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Hey guys, Well after weeks of frustration, I FINALLY got a deer this year! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() [ 12-17-2002, 08:24: Message edited by: Gary T ] | ||
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![]() ![]() not sure why they didnt work.... | |||
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Thanks again, Mike. Sometime if you've got the time, I'd be interested in learning how you post the picture(s) directly. ![]() ![]() | |||
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Gary- Thanks for posting the details -- and congrats on "blooding" the 6x50R-Bellm barrel! I have found that the little 6mms seldom leave much of a blood trail, but they are effective nonetheless. I have used a 6mm-.223 (6x45) in one form or another for many years, but I have found myself passing on a few shots. Two weekends ago, on a drawing hunt, I passed on a doe right at dark with my 15" 6x45 VVCG Contender barrel. The range was about 100 yards, and I had a good rest. But had I been using one of my 6.5s or 7mms, I would not have hesitated. Usually, if I have a 6mm along, I use it in the morning only but for some reason or another, I flip-flopped things this time. That little Sierra SSP bullet really performed well for you. It's may favorite hunting bullet in the 6mm single shots, and I use it on everything from vermin to deer. Mike: I, too, would like to know how you directly post the photos. You have bailed me out on a number of occasions by posting for me, and your help is always appreciated... | |||
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Gary, What do you mean it didn't work? One good shot. Excellent ![]() Best wishes for the holiday and New Year. | |||
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Hey, Gary, Congratulations! Sorry it happened so fast the deer didn't know it was dead! All the best. Mike | |||
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As an after thought, you should be good for a few more fps with the 6mmx50 R Bellm. Should you perhaps "throttle up" a bit more, or are you where you need to be. Reason I ask is that as I recall, standard 6mmx223 Rem. is good for about 2700 with 80 gr. bullets. I need to look at the 6x50 data again to see what it maxed out at in the longer barrels. Unfortunately, I don't have any 14" data to refer to. I know opinions will flair up, but my bud in MO uses nothing heavier than 70 gr. bullets in 6mm Contender barrels, and he is shooting larger cases still and from 18" barrels. He isn't interested in blood trails, just deer that drop. A good combination might be a slightly tougher 70 gr. bullet with more fps going for it. This might give more damage while still exiting. Does Barnes make a 70 gr. X bullet in 6mm? Just a thought... Mike | |||
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I'm personally interested in a 6.5x50R in a carbine barrel (22"). | |||
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quote:Far as I know, they only have a new 72gr.{not an X bullet} The New Varmint Bullet from Barnes features solid dry film lubricating. The new Barnes Burner VLC Varmint Bullet is a copper-Jacketed, lead core hollow point coated with a solid dry film lubricant. 85gr. is the lightest in the X bullet. | |||
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Hey guys, Just wanted to address some of your comments/questions. Bobby, yeah, the bullet performed very well w/ the entrance/exit wounds. From what you've seen, it sounds as if my experience w/ little blood trail is typical for this caliber. Little blood trail may not be an issue in some situations, but for me it usually is. ![]() ![]() Mike, I bet you're right in that I'll be able to get more fps w/ the 80 gr bullet; don't think I've had enough tiime yet to find a higher velocity load. ![]() Jules is right--Barnes doensn't make a 70 gr X-Bullet in 6 mm, just 85 and 90 gr. Bottom line-the bullet/gun appears to have performed quite well, but maybe the shooter (me) needs to exhibit better judgment when choosing a tool for a specific job. ![]() ![]() | |||
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That's exactly what I'm looking to use mine on - coyotes. I've got some high rings on the way and then loading / testing starts for real. think I'll stick with the lighter bullets and crank the velocity up to max w/o preasure signs. Any idea's on the best pelt bullet? For summer time I'll probably go to the v-max's or nosler bt's. :-) Thanks for the story Gary - AND for the load info. Steve | |||
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