Lightweight Hunting
When hunting for various types of animals at short or long ranges, it is important to consider every ounce of weight you are carrying along the journey. Hunting for animals such as elk, deer, or moose can demand difficult traversing and hike with all of your gear, including ammunition. If you are able to reduce the weight of your pack, gear, and supplies, you can optimize your trip for the best experience and minimize physical wear and tear. One of the items you could decrease in weight is your ammunition.
Can Polymer Cased Ammo Be Used To Hunt?
If you are wondering how to reduce the weight of your ammunition, consider shooting with polymer cased ammunition on your hunt. Polymer cased ammunition is a great option for hunting wild game.
Lightweight Bullet VS Heavy Bullet
It is better to shoot with a lighter bullet than a heavy bullet, especially when hunting. Here are the differences between both heavy and light ammunition.
Heavy Bullet
- Physically Straining to Carry
- Varying Trajectory
- Harder Recoil
Light Bullet
- Easier to Carry
- Higher Velocity
- Flattened Trajectory
- Reduced Recoil
Lighter Ammunition Advantage
Lightweight Hunting Ammo Components
Large bullets do not need to be heavy. Many hunters are under the impression that lighter ammunition is less effective. Contrary to belief, lightweight hunting is more than effective than sticking with the same bulky, heavy ammo. Excessive ammunition weight will weigh you down when hunting for that elk or deer at a long or short range. The last thing a hunter wants to do on their hunt is being exhausted after the first few miles because of heavy gear. Polymer is an extremely light ammunition casing material.
Less Powder
Polymer cased ammunition calls for a smaller amount of powder, approximately 10% less powder than other ammunition. This can significantly lighten the weight of every bullet you carry.
Shooting Accuracy
Hunting with lighter bullets in any caliber can provide a flatter trajectory. This means that your shooting accuracy will increase drastically. A flatter trajectory that the bullet travels at can make the difference between a hit or miss of the wild game.
Strong and Durable
Polymer is able to withstand all elements the outdoors may bring on your hunt including water. The polymer casing will not decompose in water. Shooting ammo that can endure through the outdoor elements better than other materials such as brass. This indicates that you don’t have to fret about your ammo getting tampered with while crossing through difficult, unpredictable terrain. Hunting conditions can bring unforeseeable factors. We recommend being prepared with durable ammunition, and possessing an ample amount of it to be ready for anything nature throws your way.
How Strong is Polymer?
Polymer is utilized to produce durable parts and pieces of vehicles and machines such as valves, seals, and gaskets. Polymer is a ridiculously strong material.
Polymer is strong because of the strong bonding between all macromolecule chains. These chains are notably tough to break. The strong chain of macromolecules results in a higher melting degree and extreme strength. Polymer’s strength is equivalent and considered to be stronger than metal. Polymer is very pliable and flexible, making it very difficult to break. Polymer has been and still is used for creating gun frames and certain firearm components. To learn more about polymer material strength, read our blog, “The Strength of Polymer Bullets: Strong and Durable Ammo Casings”.
Discover More Benefits of Polymer Cased Ammunition
Whether you are hunting for big game or you are looking to lighten the load of your ammunition, it is important to consider switching to polymer cased ammunition. Polymer is of the lightest casing materials used in creating today’s bullets, making for lightweight hunting. Polymer can provide you with better accuracy, ultimate casing strength, lighter components, and lighter recoil. If you have questions about True Velocity polymer cased ammunition, contact Virtus today for in-depth stats and qualities about True Velocity polymer cased ammunition.
