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6mm vs .22”
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<blockquote data-quote=".300 Dakota" data-source="post: 2260015" data-attributes="member: 106514"><p>Speed and bullet construction are the equalizers here. Having hit deer at close range with a wildcat .24 caliber (73gr Water capacity case and 65,000 PSI max avg. pressure 1:8 twist) using Sierra 100gr ProHunters, which have a thicker jacket than some of the larger iterations of this bullet, I've inverted deer instantly from hoof to back with a caliber-sized hole going in and maybe a dime-sized hole going out. Through both shoulders, just missing both heart and lungs, but with spinal fluid leaking out while skinning because the spinal column was ruptured more than 12 inches above the would channel... That much hydraulic shock is insurmountable by the largest deer. This may not be the case for lesser cartridges in this bore diameter, and might not be the case for this cartridge at extended ranges. But I do know the 6mms CAN be fed enough steroids to take down a monster at more reasonable ranges. Bullet selection is critical (and limited!). I am in agreement with you on the .25-06. It basically does what I just described without having to invent a whole 'nother cartridge, and you're much more likely to find good quality hunting bullets in a pinch. A 1:9 twist works much better, though, and is a custom-built proposition unless you're lucky enough to find and afford a Barrett Fieldcraft so chambered.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE=".300 Dakota, post: 2260015, member: 106514"] Speed and bullet construction are the equalizers here. Having hit deer at close range with a wildcat .24 caliber (73gr Water capacity case and 65,000 PSI max avg. pressure 1:8 twist) using Sierra 100gr ProHunters, which have a thicker jacket than some of the larger iterations of this bullet, I've inverted deer instantly from hoof to back with a caliber-sized hole going in and maybe a dime-sized hole going out. Through both shoulders, just missing both heart and lungs, but with spinal fluid leaking out while skinning because the spinal column was ruptured more than 12 inches above the would channel... That much hydraulic shock is insurmountable by the largest deer. This may not be the case for lesser cartridges in this bore diameter, and might not be the case for this cartridge at extended ranges. But I do know the 6mms CAN be fed enough steroids to take down a monster at more reasonable ranges. Bullet selection is critical (and limited!). I am in agreement with you on the .25-06. It basically does what I just described without having to invent a whole 'nother cartridge, and you're much more likely to find good quality hunting bullets in a pinch. A 1:9 twist works much better, though, and is a custom-built proposition unless you're lucky enough to find and afford a Barrett Fieldcraft so chambered. [/QUOTE]
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