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<blockquote data-quote="Bravo 4" data-source="post: 2847823" data-attributes="member: 8873"><p>You need to be more specific on caliber, weight, cartridge, and distances. Not all of the same bullet brand acts the same across the board, whether that's different calibers or different weights in the same caliber. A 225 grain SST from a .338 WinMag is not the same as a 150 gr SST from a .300 WinMag. Also a 162 gr in 7mm will act differently than a 139 gr. I'd shoot elk with a 7 mag loaded with the 162, but would not with the 139. I have loaded both for over 20 years. I've never seen a 139 hold together on a deer, even at somewhat reduced velocity. I've also never seen a 162 fail to fully penetrate from 40 yards to 450, even when put through a deer shoulder. Both will expand rather quickly, however the 162 has a much longer shank that holds the cup & core together.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bravo 4, post: 2847823, member: 8873"] You need to be more specific on caliber, weight, cartridge, and distances. Not all of the same bullet brand acts the same across the board, whether that’s different calibers or different weights in the same caliber. A 225 grain SST from a .338 WinMag is not the same as a 150 gr SST from a .300 WinMag. Also a 162 gr in 7mm will act differently than a 139 gr. I’d shoot elk with a 7 mag loaded with the 162, but would not with the 139. I have loaded both for over 20 years. I’ve never seen a 139 hold together on a deer, even at somewhat reduced velocity. I’ve also never seen a 162 fail to fully penetrate from 40 yards to 450, even when put through a deer shoulder. Both will expand rather quickly, however the 162 has a much longer shank that holds the cup & core together. [/QUOTE]
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