115fpe vs 150fpe real world?

[vmaxpro]

Im torn between two tunes on my uragan for hunting. Its a .30 cal. One tune at 165 bar shoots very accurately at 150 fpe, but comes at a cost. My power adjuster I made for the transfer port doesnt really work ( pressure makes it move) and the hammer hits harsh and is more violent. Drives tacks tho! At 115 bar, It makes 115 fpe, everything works as should and is super smooth and just as accurate. As a bonus, it will shoot pellets at 510, 750, 910, 1030fps. Which is pretty fun for plinking and hunting. So I guess my question is does anyone really see a major disadvantage of shooting 35fpe less on coyote size game out to 100 yards? Im 50/50 on it. I also have a .35 Im going to start tuning which might be better to use on bigger game than the 30 cal. Any thoughts?

 

[ram2jeep]

I would say since you have the .35 I would keep the .30 at 115fpe and shoot it like it should. I have a .30 that's at that fpe and use the .35 for the higher fpe. Just because you can doesn't mean you should especially with the downside's you have stated.

Tune that .35 and don't stress the .30 out. You can still take coyote size game with the .30 and that all so important shot placement. Have fun and enjoy...

 

[dizzums]

my thoughts are if your actually after something you want everything you got ...only you know that .. sounds to me like you use it more for r&r than serious skull crackin so id use it the more 'friendly' level and theres still enough if something comes up ...

 

[Flintsack]

From where I’m sitting, which is a very comfortable chair. It’s no contest. I’ve owned multiple 30s. They behave much better in my opinion at lower power. I bet you shoot it better in hunting conditions with the lower power.

I also have a 35. If I were going to go sit out for coyotes, I would bring the 30.

mike

 

[N2 Shooter]

It depends on what you're shooting. The BC or slugs have good down range energy, so maybe you're okay with that. But 150 fpe and up opens up body shots as a viable kill option, with a confident double-lung/heart, full pass through.

 

[vmaxpro]

Whats funny is Ive killed more coyotes with my .25 than anything else. I appreciate the input! I think Im going to put the .30 to bed and start on the .35. Its shorter, lighter, and can easily get over 150fpe with slugs when Im done. Plus Im not worried about shot count with it since ill never target shoot or plink with it. Thanks guys!

 

[triggertreat]

I would set the .30 cal up for best accuracy and comfort to shoot and not overdrive it for max power. 100 FPE is plenty for many type hunts. At least this is what I do with my .30 Impact and .357 Slayer. Dead is dead with either one I bring along for the hunt. Set them up in their sweet spot for more smiles overall.