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RickF -

That's a mighty fine bull!

I would continue to use the North Forks and not worry about the exit. Last year I shot a 6x6 elk with a North Fork 350g from my .45-70. Impact velocity at 213 yards is calculated at 1550fps. The bullet went through the near leg, a near rib, a far rib and came to rest under the hide on the off side, passing through three layers of hide in the process (in and out the leg before entering the chest cavity). Near perfect mushroom, excellent weight retention. The bull stood there for a few seconds and then tipped over. Couldn't ask for much better. Tried the 160g 7mm North Fork bullets this year (got back today), but no shot. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />