Modern Monometal Bullets: Makers, Types, Performance, & More
10/21/22 • 68 min
This episode takes a deep dive into the world of current monometal bullets. We explore driving trends, performance characteristics, and differences between monometal and lead-core bullets.
Next, we dig into specific bullet designs by the great makers:
- Barnes TSX, TTSX, and LRX
- Hornady CX & MonoFlex
- Nosler E-Tip
- Federal Trophy Copper
- Winchester Copper Extreme
- Badlands Bulldozer II
- Hammer Hunter
- Cutting Edge ER Raptor
We discuss minimum impact velocity thresholds, expansion mechanisms, mushrooming characteristics, accuracy reputations, and of course elusive ballistic coefficients. Finally, we wrap up with thoughts on the future of hunting bullets.
(Also, check out the Poseidon Pro, our featured product of this episode.)
ENJOY!
FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!
Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry
VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:
This episode takes a deep dive into the world of current monometal bullets. We explore driving trends, performance characteristics, and differences between monometal and lead-core bullets.
Next, we dig into specific bullet designs by the great makers:
- Barnes TSX, TTSX, and LRX
- Hornady CX & MonoFlex
- Nosler E-Tip
- Federal Trophy Copper
- Winchester Copper Extreme
- Badlands Bulldozer II
- Hammer Hunter
- Cutting Edge ER Raptor
We discuss minimum impact velocity thresholds, expansion mechanisms, mushrooming characteristics, accuracy reputations, and of course elusive ballistic coefficients. Finally, we wrap up with thoughts on the future of hunting bullets.
(Also, check out the Poseidon Pro, our featured product of this episode.)
ENJOY!
FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!
Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry
VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:
Previous Episode
How To Make Fast Follow-Up Shots
Sometimes things don't go as anticipated when shooting at a big buck or bull. This is when the moment of truth becomes The Moment Of Truth, and the ability to make clean, fast follow-up shots and bring the hunt to a rapid, ethical finish is of vital importance.
This episode digs deep into the fundamentals and the finer points of making fast, accurate follow-up shots in the field. We address:
- Shooting positions
- Scopes and magnifications
- Controlling recoil
- Follow-through
- Spotting your own impact
- Staying in the scope
- Working the bolt fast and smooth—while staying in the scope
- Training practices and mantras
- Action and Cartridge characteristics favorable for fast follow-up shots
ENJOY!
FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!
Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry
VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:
Next Episode
BONUS 5-min Episode: 7mm PRC, A First Look
1 RecommendationsFolks, here's a quick 5-minute bonus episode on the brand-new 7mm PRC cartridge. ENJOY!
If you like this episode you’ll love
Episode Comments
Generate a badge
Get a badge for your website that links back to this episode
<a href="https://goodpods.com/podcasts/backcountry-hunting-podcast-217645/modern-monometal-bullets-makers-types-performance-and-more-24582021"> <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/badges/generic-badge-1.svg" alt="listen to modern monometal bullets: makers, types, performance, & more on goodpods" style="width: 225px" /> </a>
Copy