|
|
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 20,810
Campfire Ranger
|
OP
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 20,810 |
You are "Guaranteed" your shot is going to be 100yards and under on Whitetails.
I've seen the plan Jane Round Nose bullets often shoot amazingly well at 100 and they have an excellent track record for that kind of work. Yet the majority don't use them.
Why?
Last edited by battue; 09/06/13.
laissez les bons temps rouler
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,038
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,038 |
You are "Guaranteed" your shot is going to be 100yards and under on Whitetails.
I've seen the plan Jane Round Nose bullets often shoot amazingly well at 100 and they have an excellent track record for that kind of work. Yet the majority don't use them.
Why? Veddy good question. I have some 30 cal 200 gr. Hornady RN's I'm thinking about selling since I have a .338 win mag, 9.3x62mm, 375 h&h, 348 winchester for my heavy work. No need in trying to turn my 30-06 into a locomotive anymore. 
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 8,643
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 8,643 |
My little Model 7 .243 shoots 100gr round tips veddy good.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 6,314
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 6,314 |
You are "Guaranteed" your shot is going to be 100yards and under on Whitetails.
I've seen the plan Jane Round Nose bullets often shoot amazingly well at 100 and they have an excellent track record for that kind of work. Yet the majority don't use them.
Why? I've actually given thought to that as of late. I have woods only days that I couldn't shoot 100 if I tried. I'd also like to bust a deer with some cast bullets in my 338 Federal. I've not checked on molds, but I'm sure I could find something.
I enjoy handguns and I really like shotguns,...but I love rifles!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 9,809
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 9,809 |
TTSX through the shoulders. Most likely DRT, and minimal, if any wasted meat.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 78,300
Campfire Oracle
|
|
Campfire Oracle
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 78,300 |
You are "Guaranteed" your shot is going to be 100yards and under on Whitetails.
I've seen the plan Jane Round Nose bullets often shoot amazingly well at 100 and they have an excellent track record for that kind of work. Yet the majority don't use them.
Why? Really good question. My experience mirrors yours, Ive shot RNs and they invariably shoot well. Anyone who casts bullets will tell you the closer to cylindrical that they get, the better they shoot. ( Hence the use of full wadcutters for target shooting.)
"...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 20,810
Campfire Ranger
|
|
OP
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 20,810 |
No doubt, but I'm running short on 130gr .308 TTSX and they have been more than a little hard to find lately. Have a lot of others that will work, but was just doing a little off the wall rambling.
Last edited by battue; 09/06/13.
laissez les bons temps rouler
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,038
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,038 |
You are "Guaranteed" your shot is going to be 100yards and under on Whitetails.
I've seen the plan Jane Round Nose bullets often shoot amazingly well at 100 and they have an excellent track record for that kind of work. Yet the majority don't use them.
Why? Really good question. My experience mirrors yours, Ive shot RNs and they invariably shoot well. Anyone who casts bullets will tell you the closer to cylindrical that they get, the better they shoot. ( Hence the use of full wadcutters for target shooting.) Now come on ingwe. I'm thinking these are pretty cylindrical (cigar if you will ....). But I don't know if I can get the dang things to shoot worth a hoot in any of my 30 cals. I just keep them around for the cool factor  ..: ![[Linked Image]](http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x401/chiefbsa/012-19.jpg) 250 gr. barnes, shown with a 308 win case for size comparison...
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 10,443
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 10,443 |
Clearly, you just dont get it. You MUST be able to shoot 1,000 yards even IF you are "guaranteed" a shot at 100 or less... Its all about the ability to shoot further donchaknow...
30-06 till i die, the greatest round ever! I carry a gun because a cop is too heavy! CEO of a Turdlike People: Turds & Tats Division... (per Ingwe )
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 78,300
Campfire Oracle
|
|
Campfire Oracle
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 78,300 |
Cant help you on that! Ive shot 220 gr RN solids in a .30-06 and of course 175 RN solids in a 7x57, plus 300 gr. soft and solid in a .375, and 180 gr. softs RNs in a .300 H&H...all shot excellent...the 180 gr in the .300 H&H was scary accurate....
