Here are the results of a couple bullet tests into water filled milk jugs. The factors, and results are listed below.
Rifle: .300 Remington Ultra Mag
Bullet #1: 180 grain Nosler Accubond with a muzzle velocity of 3370 fps. Estimated impact velocity was 3068 fps. Bullet found in the 5th milk jug. Estimated impact energy, 3760 ft. lbs.
Retained #1 bullet weight: 111.7 grains, 62.0%
Bullet #2: 180 grain Barnes XLC BT with a muzzle velocity of 3282 fps. Estimated impact velocity was 3010 fps. Bullet found in the 6th milk jug. Estimated impact energy, 3619 ft. lbs.
Retained #2 bullet weight: 179.5 grains, 99.7%
Distance to impact: 150 yards
Rifle: .300 Remington Ultra Mag
Bullet #1: 180 grain Nosler Accubond with a muzzle velocity of 3370 fps. Estimated impact velocity was 3068 fps. Bullet found in the 5th milk jug. Estimated impact energy, 3760 ft. lbs.
Retained #1 bullet weight: 111.7 grains, 62.0%
Bullet #2: 180 grain Barnes XLC BT with a muzzle velocity of 3282 fps. Estimated impact velocity was 3010 fps. Bullet found in the 6th milk jug. Estimated impact energy, 3619 ft. lbs.
Retained #2 bullet weight: 179.5 grains, 99.7%
Distance to impact: 150 yards