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Topic: 204 45 gr
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varmit hunter
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posted August 27, 2006 09:32 AM
Finally got my hands on a box of Hornady 45 gr SP's in 204.
Under miserable shooting conditions got a three shot group that went 7/16" out of my T/C Encore. Mv of 3625 fps with 100 yard energy of 1175 lbs.
Haven't got to insert one into a Coyote yet, but it is high on my list of things to do.
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DAA
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posted August 27, 2006 11:09 AM
That is one of the bullets I'm going to try on coyotes this fall too Ronnie. Only I expect I'll be moving them at at least 4100 fps ![[Smile]](smile.gif) .
Wish somebody would make a plastic tip, a bit lighter, like say 37 or 38 gr., with a fairly tough jacket. Never happen though.
- DAA
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varmit hunter
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posted August 27, 2006 01:12 PM
Could not agree more Dave. Never have liked SP's. These new polymer tips have me spoiled. I just thought that was pretty good accuracy for off the shelf ammo in a T/C.
Would like to be there when you make a 4100 fps connection. I think a lot of physics are going to take place quite rapidly.
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UTcaller
NEVADA NIGHT FIGHTER
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posted August 27, 2006 03:56 PM
I have thought alot about the new 45 grain hornadys,they seem like they could be the real deal as a coyote bullet.But I just can't give up on the 35 bergers.I have shot quite a few coyotes with the 35's and they keep impressing the hell out of me.Out to 300 yards they are great.Any further than that I would probably want my .22-250.But the Trajectory of the 45 grain is very impressive especially at 4100 fps. ![[Eek!]](eek.gif) That's a non issue for me cause I'll never get there.3625 fps is what I'll probably get too,although that is still very good.I'll probably break down and buy me a box of factory ammo and see how they shoot and then decide whether or not to shoot them at coyotes.
[ August 27, 2006, 03:58 PM: Message edited by: UTcaller ]
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Purple220
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posted August 28, 2006 02:48 AM
I've been thinking along the lines of another 204 lately. I probably got rid of mine too quick and should have known some better bullets would be coming out in the .20. It's hard to beat a 55gr V-max coming out of my Swifts at 3850.
Still thinking of a heavy barrel Savage for PD's loaded wide open.
Ronnie, keep us posted on the 45's.
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