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How does the SG 444 stack up/compare with some powerful and historically proven big game cartridges from past to present? That was my question, so, I ran the numbers and compiled this data to find out.
The "max" loads listed for the SG 444 are "proof of performance" loads. All the power in the world is no good unless superb accuracy accompanies it. My world class "field" loads are: a 310 grain bullet at 2450 fps, and a 410 grain bullet at 2160 fps. For all North American hunting I backed the 410 grain bullet load down a bit, and have settled on the 410 grain bullet at 2125 fps. This load is supremely accurate and still delivers the advertised 4000+ ft lbs of the modification, and is perfect for the weight of my rifle....its easy on me, easy on the gun, and decisive on any game animal that North America can offer.
The "max" loads listed for the SG 444 are "proof of performance" loads. All the power in the world is no good unless superb accuracy accompanies it. My world class "field" loads are: a 310 grain bullet at 2450 fps, and a 410 grain bullet at 2160 fps. For all North American hunting I backed the 410 grain bullet load down a bit, and have settled on the 410 grain bullet at 2125 fps. This load is supremely accurate and still delivers the advertised 4000+ ft lbs of the modification, and is perfect for the weight of my rifle....its easy on me, easy on the gun, and decisive on any game animal that North America can offer.
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