Range Report it would make a good brush gun...?

[JByrd]

saw this today and thought the high speed footage was interesting. its suprising sometimes how little it takes to upset that perfect spiral even when your throwing 600 to 800 grains. kinda makes me think about the argument for some of the brushgun cartridges and also field fireing from low grassy positions with precision rifles.

How many Peeps can a 50 cal go through? - YouTube


as a side note check the lateral movement of front objective in relation to the carry handle, gotta love those tall skinny rings

 

[roggom]

Peep armor? lol.

 

[KYpatriot]

I'd guess a bullet with a large flat meplat like the solids intended for Africa use would not deflect as easily.

 

[308Gunner]

I saw a show years ago where they set up wooden dowel rods and shot 30-30 up to like a 416 or something like that and everything that they shot was nocked of target.

 

[40xs]

The term "Brush Gun" is an old term that came about in the 40's or 50's when the idea that a heavy, larger caliber slug could " bust" threw brush better than a light small caliber could. In actuality, any sort of interference to the path of projectile will create a shift. Just look at a little wind at the muzzel and how it puts the bullet on a different course. there may be some small degree of benefit to a heavier, flatter meplat over a more frangible bullet, but not to the point that it wont be affected. Think pool table and how you "cut" balls to the pocket regardless of how hard or light to stroke the cue.