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Terminal ballistics- Which would you prefer
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<blockquote data-quote="Mike6158" data-source="post: 737783" data-attributes="member: 1039"><p>I have a .338 Edge and only load the 300 SMK or 300gr Bergers. If the shot from this round doesn't kill then I did something wrong. </p><p></p><p>The thread was prompted by an in camp discussion that I had with a friend of mine back in the summer. The rifle I used was a 7mm Rem Mag. The bullet was a 168gr Berger VLD (hunting). I don't load them hot, I load them for accuracy so they end up in the 2800 - 2900 fps range (over a chrony, not guessing). It did it's job. There was no exit hole but the Axis deer was dead within 20 yards. A friend and experienced hunter declared that my bullet wasn't "cuttin the mustard" and that's what prompted this thread. I just couldn't follow his reasoning. I'll probably order some 180gr VLD's for the larger deer (like Axis). The 168 gr bullet is more than adequate for white-tail. They basically just die on the spot. Here in this part of TX I'm stuck taking relatively easy 100 yard and less shots so placement has never been an issue.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mike6158, post: 737783, member: 1039"] I have a .338 Edge and only load the 300 SMK or 300gr Bergers. If the shot from this round doesn't kill then I did something wrong. The thread was prompted by an in camp discussion that I had with a friend of mine back in the summer. The rifle I used was a 7mm Rem Mag. The bullet was a 168gr Berger VLD (hunting). I don't load them hot, I load them for accuracy so they end up in the 2800 - 2900 fps range (over a chrony, not guessing). It did it's job. There was no exit hole but the Axis deer was dead within 20 yards. A friend and experienced hunter declared that my bullet wasn't "cuttin the mustard" and that's what prompted this thread. I just couldn't follow his reasoning. I'll probably order some 180gr VLD's for the larger deer (like Axis). The 168 gr bullet is more than adequate for white-tail. They basically just die on the spot. Here in this part of TX I'm stuck taking relatively easy 100 yard and less shots so placement has never been an issue. [/QUOTE]
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