SST performance on Game - 11/01/04
Well this is the first year I have used the Hornady SST 250 Gr bullet behind 110 gr of T7 in my 50 cal. Bullet shot great on the range in terms of groups and the velocity/trajectory proved to be better than my old load 240XTP.
After putting 2 into animals this fall I am satisfied but expected a bit more in expansion. The bullets on both animals - Mule Deer passed completely through the ribs and vitals. The exit and entrance holes were virtually the same diameter which leads me to believe expansion was really no different than the Xtp's. In Deer # 1 a 100 yards broadside shot the bullet went through the mid lungs and the deer limbed a few yards before dropping. Deer #2 at 161 yards the bullet took out lower lobes of lung and top of the heart was affected she managed to make it about 70 yards before piling up. Due to shot location the bloodtrail was very visible though.
I am not displeased just expected a bit more in wound channel. I thought I'd share my experiences and wondered what others have found with regards to the SST or Shockwaves.
After putting 2 into animals this fall I am satisfied but expected a bit more in expansion. The bullets on both animals - Mule Deer passed completely through the ribs and vitals. The exit and entrance holes were virtually the same diameter which leads me to believe expansion was really no different than the Xtp's. In Deer # 1 a 100 yards broadside shot the bullet went through the mid lungs and the deer limbed a few yards before dropping. Deer #2 at 161 yards the bullet took out lower lobes of lung and top of the heart was affected she managed to make it about 70 yards before piling up. Due to shot location the bloodtrail was very visible though.
I am not displeased just expected a bit more in wound channel. I thought I'd share my experiences and wondered what others have found with regards to the SST or Shockwaves.