25-06
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I've killed more than 30 deer with 25 caliber (mostly 257 Roberts). Several were shot with Nosler ballistic tip, but they expand so much that they do a lot of damage that results in meat loss. I tried them to eliminate the blunting of the tips in the magazine.
So for deer and antelope now I just use 100 gr. Sierra spitzer boattail over IMR 4350 powder in my 25-06. I like the expansion and penetration. But I don't shoot through the shoulder, I stay behind it to minimize the damage. I catch the back of the lungs, and the hydrodynamic shock wave usually splits the liver open. They drop very quickly and I have almost no bloodshot meat to deal with. Needless to say, I only take broadside shots.
So for deer and antelope now I just use 100 gr. Sierra spitzer boattail over IMR 4350 powder in my 25-06. I like the expansion and penetration. But I don't shoot through the shoulder, I stay behind it to minimize the damage. I catch the back of the lungs, and the hydrodynamic shock wave usually splits the liver open. They drop very quickly and I have almost no bloodshot meat to deal with. Needless to say, I only take broadside shots.
number2onmyshoe
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48.4 grains of H4831 with a 120 gr Speer Grand Slam gives me the best accuracy out of my Remington 700 & is my primary whitetail load
This is a 100 grain Barnes X bullet that was shot at 3200 fps muzzle velocity into a 168 lb. whitetail buck at 190 yards. It was a "quartering to" shot. The bullet entered the upper right shoulder and was recovered from under the skin about midway down the back side of the left rear leg. There are a lot of good bullets out there but these may be one of the best.
Sidewinder72
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I think 110 accubonds and H4831sc is a great combination. Anywhere between 47 and 51 grains. Whatever your rifle likes best. Good hunting
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