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So if 240gr has been established as "about right" in 44 and 250-255gr in 45, how does this scale up to the 500 mag? Is there an optimal or standard bullet weight for the 500? I haven't really heard of one. I tried some math that I thought might be right, I'm probably wrong, but it figures out to about 300gr.
My reason for asking is that I'm looking for some inexpensive coated bullets to load for plinkers and hotter for potential hunting (of paper and cans mostly). I bought a Lee mold for a 440gr and coated them myself and installed a gas check. It's more work than I want to do on a regular basis. Also, throwing 1oz chunks of lead is entertaining but probably unnecessary.
Bryan
My reason for asking is that I'm looking for some inexpensive coated bullets to load for plinkers and hotter for potential hunting (of paper and cans mostly). I bought a Lee mold for a 440gr and coated them myself and installed a gas check. It's more work than I want to do on a regular basis. Also, throwing 1oz chunks of lead is entertaining but probably unnecessary.
Bryan