Klik - thanks for the info.
Dober, I agree 2 holes are preferred, and can understand your concern based on this hunt. Glad the bull died and was recovered.
In the end, all bullets that we discuss are designed to kill, most do, some better than others. True, many are drawn to speed, though I think a balance has to be struck. I.E. a 160 Barnes IMHO is not the way to go, the 185 has been proven effective, esp. in the Fed, but no doubt, they have their limits.
I'd have little concern that a 225 PT or Barnes would fail to exit on about any reasonable angled shot on elk to 350 - 400 yds w/a 338-06, WM or larger. Those rounds are better suited when the chips are down.
Any info btw on how those bullets looked hitting at that range? I assume the 3 slugs were recovered. Any info on distance traveled and shot placement?
Prolly should have used a Mashburn and 175 PTs
