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by Otony, Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 10:48 (10 days ago) @ AaronB

That was a very reasonable and considered response!

Quite frankly, I am always a trifle amazed at the folks who will wring out loads using a half dozen different bullets, at least at today’s prices. If a particular bullet doesn’t give the expected results, I can see marching onto the next subject, but holy smokes, if you can extract an accurate load it’s time to stop trying. Unless of course it proves to be a non-performer on game, rather than paper.

I just don’t have the wherewithal to experiment all that much, so seeing a “proven standard” is more than likely the direction I will head towards. The difference between boat tail and flat base could possibly make a difference, but I begin to suspect we might be counting dancing angels on pin heads. I HAVE the aforementioned flat base slugs, plus some 150grn boat tail Game Kings, and feel prepared until someone comes along to show me otherwise.

I appreciate the suggestion of the 60grn Noslers, again, that is real world experience. I was leaning towards trying a little bit heavier bullet (and still might) but now I have a baseline to begin with.

For all my interest in my 500 S&W rifle, and my soon to arrive 444 single shot, the reality is that rifles that “kiss” me are more likely to be used than those that shake my fillings free. In truth, my 500 is more likely to see cast bullets and black powder these days, which would make for a hammer of Thor on the coastal deer I’ve mentioned without beating the bejabbers out of me.

Otony