Hi all,

I want to check out new loads for my 624 4". So far I'm happy with 200 grs SWC lead bullets, but when I think about using the gun on game (only finishing shots on short distances allowed over here in Germany), I'm not sure how the 200 grs should perform. I worked out a load with SNPE Vectan A0 that gives me about 340 m/s (=1115 ft/s) which is quite a handful for the 696 that my wife uses. So I reduced the load for safety reasons (velocity was far higher than SNPE showed in the manual, despite the load wasn't max). They were no fun on the range either...

How are your experiences with 240-245 grs SWC lead bullets ? Would they penetrate better at a lower level of velocity, f.e. around 850/880 ft/s (compared to about 1000 ft/s with 200 grs)?

best regards fro Germany
Ulrich

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