Looking for a little bit flatter shooting than the 405 hardcast. Am I thinking wrong? This year maximum yards would be 200
\Have a friend who tried them on deer. 500 S&W mag out of a 20in barrel.
Yes it is a 45 vs a 50. however it is a similar bullet profile, with the same construction, from the same manufacturer, with a similar weight, being driven at a similar speed. While it was used on deer not moose, I felt it may it may give some ballpark of expected performance which is why I commented.\
First point, the OP is looking at .45 caliber bullets, not .50.
Second point is that many bullets made for optimal expansion at handgun velocities are "overdriven" at carbine speeds.
The OP has contacted Barnes and has been given a load from them for the bullets he has. Seems to me all he needs do now is load up sight in and go hunting.
it is a similar bullet profile, with the same construction, from the same manufacturer, with a similar weight, being driven at a similar speed.
My point is, what you can see tells you a lot. For example a projectile with a large volume hollow point cavity generally creates more hydrostatic shock. While the alloy can alter the performance characteristics no good designer is going to use an alloy to try and completely subvert the bullets inherent design. They would pick a bullet design im line with their performance goals and go from there.It's a reasonable assumption, but unless the maker tells you they are the same, do you really know??
My point here is that "identical" bullets can be constructed of different alloys to give different performance in different situations, and just looking at the bullet doesn't tell you anything beyond what you see.
My point is, what you can see tells you a lot.
For example a projectile with a large volume hollow point cavity generally creates more hydrostatic shock.