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Berger 120gr LRHT (6mm) – Field and Terminal Performance Review Overview The 120-grain Berger LRHT is easy to load, extremely consistent, and delivers excellent accuracy. Because of its overall length, gas guns may require a shorter cartridge overall length for reliable magazine feeding, but loading was otherwise straightforward. Pricing is consistent with Berger’s other offerings. For this evaluation, I conducted ballistic gel testing at both 100 and 600 yards and documented terminal...

The Misconceptions Surrounding Terminal Performance of Bullets Separating fact from fiction in the science of bullet terminal performance By Aaron Peterson — Founder, Hawkeye Ammosmithing “Data-driven ballistics, tested & proven.” © 2022 Aaron Peterson. All Rights Reserved. U.S. Copyright Registration No. TXu002301231 Disclaimer: The following is not a discussion on my personal opinions and preferences for or against certain bullets. It’s strictly a guide and about discussing...

What Goes into Picking the Right Bullet Section 1: The Misconceptions with Lead Core Bullets (Cup and Core) Starting out, I'll give an example scenario: let's say a skeptical hunter has been on the internet looking at others' experiences hunting and has seen many folks talk about their successes using match style "target" bullets on their hunts. He decides to give it a go himself and buys a box of Hornady ELDMs or Sierra TMKs (just as an example), works up a good load, and is ready...