Quote Originally Posted by jackal1 View Post
As for the faster 40g amo in 223, i can say from first hand experience there is more fox runners than there is with 50g-55g bullets, and i'm even talking about correct shot placement for heart/lungs.



I don't know why you would have that experience Dave because it certainly wasn't mine with the federal premiums.
I tried a box of Hornady 40g v-max, and a box of Federal 40g BT v-shok, both accurate but there was a more noticeable amount of fox runners, the impact noise was also reduced.
I'm not suggesting that 39/40g bullets in 204r is like this because i don't know.
At the end of the day you have to use what you have confidence in, for me its 50g-55g v-max type bullets.

Isn't there a minimum of 50g bullets in certain calibers for deer, there must be some reason for this.

Dave (warbucks)