Originally Posted by Ringman
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how high is the confidence level that this bullet will penetrate "through-and-through" on elk - including one shoulder - at 135 yards? At 165 yards?


I have no doubt what so ever. Also have no doubt you could get at least 100 feet per second more velocity from that combo.
My general practice is to not handload until things squeak. Since I'm not attempting to assure bullet's expansion, I doubt the small velocity increase available would be necessary.

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