Post by: top pin1 on December 06, 2011, 10:38:16 PM
So I did some research and it was either round ball, buffalo bullet or power belts that fit the bill. I picked up some 348 grain hollow points pure lead. I've shot 4 animals with it now and finally this weekend I had my first non pass thru. Finally get to see what a bullet looks like after being shot.
Attached are some pics. WAY cool if you ask me. This was 26 yards at a huge cow. Hit ribs going in and going out and recovered it just under the skin on the opposite side. Even still had the plastic backing attached which they say comes off down range, must be farther then 26 yards before it comes off.
It weighed 260 grains. Only lost 88 grains.
Anyways I have no complaints on these things. All my shots have been on elk 50 yards, 88 yards and 26 yards. And the deer was 41 yards. I watched all the animals fall after getting shot. The first two elk I shot were right through the middle of the shoulder, this elk I shot just behind it. Was surprised to find this bullet.
Just thought I'd share as I've seen some bad reports on these.
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Post by: ing on December 06, 2011, 10:52:40 PM
Post by: top pin1 on December 06, 2011, 10:56:05 PM
I've killed two elk with 295gr 50 cal powerbelts with the same results, both stopped at the hide on the opposite side. They didnt hold up as well as yours but they did the job. Both elk were within 35 to 40 yards. i'm using saboted 44 cal 300gr hornady xtp's now and they've worked great on two elk and one deer.
Thats the bullet I used till Idaho changed their law. I had great luck with those and man they were accurate.
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Post by: Chukarhead on December 07, 2011, 01:15:15 PM
Congrats on the critters!
Post by: Blacklab on December 11, 2011, 10:18:56 AM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on December 11, 2011, 10:37:21 AM