1stmarine
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I don't think there is anyone against any specific weight just a general concern. I can see someone going heavier for extremely dense brush hunting like some areas in the world. 300 grainers do already well but
a 500gr 45/70 is going to show less deflection when hitting the thickest brush. Now is that enough concern for a decision to simply go bigger? for most possibly not, or perhaps it could be a compounding set of needs.
Have you seen those black magic slugs for very dangerous game and close encounters? I think that is another good reason for grain + hardness but like craig said, even a softer slug sent to meet a white tail is not
going to make a difference. I have taken the deer with the Beowulf and I see the broad wounds but I don't think it is more effective than lets say the 35 gunner specially when I can put more energy and shoot a lot
flatter with the 35 so, less becomes more in the end taking all things into account.
a 500gr 45/70 is going to show less deflection when hitting the thickest brush. Now is that enough concern for a decision to simply go bigger? for most possibly not, or perhaps it could be a compounding set of needs.
Have you seen those black magic slugs for very dangerous game and close encounters? I think that is another good reason for grain + hardness but like craig said, even a softer slug sent to meet a white tail is not
going to make a difference. I have taken the deer with the Beowulf and I see the broad wounds but I don't think it is more effective than lets say the 35 gunner specially when I can put more energy and shoot a lot
flatter with the 35 so, less becomes more in the end taking all things into account.