29 October 2004, 02:06
Terry BlauwkampRe: Bullet Question
Before you get too carried away, try a few 225 gr Barnes TSX.
Send me your e-mail address, and I'll send you pictures of recovered bullets. [Email]tblauwkamp@superior-sales.com
I also agree with Ray, in that the Swift A-frames are "too perfect", and don't kill as well as TBBC or Noslers do.
29 October 2004, 13:53
jhaneyMy experiences are very much like Ray's. I have had great performance on cape buffalo in Africa and moose, bison and grizzly in the Yukon( 375 H&H) but on smaller animals such as ibex, caribou and sheep( .300 Weatherby) the animals went a long way with lung hits. The Swifts shot very accurately in my rifles, both the .300 and the .375, but have reluctantly gone back to Noslers in the .300. Velocity may figure into the equation as well as the size of game taken.
Jim
29 October 2004, 15:37
H TNo problem getting opinions on this forum !!
I think the overall reputation of the 250 Noslers will be hard to beat. The lighter Barnes should also be a great choice. Trophy Bonded is also a reliable killer. Just depends on what level of accuracy you need, and which of these your rifle will shoot best. Until you try it, you just never know which one will be digested best by the gun. Finally, whichever one you have a yen for !! No reason needed - just pick the one you kind of like to shoot.
28 October 2004, 09:23
AllenBoselyI having a Winchester Model 70 .338WM being built. I want to use one load from coyote to elk/moose.Of these three bullets (I know there are other good bullets but I'm starting with one of these three)All at about 2650 fps.Swift 250gr A-Frame or 275gr (@2500) Nosler @250gr or rhino 250gr.I like two holes if possible.I know for the lighter game not the ideal wt.but still should work.Also this will be my Africa plains gun. I like to shoot one gun and load a lot and become very good with it. Next project will be a .416 rem. I think. I know the Nosler front portion tends to sear off giving depper penetration. Also I like my meat' want to least damage as possible sa in bloodshot ect.. Thanks for your in put. Allen
). The 100% weight retention goal is often touted as the ultimate grail of bullet manufacturers. In reality it means nothing if the bullet does not open early enough after impact to create the widest wound channel. A perfectly expanded bullet which only achieved that the last two inches in the animal did very little indeed. But the recovered bullet always looks impressive. I take far more stock in the animals behaviour after a well placed shot than recovered bullets.