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<blockquote data-quote="Firecat" data-source="post: 405233" data-attributes="member: 22600"><p>Win Mag</p><p></p><p>Thanks Again. And Again I agree with those methods of thinking. The 7mm Rem Mag is a punisher and tester of bullets. The situation on the two cow elk which I had mentioned were thus. Both shots were between the 50 - 70 yard range. So, very close. Both were complete broad side shots. Shot placement on one was right in the pocket. the other was higher up about mid way and halfway back the rib cage. The results were similar on both elk. Both made it about 30 yards and left a blood trail that a blind man could follow. I only found one bullet or the remains thereof. Neither bullet made a complete pass through. They both practically disintegrated. Looking back I realize the mistake I had made was poor bullet selection.</p><p></p><p>#1. Nosler Ballistic tip bullets are not made for thick skinned game. Even if it is just a Cow.</p><p></p><p># 2. Although I did not create a fast load(The load was the minimum load in the book. It was the most accurate listed and I was 16 - 17 years old so I didn't want a punishing load) the shots were too close for that style of bullet and animal.</p><p></p><p># 3. The Load was intended for deer but utilized for all purposes at that age and experience level. Like you have mentioned and I have learned there is no "ONE" do all bullet.</p><p></p><p>My thoughts for the 2 bullets that I had selected for 25-06 were;</p><p></p><p># 1. They were the two bullets I could find for this caliber with the best BC.</p><p></p><p># 2. Both bullet designs(at least to my thinking) would be well suited to thin skinned game.</p><p></p><p># 3. Both bullets would expand reliably at close or long range with this caliber, weight and velocities.</p><p></p><p># 4. Both bullets have good reviews for success from other hunters.</p><p></p><p># 5. Both bullets are economical to shoot for hunting or target. (My biggest complaint with the Barnes that I am using now. They are great for shooting a few per year to hunt with but not to shoot a bunch at targets.)</p><p></p><p># 6. I enjoy this Rifle and Caliber. Not to mention that it shoots under .5 moa at 100 yards and I consider it capable to shoot beyond my distance limits at this time.</p><p></p><p>Are there any things that I should consider that I had not thought of or mentioned. As I learn more all the time I am trying to apply it throughout. These principals will apply to each caliber I get or am involved with.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Firecat, post: 405233, member: 22600"] Win Mag Thanks Again. And Again I agree with those methods of thinking. The 7mm Rem Mag is a punisher and tester of bullets. The situation on the two cow elk which I had mentioned were thus. Both shots were between the 50 - 70 yard range. So, very close. Both were complete broad side shots. Shot placement on one was right in the pocket. the other was higher up about mid way and halfway back the rib cage. The results were similar on both elk. Both made it about 30 yards and left a blood trail that a blind man could follow. I only found one bullet or the remains thereof. Neither bullet made a complete pass through. They both practically disintegrated. Looking back I realize the mistake I had made was poor bullet selection. #1. Nosler Ballistic tip bullets are not made for thick skinned game. Even if it is just a Cow. # 2. Although I did not create a fast load(The load was the minimum load in the book. It was the most accurate listed and I was 16 - 17 years old so I didn't want a punishing load) the shots were too close for that style of bullet and animal. # 3. The Load was intended for deer but utilized for all purposes at that age and experience level. Like you have mentioned and I have learned there is no "ONE" do all bullet. My thoughts for the 2 bullets that I had selected for 25-06 were; # 1. They were the two bullets I could find for this caliber with the best BC. # 2. Both bullet designs(at least to my thinking) would be well suited to thin skinned game. # 3. Both bullets would expand reliably at close or long range with this caliber, weight and velocities. # 4. Both bullets have good reviews for success from other hunters. # 5. Both bullets are economical to shoot for hunting or target. (My biggest complaint with the Barnes that I am using now. They are great for shooting a few per year to hunt with but not to shoot a bunch at targets.) # 6. I enjoy this Rifle and Caliber. Not to mention that it shoots under .5 moa at 100 yards and I consider it capable to shoot beyond my distance limits at this time. Are there any things that I should consider that I had not thought of or mentioned. As I learn more all the time I am trying to apply it throughout. These principals will apply to each caliber I get or am involved with. [/QUOTE]
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