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My go to load in the 325 WSM is rather mild. I load 180 gr. Nosler Ballistic Tips over 62.5 gr. of W-760 for a muzzle velocity of +/- 2,850 FPS. For making meat,I prefer muzzle velocities +/- 2,800 fps or less. On hogs my preferred shot is one that is about two inches below the ear, on an imaginary line between the ear and shoulder. If done correctly, they drop and paddle and no tracking. As most of the hogs I shoot are at dark-thirty, I like the no tracking aspect.





That shot severs the spine and don't waste much meat.


However as they are constantly moving, sometimes POI ain't always where your plan.

Here's one that between the time my brain said squeeze and my finger did, this guy moved almost a foot.


entrance


exit.

This one I had to track. All in all, not too much meat damage.

Best,

GWB