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<blockquote data-quote="Varmint Hunter" data-source="post: 776042" data-attributes="member: 313"><p>I shoot more whitetails than everything else combined, except groundhogs of course. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p></p><p>I tried the Barnes TSX bullets in a custom 7STW and found that lung shots imparted so little shock that the deer often just walked away like they weren't hit. Naturally, they didn't go far before piling up. I never recovered a single X bullet from a whitetail.</p><p></p><p>I also hunted with the 162 A-Max which killed faster and occasionally dropped them on the spot. IMO, they are an excellent choice for whitetail at any distance.</p><p></p><p>Lately I've been shooting the 180 Berger VLD from a custom 7WSM. So far I am very impressed with the terminal performance. Shoulder or frontal shots drop deer like rocks and they appear to die instantly.</p><p></p><p>Barnes bullets may be a better choice for larger/heavier game but I haven't had the opportunity to try and probably won't bother.</p><p></p><p>I'm currently working on a 338 RUM load for a fall moose hunt. I think I'll skip the fragile and mono-metal bullets and just go with the 250gr Accubond. The 300 Accubonds didn't shoot too bad but it seems like a bit of overkill.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Varmint Hunter, post: 776042, member: 313"] I shoot more whitetails than everything else combined, except groundhogs of course. :D I tried the Barnes TSX bullets in a custom 7STW and found that lung shots imparted so little shock that the deer often just walked away like they weren't hit. Naturally, they didn't go far before piling up. I never recovered a single X bullet from a whitetail. I also hunted with the 162 A-Max which killed faster and occasionally dropped them on the spot. IMO, they are an excellent choice for whitetail at any distance. Lately I've been shooting the 180 Berger VLD from a custom 7WSM. So far I am very impressed with the terminal performance. Shoulder or frontal shots drop deer like rocks and they appear to die instantly. Barnes bullets may be a better choice for larger/heavier game but I haven't had the opportunity to try and probably won't bother. I'm currently working on a 338 RUM load for a fall moose hunt. I think I'll skip the fragile and mono-metal bullets and just go with the 250gr Accubond. The 300 Accubonds didn't shoot too bad but it seems like a bit of overkill. [/QUOTE]
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