"...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 13,000
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 13,000 |
Round nosed bullets don't suddenly drop from the air at a certain distance while their spitzer siblings fly on, laughing in haughty superiority With a RN bullet you just need to be better at estimating the range and figuring, out and then compensating for, the bullet drop.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 60,116
Campfire Kahuna
|
Campfire Kahuna
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 60,116 |
And we MUST work up a load that averages 1/2" accuracy for shooting at 100 yards or less. Otherwise we won't be able to hit them in exactly the middle of the correct rib, or precisely up the bunghole.
“Montana seems to me to be what a small boy would think Texas is like from hearing Texans.”
John Steinbeck
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 78,300
Campfire Oracle
|
|
Campfire Oracle
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 78,300 |
And we MUST work up a load that averages 1/2" accuracy for shooting at 100 yards or less. Otherwise we won't be able to hit them in exactly the middle of the correct rib, or precisely up the bunghole. Call me whimsical, but I detect a hint of facetiousness......
"...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 6,314
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 6,314 |
No doubt, but I'm running short on 130gr .308 TTSX and they have been more than a little hard to find lately. Have a lot of others that will work, but was just doing a little off the wall rambling. You need something for the Kimber/Savage?
I enjoy handguns and I really like shotguns,...but I love rifles!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 8,896
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 8,896 |
The Hornady 117 Round Nose shot really well in a pard's Pre '64 257 Roberts. He stacked up a pile of game with it.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,038
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,038 |
And we MUST work up a load that averages 1/2" accuracy for shooting at 100 yards or less. Otherwise we won't be able to hit them in exactly the middle of the correct rib, or precisely up the bunghole. A big pill up the bunghole always works doesn't it......
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 96,140
Campfire Oracle
|
|
Campfire Oracle
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 96,140 |
Sounds like a suppository.
Life Member SCI
Life Member DSC
Member New Mexico Shooting Sports Association
Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell
Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard
Ken
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 20,810
Campfire Ranger
|
|
OP
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 20,810 |
Thanks, but I'm good. Have 50 left, but I have more than a little of others that will work, but just may try something different for kicks.
Appreciate the offer.
laissez les bons temps rouler
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 478
Campfire Member
|
|
Campfire Member
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 478 |
You are "Guaranteed" your shot is going to be 100yards and under on Whitetails.
I've seen the plan Jane Round Nose bullets often shoot amazingly well at 100 and they have an excellent track record for that kind of work. Yet the majority don't use them.
Where I'm deer hunting locally from a tree stand, I'd be lucky to get 75 yards. I'll be using the 8mm 170 Hornady round noses. Near enough to the same POI and speed of the 175 Sierras load @100 yards and below. I really dont know. I was rather upset when Sierra discontinued the 6.5mm 160 SMP. Here's the email reply; Paul,
You are right - that was a great bullet. The trouble was, it did not sell.
When we made a run, it would take us years to sell it and that is taking up valuable floor space and capital. If a bullet does not pay for itself, then we have to let it go. As proof of this, we discontinued that bullet at the beginning of 2005 and did not sell the last of them until mid-2006. That was 5 1/2 years ago and we still have people that are just now noticing.
I am sorry, we loved all those SSP bullets, but they just did not sell. We needed that money and floor space for faster turning bullets.
We hung onto them longer than we probably should have, but we were hoping people would discover how great they were and buy more. It just did not happen.
Matt
Sierra Bullets
My unqualified 2 cents.
Last edited by Paulh; 09/06/13.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,038
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,038 |
Sounds like a suppository.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
|
|
|
|
|
624 members (10gaugeman, 10Glocks, 02bfishn, 1234, 007FJ, 12344mag, 58 invisible),
2,624
guests, and
1,361
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,191,724
Posts18,475,806
Members73,942
| |
Most Online11,491
Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|
![[Linked Image]](http://s1180.photobucket.com/user/chiefbsa/media/012-19.jpg.html)
