Shotgun,
You just found out that it is not possible to use normal nomenclature for a female dog on this forum w/o being censored.
Ain't that a [censored]!
Anyway, there is nothing to be gained from velocities above 1200 fps when using lead shot for clay target or upland game use unless the shooter just wants more abuse, in which case the gun gets the full brunt too. Want more energy on target or game? Simple, use larger shot.
Study the down range ballistics of lead shot at 40 yards or more in terms of energy, time of flight and remaining velocities & draw your own conclusions.
I think Blue Grouse brings up a very valid concern & Drew confirms it. No need to be unkind to those old guns that have survived this long or been brought back into shootable condition by harming them w/excessive velocities. To what end are these high speed loads the least advantageous? None that I am aware of.
addendum: Many bunker loads [24 grams] are 1350 fps, but it is to get the patterns to open & be more uniform more than it has to do w/terminal ballistics.
Last edited by tw; 08/16/13 12:03 AM. Reason: addendum
