Low Velocity expansion bullets

[USAFRet]

Any information out there on bullets that are best for expanding at lower velocities? Specifically 270, 308 and 7mm. Deer hunting would be the primary purpose. Thanks.

 

[3Sigma]

https://www.hornady.com/bullets/sub-x#!/

Only ones I've shot, not taken a deer with it yet. 190 gr. 308 caliber in a .300 B.O.

 

[Tommie]

Kinda depends on how low the velocity is. If you’re taking subsonic, several sources have stated that varmint bullets can perform well.

 

[ASD9055]

I believe APEX outdoors might have some

 

[USAFRet]

Kinda depends on how low the velocity is. If you’re taking subsonic, several sources have stated that varmint bullets can perform well.

Muzzle velocity at about 2250 with 150 grain 308 and 2125 with 270. Low recoil loads.

 

[gldprimr]

Any information out there on bullets that are best for expanding at lower velocities? Specifically 270, 308 and 7mm. Deer hunting would be the primary purpose. Thanks.

Nosler Accubond Long Range bullets expand down to ~ 1300 fps. They offer them in 270, 7mm and 308. I’m using them in my 6.5 Grendel and like them a great deal. Have performed well for me.

 

[USAFRet]

Nosler Accubond Long Range bullets expand down to ~ 1300 fps. They offer them in 270, 7mm and 308. I’m using them in my 6.5 Grendel and like them a great deal. Have performed well for me.

Now that is exactly what I needed to know sir. I have quite a few of those for 270 Win and some on the way for 308!

 

[Homerange]

Any information out there on bullets that are best for expanding at lower velocities? Specifically 270, 308 and 7mm. Deer hunting would be the primary purpose. Thanks.

Typically to go down this road it's wise to select projectiles used in lower powered cartridges of the same caliber and attempt to download to match those lower powered velocities.

The classic example is using 30/30 projectiles in the 308 at lower velocities for the smaller stature and recoil sensitive shooters. Equally, in thinner skinned game the 30/30 projectile at 308 velocities can provide devastating performance.

My uncle copped much flack when using his 270 on smaller deer for which he always replied bruised venison was better than no venison !
His buddy only hunted with a Sako 222 and on the last day of a trip after seeing a cunning old stag he'd had on his radar for 3 years but it never provided a clean shot for the diminutive 222 he proudly nailed it with the uncles 270 on the last morning of the trip.
Moral, don't go in undergunned when in rough tight country so to have enough performance for that suboptimal shot.

 

[TC260]

Any information out there on bullets that are best for expanding at lower velocities? Specifically 270, 308 and 7mm. Deer hunting would be the primary purpose. Thanks.

For the 7mm, 120gr Ballistic Tips

 

[gary0529]

Look at Lehigh Bullets or Outlaw States
I have used bullets from each with good success on deer with a suppressed 300 Whisper (aka Blackout) typically use 190 to 240 grain
Two totally different approaches to the design but they work
I keep velocity around 1050 fps and under 100 yards

Take a look at them

Gary

 

[USAFRet]

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Look at Lehigh Bullets or Outlaw States
I have used bullets from each with good success on deer with a suppressed 300 Whisper (aka Blackout) typically use 190 to 240 grain
Two totally different approaches to the design but they work
I keep velocity around 1050 fps and under 100 yards

Take a look at them

I won't be shooting subsonic. The Lehigh are all copper and the load data is for lead core. I wonder if I could shoot the Outlaw 155 even though I am shooting supersonic?

 

[Louisiana Shooter]

Varmint bullets work as standard expanding bullets at lower velocities.

 

[DGP4]

I've always favored the 130 grain Speer Grand Slams for deer hunting with my .270 WIN Mauser sporter. You might want to check the info on the Norma site when it comes to expansion:

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[USAFRet]

Thanks!