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Energy or bullet diameter most important?
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<blockquote data-quote="cabelasken" data-source="post: 2751048" data-attributes="member: 117774"><p>My vote is for proper bullet design. I've now seen 4 instances where an elk has been properly hit with a 7 RM, 300 Weatherby twice, and 300 WSM and the bullets did not hold together. All had plenty of energy at impact at the ranges attempted, but the store bought economy ones did not do their job. We were able to recover 3 of the 4 animals, but the 4th escaped with the herd. I've been a reloader for the past 45 years and have seen great advancements in bullets and powders over that time. I believe if you don't reload, at least select for your hunt one of the premium bullets that are known to perform well on game no matter what caliber you use.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cabelasken, post: 2751048, member: 117774"] My vote is for proper bullet design. I've now seen 4 instances where an elk has been properly hit with a 7 RM, 300 Weatherby twice, and 300 WSM and the bullets did not hold together. All had plenty of energy at impact at the ranges attempted, but the store bought economy ones did not do their job. We were able to recover 3 of the 4 animals, but the 4th escaped with the herd. I've been a reloader for the past 45 years and have seen great advancements in bullets and powders over that time. I believe if you don't reload, at least select for your hunt one of the premium bullets that are known to perform well on game no matter what caliber you use. [/QUOTE]
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