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Post by handgunhuntingafield on Mar 14, 2024 4:48:05 GMT -5
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Post by 45MAN on Mar 14, 2024 7:13:34 GMT -5
INTERESTING AND INFORMATIVE.
ANOTHER SIDE OF THE COIN RE MONO-METAL BULLETS WOULD BE A STUDY USING THE "SOLIDS" (NON-EXPANDING/NON-FRACTURING).
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Post by bula on Mar 14, 2024 7:55:35 GMT -5
Well written and thank you for the big share ! The only mono metal I tried was the Lehigh WFN-like solid in my 480. The slight taper at base allowed minimal flare as you said. I used Longshot, was happy with the load but no game taken. Congrats on the game taken, and GOOD SHOOTING !
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Post by bigbore5 on Mar 14, 2024 11:25:16 GMT -5
I've always been really skeptical of the all copper bullets. Guess I might get some to try.
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Post by James on Mar 14, 2024 15:19:52 GMT -5
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Post by foxtrapper on Mar 14, 2024 15:32:28 GMT -5
Excellent info!
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Post by x101airborne on Mar 15, 2024 6:09:07 GMT -5
Cant put a price on real world experience. That article I am sure was expensive for the author but saves the rest of us a LOT of money. As many African hunters (and others) have said, the bullet is the cheapest part of the hunt.
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Post by handgunhuntingafield on Mar 15, 2024 7:10:24 GMT -5
Cant put a price on real world experience. That article I am sure was expensive for the author but saves the rest of us a LOT of money. As many African hunters (and others) have said, the bullet is the cheapest part of the hunt. Close to a 4k personal investment. And all done on purpose without sponsors so there was no bias. |
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Post by hgunhtr on Mar 15, 2024 20:36:52 GMT -5
Nice write up, thanks for the very informative rundown.
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Post by wyomingnimrod on Mar 15, 2024 22:53:16 GMT -5
Superb essay and excellent information. Thank you sir! |
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Post by contender on Mar 16, 2024 8:31:45 GMT -5
An excellent read. Thanks!
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Post by zeus on Mar 16, 2024 14:42:07 GMT -5
Another piece of info that not everyone knows on the Cutting Edge bullets. The Laser that is used by all of the extreme long range shooters was designed as a hunting bullet. But during some testing in Vegas area they found that it was the most consistent bullet ever over the Doppler radar with all the bullets landing in a small area out at 2-3 miles that day. So we started using them in ELR and the rest is history. It is THE bullet in several calibers. The Laser is a great hunting bullet from a rifle. Petals come off a few inches in on animal then the base plows through.
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Post by wyomingnimrod on Mar 16, 2024 17:43:42 GMT -5
Another piece of info that not everyone knows on the Cutting Edge bullets. The Laser that is used by all of the extreme long range shooters was designed as a hunting bullet. But during some testing in Vegas area they found that it was the most consistent bullet ever over the Doppler radar with all the bullets landing in a small area out at 2-3 miles that day. So we started using them in ELR and the rest is history. It is THE bullet in several calibers. The Laser is a great hunting bullet from a rifle. Petals come off a few inches in on animal then the base plows through. That is awesome info, Zeus. Will the base typically penetrate fully through and exit elk sized critters at more challenging angles than broadside? |
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Post by zeus on Mar 16, 2024 17:56:08 GMT -5
Another piece of info that not everyone knows on the Cutting Edge bullets. The Laser that is used by all of the extreme long range shooters was designed as a hunting bullet. But during some testing in Vegas area they found that it was the most consistent bullet ever over the Doppler radar with all the bullets landing in a small area out at 2-3 miles that day. So we started using them in ELR and the rest is history. It is THE bullet in several calibers. The Laser is a great hunting bullet from a rifle. Petals come off a few inches in on animal then the base plows through. That is awesome info, Zeus. Will the base typically penetrate fully through and exit elk sized critters at more challenging angles than broadside? I had one go through about 3 feet of elk on a quartering shot and stop in hide on front of offside shoulder. The other on that trip was through both shoulders. Pass through dropped at the shot, the quartering one made it three steps. 300Win. Distance was enough that speed of bullets had come down a good bit. |
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Post by wyomingnimrod on Mar 16, 2024 21:05:49 GMT -5
That is awesome info, Zeus. Will the base typically penetrate fully through and exit elk sized critters at more challenging angles than broadside? I had one go through about 3 feet of elk on a quartering shot and stop in hide on front of offside shoulder. The other on that trip was through both shoulders. Pass through dropped at the shot, the quartering one made it three steps. 300Win. Distance was enough that speed of bullets had come down a good bit. That works, especially if at a decent range. Nice. |
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