HDB - The Ultimate in Hunting Bullets
At a first glance, being accustomed to factory loaded
ammo some hunters maybe will refuse to believe the above mentioned "light
magnum" capability of the HDB loadings. Following please find the
data for some "light magnums" which will speak for themselves.
When trying the one or other of these loadings on any game, you will
find the HDB a most effective hunting bullets. By the way: The below
data represent maximum loadings and are given outsside of my responsibility:
| Cartridge |
Bullet |
Propellant |
Initial Velocity |
| 6 mm x 70 R |
HDB, 4.0 g |
N135, 30 gr |
ca. 950 m/s |
| 7 mm x 57 R |
HDB, 7.0 g |
N140, 46 gr |
ca. 940 m/s |
| 7 mm x 57 |
HDB, 7.0 g |
N140, 49 gr |
ca. 960 m/s |
| .308 Win. |
HDB, 8.0 g |
N133, 46 gr |
ca. 950 m/s |
| .30-06 SPRG |
HDB, 8.0 g |
N140, 56 gr |
ca. 960 m/s |
| 8 mm x 57 IS |
HDB, 9.0 g |
N133, 49 gr |
ca. 900 m/s |
| 8 mm x 57 IRS |
HDB, 9.0 g |
N135, 51 gr |
ca. 900 m/s |
|