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<blockquote data-quote="Petersen" data-source="post: 2334589" data-attributes="member: 8372"><p>As mentioned above, any match style bullet used in hunting should have the tip worked over to make sure it is open. It is common to find one or two in each box where the cavity is not open on. these are set aside for paper, or shooting rocks. </p><p></p><p>Distance you are shooting and associated muzzle velocity at impact is extremely important. I believe the SMK has a little thicker jacket then others advertised for hunting, and we see thicker jacketed bullets fail at lower velocities where they resist to opening up. They can also be less forgiving when shot placement is off. </p><p></p><p>I have used them in the 300 gr. SMK, but not considering using them in any other application (non-tipped versions). As said above, that 300smk was the only option for a length of time in the big 338s. I have also tried the 300 gr. berger EH recently, I like the better BC and it dropped a bull in his tracks at 730 yards, but I've also done the same thing with 300 SMK on bull elk. </p><p></p><p>Just my preference, if others feel good about other applications w/SMKs, party on and do your thing. The tipped varieties may be better to ensure the bullet opens consistently and at lower velocities.</p><p></p><p>The original post is a 180 yard shot in the vitals. I'd be surprised if any bullet would fail in that case. Credit to the hunter for making a good shot at close range.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Petersen, post: 2334589, member: 8372"] As mentioned above, any match style bullet used in hunting should have the tip worked over to make sure it is open. It is common to find one or two in each box where the cavity is not open on. these are set aside for paper, or shooting rocks. Distance you are shooting and associated muzzle velocity at impact is extremely important. I believe the SMK has a little thicker jacket then others advertised for hunting, and we see thicker jacketed bullets fail at lower velocities where they resist to opening up. They can also be less forgiving when shot placement is off. I have used them in the 300 gr. SMK, but not considering using them in any other application (non-tipped versions). As said above, that 300smk was the only option for a length of time in the big 338s. I have also tried the 300 gr. berger EH recently, I like the better BC and it dropped a bull in his tracks at 730 yards, but I've also done the same thing with 300 SMK on bull elk. Just my preference, if others feel good about other applications w/SMKs, party on and do your thing. The tipped varieties may be better to ensure the bullet opens consistently and at lower velocities. The original post is a 180 yard shot in the vitals. I'd be surprised if any bullet would fail in that case. Credit to the hunter for making a good shot at close range. [/QUOTE]
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