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When the X Bullet first came out I loaded up a box of 50 of 120gr in 284 for my 7Rem Mag at about 3400fps. Accuracy was around 1" and I... -
Definitely a good point
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Well, the only thing I can tell you is what I saw. I may be talking about earlier bullets than you are. I quick internet search shows...
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If I guided big bears, I would listen to folks like Mark and disregard bullet or cartridge of the week data. Nothing compares to real...
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In the early 2000s I used to hunt with a 454 casull. When I was load developing I did some penetration tests on water filled milk jugs...
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s_crockett replied to the thread 375 R vs 416 for guide backup.Interesting, but not sure what era of Barnes' copper X-Bullets you're referring to. Just FYI, when I was researching a possible trip to...
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Nosler partitions had a huge but unwarranted following. The original bullets were not bonded core bullets and the fronts would shed out...
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Interesting that the 30-06 outranked the 300 win mag at close range. Evidence that sometimes extra velocity decreases penetration due to...
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You'll also notice that the 06' is shooting a heavier slug as well. Bigger slug = deeper penetration.
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But it still outranks the 300 win mag when the ‘06 is shooting a 180 grain slug. 220 grain ranks #11. 180 ranks #12
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Oh yes, I didn't see that 300 wm in 180 down at the very bottom. Interesting...
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I think it’s because the velocity overcomes the bullets integrity. Would an A frame have changed that ranking? Owning a 338 made me...
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Years ago I was told by a old sourdough that "In Alaska, the game YOU HUNT doesn't determine the caliber, it's the game that HUNTS YOU"... -
s_crockett replied to the thread 375 R vs 416 for guide backup.For sure on that. Bullet technology today is a universe ahead of where it was in the “old days,” and a rising tide - eventually -...
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My dad was a lefty and owned a 760 in 30-06. I bought a 760 in .270 in 1975. Still have it and have taken a mountain of animals with it...
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