Helped a buddy’s son reload for his 30-06 to hunt a rut bull elk tag last month. He specifically wanted to use 180 gr Partitions, but I only had Protected Pt blems which we used. He’s slightly built so I used a below book max load likely in mid 2600’s. He shot a nice 5x5 at 70 yds right behind shoulder broadside. Double lunger clipping a rib on exit. His dad—my buddy—said exit would looked similar to entry. Lungs were toast. Bull made it about 75 yards before his legs gave.
I don’t think the Prot Pt are tougher construction (due to their stated use in 300 Win Mag) but is that wrong?
