Mason Blackmon
Well-Known Member
So I'm doing load development for a 6.5 grendel, I'm getting good accuracy with some 120gr GMX solid copper bullets out of my howa.
120gr GMX
27.5gr TAC
2340fps
2.245oal
But I have a few questions, I've never hunted with a solid copper bullet before but this was what I could find with the crazy in the world right now.
I'm fixing to go do some management whitetail doe hunts, they should weigh 120-150lbs on the hoof with ranges out to 200. I'm normally a neck shooter and haven't had a deer runoff in years. But I also usually use berger hunting or ballistic tipped bullets that go in and explode. Where should I aim with these, will high neck shots be fine? Or should I just go for the tried and true shoulder shot? What's been your experience with solid coppers?
I'm aware that they are known for weigh retention.
120gr GMX
27.5gr TAC
2340fps
2.245oal
But I have a few questions, I've never hunted with a solid copper bullet before but this was what I could find with the crazy in the world right now.
I'm fixing to go do some management whitetail doe hunts, they should weigh 120-150lbs on the hoof with ranges out to 200. I'm normally a neck shooter and haven't had a deer runoff in years. But I also usually use berger hunting or ballistic tipped bullets that go in and explode. Where should I aim with these, will high neck shots be fine? Or should I just go for the tried and true shoulder shot? What's been your experience with solid coppers?
I'm aware that they are known for weigh retention.
