I have 20 some dead elk with 140 class match bullets. Every one was just like this.
Originally Posted by BrentD
I would not buy something that runs on any kind of primer given the possibility of primer shortages and even regulations. In fact, why not buy a flintlock? Really. Rocks aren't going away anytime soon.
My daughter used the 143gr eld-x from her PRC on last falls spike bull. One shot 220yds broke both shoulders and took out the lungs. Done deal in about 10 seconds.
Nope. Check at 13 to 14 second mark, as you can watch trace and see the impact point
Yep, but a bit farther back than ideal.
That was my first thought as well, but that bull doesn't seem to me to be a complete broadside shot. Look and see the position off the far front leg. Not a bad shot at all, IF, that is where they were aiming... Stayed away from big bones, and still lethal...We don't know this for certain because there was a second shot. Only a autopsy, bullet path, etc... would give the full story.
Anyone know the distance of the shot? If it was mentioned, I missed it. Agree the first shot was back a bit, but body language of the bull, to me anyway, said he was mortally wounded. Classic looking around, slow turn, not as panicked as the others. But the hunter absolutely did everything right, especially a fine follow up shot. If it doesn’t fall immediately, anchor the animal to the ground before you contemplate whether the first one was enough. The follow ups seem to most times be more difficult because of animal movement, hunter excitement, etc. Mighty fine bull! Just my humble opinions, FWIW.
Sportsman's Warehouse commissioned Barnes Bullets to make a special, run of 6.5 PRC Vor-Tx ammo. It's pushing a 130 gr TSX BT to 3010 fps from a 24" barrel. It uses Lapua brass. No blue tip. It's the non-tipped TSX bullet.
Sportsman's Warehouse commissioned Barnes Bullets to make a special, run of 6.5 PRC Vor-Tx ammo. It's pushing a 130 gr TSX BT to 3010 fps from a 24" barrel. It uses Lapua brass. No blue tip. It's the non-tipped TSX bullet.