I still have some empty deer tags that are good through Jan 1 2020... so I still have time to try out some new loads.
My Tikka 7 Mag has been doing it's Killing thing with 162 SST bullets around 3000 fps... and I have been very happy with it... BUT... I've had two good body size bucks run after being shot well in the shoulder area. One went 15 yds from a 140 yd shot. The other ran 40 yds after a 30 yd, steep angled downward shot from my 30 ft elevated tree stand position. Both bullets did not exit... nor did they bleed. Body searches. Everything before these have been DRT. I know I can't have a 100% killing combo, but it sure makes me wonder about going to a 120 or 140 gr bullet for producing higher speeds in order to create more shock and awe.
I know for a fact that there are higher percentage of DRT Combos that are hiding in our brains. Some have been posted here already... which is awesome and appreciated very much. Everything is being considered and documented.
