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300 Norma Suggestions
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<blockquote data-quote="sable tireur" data-source="post: 1443583" data-attributes="member: 27307"><p>The only problem with the summary is that it does NOT hold true. It might have when bullets lacked proper construction but that isn't so these days. I didn't build a .300 or the .338 Norma Magnum to shoot heavy bullets at slow velocities.</p><p></p><p>I've been using both the heavier and lighter bullets in the .300 Norma Magnum for as long as the cartridge has been around. And I can say the same thing about the .338 Norma Mag as well.</p><p></p><p>Lighter weight bullets DO NOT mean that they are lighter construction. If they are a hunting type bullet then they have the jackets made to withstand both the increase in velocity and the impact at shorter ranges. I've used the 168 and 185 grain Berger Hunter VLDs for elk and mule deer since they became available. I've also used the 208 grain AMAX to shoot elk and mule deer. Chose the bullet constructed for the job and do your job to pick the proper spot to place that bullet and harvest your animal. Making poorly placed shots can and will destroy bone, gristle and meat no matter what.</p><p></p><p>If lighter weight cup and core bullets don't instill faith in your rifle and cartridge choice, get some Barnes TTSX bullets and shoot away. I have had just as much success with this design as with the standard bullets.</p><p></p><p>Buy and shoot what you want to work with then go hunting!</p><p></p><p>Regards.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sable tireur, post: 1443583, member: 27307"] The only problem with the summary is that it does NOT hold true. It might have when bullets lacked proper construction but that isn't so these days. I didn't build a .300 or the .338 Norma Magnum to shoot heavy bullets at slow velocities. I've been using both the heavier and lighter bullets in the .300 Norma Magnum for as long as the cartridge has been around. And I can say the same thing about the .338 Norma Mag as well. Lighter weight bullets DO NOT mean that they are lighter construction. If they are a hunting type bullet then they have the jackets made to withstand both the increase in velocity and the impact at shorter ranges. I've used the 168 and 185 grain Berger Hunter VLDs for elk and mule deer since they became available. I've also used the 208 grain AMAX to shoot elk and mule deer. Chose the bullet constructed for the job and do your job to pick the proper spot to place that bullet and harvest your animal. Making poorly placed shots can and will destroy bone, gristle and meat no matter what. If lighter weight cup and core bullets don't instill faith in your rifle and cartridge choice, get some Barnes TTSX bullets and shoot away. I have had just as much success with this design as with the standard bullets. Buy and shoot what you want to work with then go hunting! Regards. [/QUOTE]
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