7stw
Well-Known Member
Guys, Ive been a Barnes fan for quite awhile now, and shoot them in my CVA Optima v2. Load is 79 grains, (weighed), Blackhorn 209, CCI mag shotshell primers. Distance was 147 yards. Broadside shot, center of lungs, full penetration, except it didnt exit. Balled up inside skin, fully expanded, perfect mushroom, petals all attached . This has happened twice actually. Last year, again, double lunged large deer, 135 yards, no blood until 6 ft from carcus. This year, about the same. Deer went 25 yards, last year, 40. Now, obviously, both deer expired quickly, but wonder why no blood. My friend shot one with same bullet, last weekend, deer ran into really thick stuff. He thought, no blood, maybe he missed. I think not. Thoughts, or suggestions appreciated!