The New Huntmastersbbs!: 204 45 gr

This is topic 204 45 gr in forum Firearms forum at The New Huntmastersbbs!.

To visit this topic, use this URL:
https://www.huntmastersbbs.com/cgi-bin/cgi-ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=3;t=000258

Posted by varmit hunter (Member # 37) on 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.

Posted by DAA (Member # 11) on 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]

.

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

Posted by varmit hunter (Member # 37) on 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.

Posted by UTcaller (Member # 8) on 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!]

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 ]

Posted by Purple220 (Member # 173) on 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.

UBB.classic^TM 6.3.0