Prieto9000
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I just killed a White tail buck using this bullet out of my 6.5CM and was both impressed but concerned about this bullet performance.
The bullet was launched @2890 fps from my 18.5" barrel so its not like I'm running them at extreme velocities.
On the impression side, the bullet made massive damage on the entry side of the animal. It was a high shoulder shot and the whole shoulder was a huge piece of jello and foam. it made it into de vitals and destroyed the lungs but the heart was untouched. That is understandable since the heart is a little lower, but.....
On the concerned side, I couldn't find the bullet anywhere it seems like the bullet exploded on impact. I'm a little concerned that if shot placement isn't perfect I might not be able to find my trophy. It seems like it barely made it into the rib cage
I don´t know if I should switch to a tougher heavier bullet for mid size game. I thought the 123 SST @ mid velocities would hold up a little better and have better penetration. I was using 154gr SST´s on my 7 mag with massive exit wounds, I was expecting a little better penetration out of this one.
The bullet was launched @2890 fps from my 18.5" barrel so its not like I'm running them at extreme velocities.
On the impression side, the bullet made massive damage on the entry side of the animal. It was a high shoulder shot and the whole shoulder was a huge piece of jello and foam. it made it into de vitals and destroyed the lungs but the heart was untouched. That is understandable since the heart is a little lower, but.....
On the concerned side, I couldn't find the bullet anywhere it seems like the bullet exploded on impact. I'm a little concerned that if shot placement isn't perfect I might not be able to find my trophy. It seems like it barely made it into the rib cage
I don´t know if I should switch to a tougher heavier bullet for mid size game. I thought the 123 SST @ mid velocities would hold up a little better and have better penetration. I was using 154gr SST´s on my 7 mag with massive exit wounds, I was expecting a little better penetration out of this one.