I did a QL calc for a 243 with a 87gr Vmax. Propellant was IMR4451. I had to reduce the burn rate from .575 down to .528 to get the numbers to agree. ...

A shotgun does not have rifling that causes pressures to peak faster, so the initial peak of faster propellants are necessary to make the shot cup sea...

A shotgun has a relatively unencumbered bore (no rifling) and a wad of shot that glides down the barrel in a plastic shotcup. The pressure needed is t...

Australian hunter using dogs to bay the pigs. Normal shots would be at 10 to 15 metres.

Have a look the damage.

It looks as though you can safely get to 2100fps with 36gr S335. I would start at 34gr and check speed. Once you have that info QL should be able to g...

******************************I recall you bringing this up years ago in same subject post. I see the issue is more Relative Humidity than temperature...

Google 480BC or contact Duane Wessels on the forum = Duanewessels

Is the 154gr Interlock your normal hunting bullet?

Is there a possibility that a branch could have been hit before the bullet struck the animal?

Somchem values agree with what QL has to say. S321 is the better choice and leaves more leeway with lower pressure to accommodate hotter conditions.

During my visit to the occupational therapist she mentioned that my hand has been exposed to a lot of trauma due to the infection. My body was very co...

Alldays area - I have seen a 42kg carcass (no skin) that was shot there.