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First experience with match type bullet on game
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<blockquote data-quote="lancetkenyon" data-source="post: 1763835" data-attributes="member: 68875"><p>300Whisper, that is too bad that you experienced that type of performance. With the 6.5mm 142 SMK, did you check the pointed meplat to ensure it was open? I do that step when running a few other pointed match bullets in my (or buddies) hunting rifles. 6mm 110 SMK, .257" 131 Blackjack Ace, 6.5mm 142 & 150 SMK, 7mm 183 SMK, and .308" 210 SMK. Never had an issue when checking them.</p><p>The Berger Hybrids and OTMs seem to work phenomenally on game from the 20+ game animals we have used them on. I actually think the slightly heavier jacket is beneficial over the HVLD jacket. Yet, they still open violently, they seem to drive through. I have only had 4 match bullets that did not exit a game animal. All those were just under the offside skin. And none have gone more than 40-60 yards on a dead (no pun intended) run. I would say 80% have dropped either at the shot or within 10 yards. I think shot placement trumps any bullet design or construction in that aspect. But expending massive amounts of energy and hydrostatic shock quickly incapacitate much faster, if not near instantly.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lancetkenyon, post: 1763835, member: 68875"] 300Whisper, that is too bad that you experienced that type of performance. With the 6.5mm 142 SMK, did you check the pointed meplat to ensure it was open? I do that step when running a few other pointed match bullets in my (or buddies) hunting rifles. 6mm 110 SMK, .257" 131 Blackjack Ace, 6.5mm 142 & 150 SMK, 7mm 183 SMK, and .308" 210 SMK. Never had an issue when checking them. The Berger Hybrids and OTMs seem to work phenomenally on game from the 20+ game animals we have used them on. I actually think the slightly heavier jacket is beneficial over the HVLD jacket. Yet, they still open violently, they seem to drive through. I have only had 4 match bullets that did not exit a game animal. All those were just under the offside skin. And none have gone more than 40-60 yards on a dead (no pun intended) run. I would say 80% have dropped either at the shot or within 10 yards. I think shot placement trumps any bullet design or construction in that aspect. But expending massive amounts of energy and hydrostatic shock quickly incapacitate much faster, if not near instantly. [/QUOTE]
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