Well, everyone asked the question "How do MK's perform at close range?" So, I found out.
I just returned from the ranchette, (leaving again today BTW
). I took the Lapua into the stand loaded with 250 gr MK's. I watched several does mill around about 20 yards in front of the stand for about 30 min, with some does coming as close as 6 FEET. Since here in TX we can take 3 does, I decided to test the close range MK theory.
I picked out a the largest of the bunch and shot her at a grand total of 18 yards. The doe was facing me, so I hit her tight in front the front shoulder, the bullet broke the front shoulder bone and exited about 4 inches in front of the opposing rear leg.
The bullet did well, but the jacket was found under the hide on the off side. I lost about half of the font shoulder due to bloodshot and bone fragments. no other meat was lost.
This proves two points to all of the doubters:
1. MK's work fine at close range
2. Long Range hunter do know how to get close to deer.
In summery, do matchkings work at close, just ask the doe that is cut up in the freezer.
Jim
I just returned from the ranchette, (leaving again today BTW
I picked out a the largest of the bunch and shot her at a grand total of 18 yards. The doe was facing me, so I hit her tight in front the front shoulder, the bullet broke the front shoulder bone and exited about 4 inches in front of the opposing rear leg.
The bullet did well, but the jacket was found under the hide on the off side. I lost about half of the font shoulder due to bloodshot and bone fragments. no other meat was lost.
This proves two points to all of the doubters:
1. MK's work fine at close range
2. Long Range hunter do know how to get close to deer.
In summery, do matchkings work at close, just ask the doe that is cut up in the freezer.
Jim