I agree. How ever during the group discussion this testing was dictated and at least tentatively the caliber limits were set at "30 caliber SUBsonic".


The 230gr Berger hybrids at about 1050FPS out of the .300 blackout kicked the snot out of the pin. That is a definite winner for bowling pins.

But at least until the light comes on over their heads waaay more folks shoot the centerfire .22. And don't get me wrong; I have one of those also and no real plans to part with it. I need to be able to pickup and use battlefield ammo.

-AND-

I proved that with finite precision shooting; the 5.56 is capable of getting the job done. Eventually.


So I'm just reporting results. In fact; I intentionally left both pins at the pro shop so folks can look at them and make their own judgement without me breathing down their neck.


Oh, and both the pins were "new". They are not the "two pounds heavier because of all the bullets in their belly" pins we plan to use for the actual match.