Post by: huntnfmly on August 25, 2021, 05:39:02 PM
Was curious what you all think we will be hunting out of a blind if presented with a shot it will be about 20 yards
I seen some reviews about those blowing up on impact if going to fast
Thanks in advance
Post by: MountainDevil54 on August 25, 2021, 06:34:46 PM
My dads elk at 140 yards with 100gr bh209. Great performance on this elk, but at your distances, you're not going to be happy.
Post by: duckmen1 on August 25, 2021, 06:47:19 PM
Also Harvester is a great company with great customer service. They treat their customers well.
Post by: Sabotloader on August 25, 2021, 07:14:05 PM
I bought some .50 cal 300 grain aero lites for my daughters elk hunt
Was curious what you all think we will be hunting out of a blind if presented with a shot it will be about 20 yards
I seen some reviews about those blowing up on impact if going to fast
Thanks in advance
While the Aerolite is probably strongest Power Belt - I still do not have a lot of faith
There might be a similar and better bullet available soon... you might want to consider the Hornady 290 Bore Driver
https://www.hornady.com/muzzleloading/bore-driver-ftx#!/
(https://i.postimg.cc/pTgggcdP/new-hornady-bore-driver-ftx-muzzleloading-bullets-12.png)
Really looks good
Post by: huntnfmly on August 25, 2021, 08:47:00 PM
Post by: huntnfmly on August 25, 2021, 09:11:45 PM
I have several boxes of those And they worked great on both daughters mule deer
Thanks again for the insight it’s very much appreciated
Post by: Sabotloader on August 26, 2021, 07:20:25 AM
Hey guys how about the hornady 250gr sst bullets?
I have several boxes of those And they worked great on both daughters mule deer
Thanks again for the insight it’s very much appreciated
Dang! If you got em - use them! I am not the biggest fan of pointy bullets in a ML but again if they have worked for you - use em!
Post by: MountainDevil54 on August 26, 2021, 09:44:51 AM
Post by: huntnfmly on August 26, 2021, 11:45:01 AM
@Sabotloader what is it about the pointy bullets you don’t like in muzzy?
You have way more experience than I and have done a lot of testing and I always enjoy you write ups and findings
Post by: huntnfmly on August 26, 2021, 02:07:58 PM
Post by: Sabotloader on August 26, 2021, 02:12:24 PM
Thanks again everyone
@Sabotloader what is it about the pointy bullets you don’t like in muzzy?
You have way more experience than I and have done a lot of testing and I always enjoy you write ups and findings
First off need to say that FG is correct about PB bullets. I had the PowerBelt Platinum in mind when I made that statement.
Pointy bullets... Yes pointy bullets will tend to increase the bullets BC and will help its ballistic performance over a given range. And that really appeals to rifle hunters. For myself .. only... the BC is not as important shooting ML's as it is to long range center fire rifles.
I use a normal ML and my max range hunting is 200-250 yards. Over that distance I really want a bullet that makes and felt impact on the animal and also continues through the body expending and creating internal damage.
Pointy bullets have a real possibility of passing completely through an animal, especially a deer, and not really get fully expanded before it is out of the body and continuing down range. Not always! but, I am unable to predict when. With that in mind I choose to use a more blunt nose to insure impact and expansion.
I am not a ballistician so I can not explain it in their language. So in my simple way I suggest this: in your mind or in real fill a bucket full of water - then drop a pointy object into the bucket. Then drop a blunt object into the water which one creates the larger splash or disruption of the surface.
Several years ago when I changed Controlled Fracturing bullets I tried to create a short article for an explanation. I will see if I can find it and add it to this response.
This is the write up:
The Hunting bullet should be the most lethal big game hunting bullet available. The bullet design should allow the bullet to penetrate 2” to 3”, through bone or tissue, before it starts to expand the petals. After the bullet starts to expand or shed it petals it should adversely affect all the surrounding internal organs. The combination between the expansion of the bullet and/or release of the petals and the creation of hydrostatic shock produces a massive wound cavity within the vital area (internal organs) that can be 13” to 15” long. I believe that in most case the bullet should pass through the body providing a secondary exit hole for blood and debris. This massive wound cavity results in the animal dropping fast since most go into shock after such a tremendous blow. Those animals that don’t go down immediately will soon succumb to blood pressure loss and/or organ failure producing a quick ethical kill. Using a bullet matching this description will normally result in an animal that goes down fast so you can enjoy the results of your hunt without having to track the wounded animal after the shot.
I have several pics of the results... but not sure they would really show the true results.
Post by: huntnfmly on August 26, 2021, 05:23:00 PM