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6.5 Matrix Terminal Ballistics Thread!! *Graphic*
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<blockquote data-quote="Outlaw6.0" data-source="post: 1003962" data-attributes="member: 23486"><p>Gents,</p><p> </p><p>I had made a few promises to post my result of the 160 Matrix VLD from my 6.5WSM this year. I was holding out after my goat hunt but I haven't made it out yet. </p><p> </p><p>As every year goes, I get myself all hyped up for a nice long range shot to showcase a solid rig, good loading practices & healty marksmanship.... Well I got a dandy shot this year. A whopping 155yds <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> But I wasn't about to ask this feller to hold still while I backed up a ways....</p><p> </p><p>So, before I share the post mortem, lets view the specifics shall we?</p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Rifle Specs:</u></strong></p><p>Custom LRI built 6.5WSM</p><p>Stiller LH/SA Single Shot Follower</p><p>Obermeyer MTU 1-8.4" 5R Finished at ~30" </p><p>Matrix 6.5mm 160grn VLD</p><p>Norma 270WSM brass (think i'm running a .292 bushing)</p><p>Federal 210M</p><p>63.0grns VV-N570</p><p>Muzzle Velocity: 3100fps</p><p>Impact Velocity: ~2920fps</p><p> </p><p>First shot was slightly quartering toward me, I tucked it in close to the onside shoulder. Boom! Smack! Buck does not drop, barely flinches... ***? Buck starts hobbling to my left, I maintain sight picture as I chamber another round. </p><p> </p><p>Buck stops, hold same spot... Boom! Smack & buck drops... Why in the world didn't he go down on the first?! </p><p> </p><p>With this being my first on game rounds with the 160, my first thought as we approach this feller is: "Roll'em over & let's see what the exit's look like."</p><p> </p><p>Only problem is, there aren't any. Neither round exited the buck.... Okey dokey, i'm pretty sure I don't like that one bit... One would think the Sectional Density of a 160grn 6.5 would push even a cup & core thru a Mule Deer... at least part of it, right?</p><p> </p><p>[ATTACH]40065[/ATTACH]</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Now that he's opened up, lets take a looksee....</p><p> </p><p>As you see at the bottom of the pic, both round share a close point of impact. Now, as most of you know, I shoot mono's; either Barnes or CEB's & their entrance wounds don't look like this. So, for you Berger, A-Max, etc shootin' dudes; is this normal? Seriously, I have no idea. The pics look to me like the Matrix started opening VERY quickly. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>[ATTACH]40066[/ATTACH]</p><p> </p><p>Look at the far side of this feller, either both boolits went into the same exit hole (in the rib cage) or only one (1) boolit even made it to the far side of this old buck. I inspected this guy very carefully from the off side/outside. No holes, no lumps, no sign whatsoever that a projectile hit the inside of that ribcage.</p><p> </p><p>With that being said, the internals were tore to pieces... mass devastation, I guess that's a win? </p><p> </p><p>Feel free to post your thoughts & experience on this. & please! Post your 6.5 Matrix kills!! 150 or 160, I don't care.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>t</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Outlaw6.0, post: 1003962, member: 23486"] Gents, I had made a few promises to post my result of the 160 Matrix VLD from my 6.5WSM this year. I was holding out after my goat hunt but I haven't made it out yet. As every year goes, I get myself all hyped up for a nice long range shot to showcase a solid rig, good loading practices & healty marksmanship.... Well I got a dandy shot this year. A whopping 155yds :D But I wasn't about to ask this feller to hold still while I backed up a ways.... So, before I share the post mortem, lets view the specifics shall we? [B][U]Rifle Specs:[/U][/B] Custom LRI built 6.5WSM Stiller LH/SA Single Shot Follower Obermeyer MTU 1-8.4" 5R Finished at ~30" Matrix 6.5mm 160grn VLD Norma 270WSM brass (think i'm running a .292 bushing) Federal 210M 63.0grns VV-N570 Muzzle Velocity: 3100fps Impact Velocity: ~2920fps First shot was slightly quartering toward me, I tucked it in close to the onside shoulder. Boom! Smack! Buck does not drop, barely flinches... ***? Buck starts hobbling to my left, I maintain sight picture as I chamber another round. Buck stops, hold same spot... Boom! Smack & buck drops... Why in the world didn't he go down on the first?! With this being my first on game rounds with the 160, my first thought as we approach this feller is: "Roll'em over & let's see what the exit's look like." Only problem is, there aren't any. Neither round exited the buck.... Okey dokey, i'm pretty sure I don't like that one bit... One would think the Sectional Density of a 160grn 6.5 would push even a cup & core thru a Mule Deer... at least part of it, right? [ATTACH]40065.vB[/ATTACH] Now that he's opened up, lets take a looksee.... As you see at the bottom of the pic, both round share a close point of impact. Now, as most of you know, I shoot mono's; either Barnes or CEB's & their entrance wounds don't look like this. So, for you Berger, A-Max, etc shootin' dudes; is this normal? Seriously, I have no idea. The pics look to me like the Matrix started opening VERY quickly. [ATTACH]40066.vB[/ATTACH] Look at the far side of this feller, either both boolits went into the same exit hole (in the rib cage) or only one (1) boolit even made it to the far side of this old buck. I inspected this guy very carefully from the off side/outside. No holes, no lumps, no sign whatsoever that a projectile hit the inside of that ribcage. With that being said, the internals were tore to pieces... mass devastation, I guess that's a win? Feel free to post your thoughts & experience on this. & please! Post your 6.5 Matrix kills!! 150 or 160, I don't care. t [/QUOTE]
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