Minimum effective velocity for Win. 64gr powerpoint

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Posted: 10/10/2004 8:07:12 PM EDT

Can anyone tell me what is the minimum velocity the winchester 64gr powerpoint will achieve effective expansion at? I know, the higher the speed the better it is but I am very curious on the effectiveness when velocity drops to 2500fps and below.
I know this is a rather strange technical question so special thanks in advance to all those who can help.

Posted: 10/11/2004 2:03:49 AM EDT

[#1]

Around 1700 fps is where it will stop expanding. As you would imagine, as velocities increase, expansion of the nose increases, and penetration therefore DEcreases. At 1700 fps, you'll get very little expansion and lots of penetration.

-Troy

Posted: 10/11/2004 8:10:40 AM EDT

[#2]

Thanks Troy!!

Posted: 10/11/2004 9:03:58 AM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
Around 1700 fps is where it will stop expanding. As you would imagine, as velocities increase, expansion of the nose increases, and penetration therefore DEcreases. At 1700 fps, you'll get very little expansion and lots of penetration.

-Troy

Do you have some data confirming this that you wouldn't mind shareing? Thank you either way.

Posted: 10/12/2004 10:34:35 AM EDT

[#4]

It's somewhere in the bowels of the Terminal Effects forum over at Tactical Forums. It was from several years ago, and I don't even know if you can search that far back.

-Troy

Posted: 10/12/2004 10:26:38 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
It's somewhere in the bowels of the Terminal Effects forum over at Tactical Forums. It was from several years ago, and I don't even know if you can search that far back.

-Troy

Hey thank you for a lead! Atleast if it doesn't pan out for me finding it, I know it's from a generally reputable source...

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