the middle would be like a .338 Winchester Magnum, with moderate penetration, at almost 3000 fps.
2007-11-22 12:44:27 · answer #2 · answered by john r 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
High velocity and deep penetration aren't normally on a line with each other. Which is more important to you, and to what purpose? I'd consider the 160 grain bullets in either 6.5x68 or 264 WinMag (they're ballistically identical) to be a top candidate. I can't think of another bullet with the .328 sectional density of that long, skinny bullet to promote penetration, and as heavy-for-caliber as they are, those cartridges will push them out of the muzzle at 2900 fps.
2007-11-22 13:38:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anything from a .338 up with a fully-jacketed bullet is capable of going completely through a 40" cottonwood tree. Do you need more than that?
Better penetration = less stopping power.
2007-11-22 13:32:13 · answer #4 · answered by Tom 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a 300 rem. ultra mag is the fastest 30 cal. bullet on the market. you can get from 150 gr. up to 220 gr in custom loads long range rifle. the 7mm mag is probably the best all around and most common rifle on the market. look at some ballistic charts and compare...
2007-11-22 14:14:04 · answer #5 · answered by matthew d 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take a look at the .375 H&H Magnum, 300gr FMJ RN made by Hornady. It is listed as a heavy magnum. Can be found in most gun shops.
2007-11-22 14:13:47 · answer #6 · answered by ROBERT N 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What the hell are you trying to kill. You can hunt rabbits with a 375 H&H mag , but I wouldn't recomend it
2007-11-22 12:44:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Whatever caliber use Silver tips.*
2007-11-23 02:29:11 · answer #8 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Spent Uranium rounds.
2007-11-22 12:39:28 · answer #9 · answered by ryankneale 6 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Try a Black Talon cartridge, these are known to pierce bullet proof vests
2007-11-22 13:51:26 · answer #10 · answered by llajayl 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