Puma 454 question

[srh 454]

I was wondering if anyone had an idea of how the 454 casull stacks up against a 30-30 as far as velosoty and trajectories in a 20 inch lever action rifle. Thanks guys.

 

[mjyeagle]

the 454 will do anything the 30-30 will do plus

 

[srh 454]

Thanks, I agree but to what distance, does anyone know?

 

[Freedom_fighter_in_IL]

.454 results from one test from Holt Bodison

LOAD VELOCITY GROUP

Winchester Super-X 250 gr. JHP 1,583 fps 1 1/2"
Winchester Supreme 260 gr. 2,275 fps 1 1/2"
Partition Gold
Hornady 300 gr. XTP-Mag. 2,030 fps 1"


30-30 ballistics from Wiko.

110 gr (7.1 g) FP 2,684 ft/s (818 m/s) 1,760 ft·lbf (2,390 J)
130 gr (8.4 g) FP 2,496 ft/s (761 m/s) 1,799 ft·lbf (2,439 J)
150 gr (9.7 g) FN 2,390 ft/s (730 m/s) 1,903 ft·lbf (2,580 J)
160 gr (10 g) cast LFN 1,616 ft/s (493 m/s) 928 ft·lbf (1,258 J)
170 gr (11 g) FP 2,227 ft/s (679 m/s) 1,873 ft·lbf (2,539 J)

 

[mgkdrgn]

The 454 is probably best as a 100-150 yard gun. The 30-30 is a bit faster, so isn't going to have as much drop, and will get you out there a little further.

However, most hunting shots are at under 150 yards. At those distances they are a pretty even match ... with the 454 leaving a much bigger hole!

(yes, I own one )