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Post by 153 on Dec 18, 2008 13:21:42 GMT -5
I need help with a light load for youth.What would be the minimum speed you would push a .40,200gr,SST for deer.I was thinking somewhere in the 1500fps range.Using BH209 for powder in an Encore.I know this is a smokeless forum but I trust the opinions of many on this forum.
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Post by whyohe on Dec 18, 2008 20:29:11 GMT -5
na you got the right place! my dad started me out with 60 grns of reg BP and300 grn non sabot 50 cal all lead bullet in a side lock so id think 70 grns might be a good start and work up to what he or she is comfortable with and accurate with.
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Post by nimrodrx on Dec 21, 2008 15:59:30 GMT -5
I haven't shot it over the chrony, but a .40/200 SST over 90 gr of BH209 is a pleasure to shoot.
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Post by wilmsmeyer on Dec 21, 2008 17:58:18 GMT -5
Check out the "light girlfriend" thread from a few months ago on this forum.
A 200 gr bullet going 1300 fps is light! And adequate with good shot placement.
This is a .44 mag type load and will kill any deer that walks. Trajectory will be your limiting factor.
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Post by tasaman on Dec 29, 2008 14:47:49 GMT -5
I can give you the load I had my daughter shoot and she loved it because virtually no kick and just enough bang and smoke to be exciting. The load is 80gr of loose Triple 7 and a 200 gr SST gave 1.5 inches at 100 yards. I ended up shooting that load a lot since it was more accurate than my other loads. I have shot deer out to about 120 yards with this one.
I have since switched to BH209 and have not yet worked up a load using this powder and the 200 SST. From my experience with the Blackhorn though I would say 75 gr is a good staring point and possibly even 70.
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