ks_shooter
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I am wanting a reduced deer-hunting load for my 11 year old. He can handle the recoil of a 20 gauge, but I want the load to be mild enough that he will practice with it.
Here is the recipe that I am considering:
120g Barnes TSX
32g H4895
goal: 2400 fps
The TSX seems to have a good reputation for expanding at low velocities (long range with standard loads). At 100 yards (assuming 2400 at the muzzle) this load should be traveling about 2180 fps and have about 1270 ft-lbs of energy. This load should have about half the recoil of a standard 7mm-08 140g hunting load. I don't expect him to attempt a shot beyond 100 yards.
Does this sound reasonable?
Here is the recipe that I am considering:
120g Barnes TSX
32g H4895
goal: 2400 fps
The TSX seems to have a good reputation for expanding at low velocities (long range with standard loads). At 100 yards (assuming 2400 at the muzzle) this load should be traveling about 2180 fps and have about 1270 ft-lbs of energy. This load should have about half the recoil of a standard 7mm-08 140g hunting load. I don't expect him to attempt a shot beyond 100 yards.
Does this sound reasonable?