Thread: Short barrel magnum calibres?

Originally Posted by superdiver

Oh with that long barrel a caseful of 2209 behind a 162eldm will give you over 2700. No need to spend the money making it a magnum if you are getting performance like that and still if not too fast you can use right up close in the bush. @ 2750fps MV with that bullet will give you red stag dropping performance out to 900yds(1000ft lbs~)

Really need a bit more than 1000 ft lbs for a Red Stag IMO, 1500 ft lbs is a better yard stick