[quote=tw]
"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"
Spot on.
I told my brother in law who has a severe case of "magnumitis" the same thing last year at Thanksgiving dinner. He got so upset he jumped up & spilled a full glass of red wine down his white shirt & on the carpet while explaining to me the superior killing power of 1 1/4oz @ 1500 fps for pheasants & that he wasn't going to argue with me about downrange retained velocity.
Heck, until the wine flew all over I thought we were having a friendly discussion.
The best Thanksgiving ever!
