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.308 SMK Report on Texas White Tail
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<blockquote data-quote="Jon A" data-source="post: 94801" data-attributes="member: 319"><p>Pop, how many "hunting" bullets are available in .338 cal, 300 grains, with a BC around .8? I'd say if you're trying to kill an elk at 900 yds a bullet with a lower BC that will drift farther in the wind giving you less sure shot placement and won't retain as much energy is the bullet that's "substandard" by comparison.</p><p></p><p>"Little Matchking" that won't penetrate a shoulder? You're simply wrong about that when speaking of these big heavies. Your arguement holds a little more water in the lighter weights but nobody advocates shooting through shoulders with those, just like they don't with Ballistic Tips.</p><p></p><p>Just a few days ago I did yet another penetration test with the 240 SMK against the 180 TSX, 180 Scirocco, 200 AB and an 8mm 200 Partition.</p><p></p><p>You want to know which one easily penetrated the farthest? <em>AND</em> blew the biggest hole? Here's a hint--it was the only one that didn't have a nice, pretty mushroom upon recovery. A pretty recovered bullet doesn't kill. A big wound channel does.</p><p></p><p>It's pretty clear you haven't a clue what you're talking about. Actually load some up and shoot something.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jon A, post: 94801, member: 319"] Pop, how many "hunting" bullets are available in .338 cal, 300 grains, with a BC around .8? I'd say if you're trying to kill an elk at 900 yds a bullet with a lower BC that will drift farther in the wind giving you less sure shot placement and won't retain as much energy is the bullet that's "substandard" by comparison. "Little Matchking" that won't penetrate a shoulder? You're simply wrong about that when speaking of these big heavies. Your arguement holds a little more water in the lighter weights but nobody advocates shooting through shoulders with those, just like they don't with Ballistic Tips. Just a few days ago I did yet another penetration test with the 240 SMK against the 180 TSX, 180 Scirocco, 200 AB and an 8mm 200 Partition. You want to know which one easily penetrated the farthest? [i]AND[/i] blew the biggest hole? Here's a hint--it was the only one that didn't have a nice, pretty mushroom upon recovery. A pretty recovered bullet doesn't kill. A big wound channel does. It's pretty clear you haven't a clue what you're talking about. Actually load some up and shoot something. [/QUOTE]
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