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Berger close range impact
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<blockquote data-quote="trhall" data-source="post: 1558517" data-attributes="member: 26233"><p>I've been using Berger 215 Hybrids for the last 8 or 9 years mostly on antelope and elk, but some mule deer in there as well. All shots have ranged from 75 - 724 yards. I shot most of them broadside behind the shoulder. One antelope was shot quartering to me just inside the shoulder entrance and behind the shoulder exit. All together right around 37 animals. All had an exit, no blow ups, none traveled more than 50 yards with most dropping within a few steps. The bull in my avatar I killed this year and is the only one I shot twice. Hit him the first time at 639 yards behind the shoulder through both lungs. He spun around and ran 50 feet and stopped. I rolled another one in 4 inches from the first going though from the opposite side and dropped him. Second shot was not necessary at all and he would have probably dropped right there on his own if I had waited but with elk , I don't wait. Especially when they are in a heavily timbered canyon.</p><p> I'll stick with the 215 Hybrid OTMs. I followed Broz's advice and ream the tip on all my hunting loads to ensure it is clear.</p><p> Here's a pic of my 2018 bull. Nice golf ball size exit hole with lung tissue hanging out and the second entrance hole 4 inches to the left.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="trhall, post: 1558517, member: 26233"] I've been using Berger 215 Hybrids for the last 8 or 9 years mostly on antelope and elk, but some mule deer in there as well. All shots have ranged from 75 - 724 yards. I shot most of them broadside behind the shoulder. One antelope was shot quartering to me just inside the shoulder entrance and behind the shoulder exit. All together right around 37 animals. All had an exit, no blow ups, none traveled more than 50 yards with most dropping within a few steps. The bull in my avatar I killed this year and is the only one I shot twice. Hit him the first time at 639 yards behind the shoulder through both lungs. He spun around and ran 50 feet and stopped. I rolled another one in 4 inches from the first going though from the opposite side and dropped him. Second shot was not necessary at all and he would have probably dropped right there on his own if I had waited but with elk , I don't wait. Especially when they are in a heavily timbered canyon. I'll stick with the 215 Hybrid OTMs. I followed Broz's advice and ream the tip on all my hunting loads to ensure it is clear. Here's a pic of my 2018 bull. Nice golf ball size exit hole with lung tissue hanging out and the second entrance hole 4 inches to the left. [/QUOTE]
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