Nephew just shot a very large Idaho whitetail. Skinned out, legs and head removed the carcas still weighed 160 lbs, we estimate live weight at 300. It was shot at approx 80 yards with a .243 using 85 gr TSX pushed by a stiff charge of IMR 4831. Broke one shoulder, destroyed both lungs and exited with a 1 " hole. Dead on the spot.
Will post some pictures as soon as we get home. Nephew is 16 and he couldn't be happier. Taxidermist in Moscow Idaho said its the biggest whitetail he has seen in 40 years.
I was impressed by the amount of internal damage done by that combo.
Lefty C
