Anybody used these on large game such as moose or bear? If so, how did they do?

I'm particularly interested in the .45 caliber, .260 grain Partitions pushed to 2000-2200 fps. I'm also interested in the Barnes X pistol bullets in the same caliber. Thanks in advance for any help.


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Handgun , 2200 fps ?? I use the Nosler in the factory Win 300 Partition 45-70. They expand ,do lots of damage , and keep on going. But driving a handgun bullet at 2200 may do a lot more damage.

Partition on moose won't disappoint you. No experience with bear, but would be confident in either bullet under decent conditions..

I use the 250grain 44s alot. They are extremely accurate. They work exceptional on larger game. Deer and hogs pass through and massive damage. My brother used them on a bison. Through the lungs and two ribs bullet was under the offside hide. Perfect expansion lost about 10 grains of weight. A moose is as thick as a bison so you should be fine. If you want end to end penatration you would be better served by hardcast. But for broadside shots the partition is a great choice.

How large was the Bison? Do you have any pictures?

I will dig up the pics. Don't have them on my computer. It was just a meat hunt. We both took cows a little over 800 pounds. Someday I want a big bull like your avatar. The price was right and the frezzers were about empty so cows were just fine with us.

I hear what you say about meat hunting. It's just nice to see what the bullets look like after the trip; I'd like to see that as well.