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Nathan Foster

Hi guys, this is your turn to be the expert.

Browning have released new factory ammo for their rifles along with the usual talk it up blurb.

The new bullets are "designed specifically for White Tail deer". Promoted in such a way as to say other bullets are too tough for lean deer and basically pushing the idea that we have gone down the wrong track (core bonding / solid copper etc). There is some merit to this, but there are also limitations and I have no doubt these bullets will be used on other animals.

There will be a full range of ammo but for now, have a think about the 155gr .30 cal bullet. This will be loaded in .308 through to the magnums.

What I want you to do is look at the bullet (on their site) and take note of the width of the HP behind the polymer tip. I want you to assume that the jacket material is the same as a basic Interlock / Core Lokt and other bullets. Jacket material does not vary a great deal among these. The bullet has a flat base but the large polymer tip will help keep BC's up a bit.

Now use the knowledge you have gained on this site and from the books and your own field data and tell me what to expect from this bullet.

How will it perform at close ranges on light deer (impact 2900fps)?

How will it perform if somebody uses it on wild boar or like weight bear at close ranges?

Would you use this for woods or open country?

What do you suspect is the safe impact velocity cut off point for wide wounding without field testing?

What other pre-existing bullets do you know of that have similar features (and perhaps similar limitations) in .30 caliber? Note; there are at least three and one was immensely popular as a factory load for a long time.


http://browningammo.com/ammo-detail.html?ammo=Rifle&category=Hunting&sub-category=Deer