White tail bullet
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MagnumManiac
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Barnes TTSX. Just because I can.
Cutting Edge, again just because I can.
Nosler ABLR…
Where do I stop…
Cutting Edge, again just because I can.
Nosler ABLR…
Where do I stop…
K.E.C. Darkside
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This, ^^^^^^^^.
From 243.........338. WOW
Maybe you can share some different bullets you would like to try, that would help to narrow down the choices.
For Deer I like Sierra, Nosler, Barnes, Berger, Apex Afterburner, Hammers...etc.
Help us to help you. Thanks
This is NOT for everybody and is often a personal choice, but my go-to bullet for all my wild game hunts is Berger's or something similar.
Trnelson
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Here's some choices, since the op asked for variety. In 6.5 the 130g berger ar hybrid tactical is the easy button. Nine twist stable, works well across the board from Grendel to 264win taken a pile of white tail from point blank to beyond 700. Just keep the impact velocity above 1800 and go collect your newest volunteer to convert into sausages. In 30 from 308 and bigger it's had to beat the tried and true 150-180g Nosler BT stuff just folds up and drops. In 300blk I've had great results with the 125g Speer tnt with its lower velocity it penetrates very well and spreads its love well, like an inside hug. For 30/06 and bigger cases the 230g berger tactical or the 215g hybrid is a great choice with the 225g ELDM as a solid option as well.
Jeez, 9 Twist... hmm. Start at 7mm 162 ELD-M and X and 168g Berger VLD hunting. Better be on your A-Game if you want to shoot past 600 where things get exponentially more difficult. Your goal is 3.5" groups at 600 yards or BETTER!
Rumup
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I've got plenty of my own opinions and reasons for why i shoot what I shoot
Just interested in what other people would choose and why
I've mostly hunted with Hornady 139gr and 162gr SST's, and Nosler 120gr, 140gr and 150gr Ballistic Tips and Silvertips, on 7mm cartridges.
Last 3 years I've hunted with the Berger Hybrid Hunters, 150gr in the 7mm-08, and the 168gr on the 7mm Rem Mag, and they performed great. Last fall killed a mulie at 556 yds, one shot and done with the 7mm-08 and the 150gr Hybrid. Even though it was going a little below 1,800 fps upon impact, damage to lungs was impressive.
Personally, I was disappointed by the Accubonds, as they failed to cause enough damage to the lungs on a couple of kills.
As mentioned on previous posts though, there are tons of options out there.
Last 3 years I've hunted with the Berger Hybrid Hunters, 150gr in the 7mm-08, and the 168gr on the 7mm Rem Mag, and they performed great. Last fall killed a mulie at 556 yds, one shot and done with the 7mm-08 and the 150gr Hybrid. Even though it was going a little below 1,800 fps upon impact, damage to lungs was impressive.
Personally, I was disappointed by the Accubonds, as they failed to cause enough damage to the lungs on a couple of kills.
As mentioned on previous posts though, there are tons of options out there.
TXWinBrown
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Nosler partitions, that's all I've ever shot whitetail with.
DLJ6
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I have high hopes for the 143grn Norma
Bondstrike that I am fixing to try in my 6.5x55
And 6.5 PRC. After 50yrs of white-tail hunting I started taking high shoulder shots last year and was impressed with the results.
Bondstrike that I am fixing to try in my 6.5x55
And 6.5 PRC. After 50yrs of white-tail hunting I started taking high shoulder shots last year and was impressed with the results.
std7mag
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For 40 years my go to bullet is and has been the Nosler Ballistic Tip.
The only other bullet that I trust for one shot kills is the Berger VLD.
I've tried others through the years.
But keep coming back to those two.
As for the ABLR, I like the way they shoot long range. But their terminal performance at closer range was lacking.
The only other bullet that I trust for one shot kills is the Berger VLD.
I've tried others through the years.
But keep coming back to those two.
As for the ABLR, I like the way they shoot long range. But their terminal performance at closer range was lacking.
emp1953
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Nosler AB
Nosler Partition
Swift Scirocco
Swift A-frame
Barnes
Sierra
Hornady ELDx
etc etc etc
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Interesting that you have no caliber preference, but whatever the chambering it needs to be a nine twist? The 165 Sierra TGK would be tied for first...in every caliber it's made in. 180 Bergers and 124 hammers and 150 Noslers are also tied, again in all calibers they are made in. I feel like I am missing a few
