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SAS: I think your assessment is spot on�Ive only offered a 'sample of one'�Im gonna try a few more myself...
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SAS, that exit hole youre showing is what i was expecting to get. i bet we're shooting at the same velocity too (im using 26 g varget). the rabbit was about 120 yds downrange Groundhog was 125ish. 26.2 of Varget. Pretty darn close...
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You know cameras are much smaller now,than when you had them in the 1860's.
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SAS: I think your assessment is spot on�Ive only offered a 'sample of one'�Im gonna try a few more myself... I wasn't disputing you in any way. I think others misinterpreted you post. I was actually agreeing with you. I'm gonna shot a deer with the bullet within the next week and see what happens!
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The bullet retained 60 of 64 grains...hardly "grenaded" in my opinion. One guy, two bullets and one dead deer. I'd not give up so easily. The first pic is a groundhog killed with the 64 BSB. The second pic is the exit hole. Far from an exploding bullet IMO. I expect the damage upon entrance was due to frontal diameter. The bullet is fairly blunt. Here is a pic of the bullet sectioned. I did this as soon as I grabbed some to see what they looked like inside. I doubt they'll blow up easily. Nice. What type of groups you getting with those in your Kimber? A new Kimber Montana 223 is going to be my xmas present to myself.
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SAS: I think your assessment is spot on�Ive only offered a 'sample of one'�Im gonna try a few more myself... I wasn't disputing you in any way. I think others misinterpreted you post. I was actually agreeing with you. I'm gonna shot a deer with the bullet within the next week and see what happens! No worries SAS�..Always figured if you disputed me, it would be loud, and profane. Something like YOU STUPID #@!&*^%$#!!!!!!
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Nice. What type of groups you getting with those in your Kimber? A new Kimber Montana 223 is going to be my xmas present to myself. [/quote] I need one as well (Montana .223)...
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You know cameras are much smaller now,than when you had them in the 1860's. First off: GFY Secondly, just for you guys, I went to my office, picked up my camera, and took this pic of the 64 gr Nosler Bullet in question.
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Nothing explosive-looking about that one as far as I can see. Looks like it held together as designed and mushroomed perfectly. Can't wait to try one of them on a doe myself.
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Nope, it sure didn't 'grenade'�.but damage was all out of proportion to bullet hole That said Ive noticed a recurrent phenomenon with TSXs��.Placed precisely through the ribs, well forward of the diaphragm, they pop the diaphragm more often than not, and when I start dressing the animal south to north I see all kinds of blood in the gut cavity and usually say 'WTF?" My sample of one with this bullet implies something similar�.
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Someday when my .22 grows up I hope it can shoot the Nosler 64.
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BD, you know�..it will kick a LOT harder than CB caps�..
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You know cameras are much smaller now,than when you had them in the 1860's. First off: GFY Secondly, just for you guys, I went to my office, picked up my camera, and took this pic of the 64 gr Nosler Bullet in question. Got a "GFY" from Ingwe,life is good.
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I've popped my share of diaphragms too.....
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You know cameras are much smaller now,than when you had them in the 1860's. First off: GFY Secondly, just for you guys, I went to my office, picked up my camera, and took this pic of the 64 gr Nosler Bullet in question. That looks good!
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I've popped my share of diaphragms too..... Don't show us pictures of your mushroom....
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Glad to hear its not just me Scott�..never figured the phenomena out,but it damn sure happens frequently, and doesn't affect the meat or the ultimate outcome�just a curiosity �...
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Uh-oh�getting old here�I think I just missed a double entendre�...
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"Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"
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Schitt I hate getting old�.
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