WampusCat

Anyone send one toward a critter yet? Punch any paper?

Gonna make me hijack my own thread with a statement like that. Haha. I've never fooled with vihtavori stuff cause it's more expensive but mostly cause I really like hodgdons extreme line. I'll send you a PM.

Thanks azhamill 308Nut, what barrel length and powder gets you those numbers?

Good to hear. I was bummed when I saw the 6.5 offering was only 130 gr with .518 G1. I think it will be the ticket for my all purpose AR load in the 77 gr .224 though.

I may have a slight problem as well... Its hard to pick an absolute most prized but I'd lean towards the late season Cinnamon or Bull Canvasbacks. Prime Shoveler and Can from a few years back. The boot lips usually get a pass except late season when they're dressed to impress. Such a treat when they skirt the dekes Near the top for prized is the Mexican. Sadly, I lost this bird to a faulty freezer. Someone always forgets to tell these AZ Goldeneye that they aren't puddlers. A stud Widgeon is always a prize too. Always love the AZ variety pack Late season solo desert variety pack Great day with a bull Sprig and Can

Interested in the same ^^^ Figuring the tip would enable similar performance to the AMAX. I do wonder why they didn't offer a heavier (200gr+) .30 cal

Haha sounds like some of my Yuma experiences. That's a fine lookin cat!

Good to know. I stockpiled some of the 77 gr .224 offering in hopes of replacing my 75 gr bthp Hornady pet load when I'm home. I may end up with some of those 175s too.

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Right back at ya Lark. Well said!

What specifically has worked out very well for you? After reading your posts, (8 of currently 31 that were just periods bumping the page to the top) I am still not sure what your angle is? What are you trying to prove? SD has its place. It is not the only thing to measure a projectiles ability. It is just single measurement in the equation. No one here has stated anything different. Unless your definition of everything is different than mine... When EVERYTHING is held constant, everything WILL stay the same.

If I was home I'd be there in a heart beat. I have seen several nice rams in the Castle Domes. I have even spotted them from the few roads in the unit while passing through. Some Yuma boys will surely help. If you don't get a crew together hit me up and I can give you some starting points. KOFA also puts out basic maps that list many of the water catchments. Good luck to him and you if you get the chance. Post some pics!

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Heard that! Let us know what you decide and what was the final tipping point. If I was around, you would be welcome to check mine out.

Absolutely zero issues with mine and those shooting them in my circle. After picking the correct sight tape I was amazed at how accurate the adjustments were. It sounds like you really want a Spot Hogg though

In the market for a tough bow case that can take beating (airports, truck beds) while protecting the goods. Interested in what you have found that works well or particular models to steer clear of.

I'll be very interested to hear your findings. Both good and bad.

Thanks for sharing the story. Congrats to you and her.

What speeds are you getting with that setup? Grain of arrow?

I have nothing but great things to say about my Montana Black Gold sight. Mine is single pin but they offer it in many different pin setups. Plenty of adjustments including the 3rd axis, but simple enough to be tough in the field. I was on the fence for a SH or MBG sight this year and after setting it up and getting it dialed I would make the purchase again. I'm very happy with it. If you go to their website or S&S you can custom build with the features you deem important.

Any bullet has a limitation (speed) at which it will expand. No matter it's type or speed you launch it at. It will become less effective as it reaches a certain range (has slowed down enough). It is likely that he is approaching or at that threshold for his set up, given the repeated results he experienced. The questions about point of impact are just to understand the situation better. The pictures of his recovered bullets would tell different stories depending on what they hit. Guts vs bone.

Stick to your guns! That is a great caller and a heck of a price.

In these scenarios it's easy to wonder if a different point of impact would have yielded different results. It is important to remember that these animals we shoot at are less than ideal target mediums. Soo many variables as to effect the terminal performance. Hitting a rib on the entrance, a shoulder blade, a spine, a rib on the exit, a particularly tough tendon or sinew, or simply passing through hitting nothing but guts will have vastly different results on the projectile and associated wound channel. It is also important to understand the mechanics of the bullet you choose. The Bergers are a basic cup and core bullet. A thin jacket cup is filled with lead and the open tip is swaged shut to form an aerodynamic shape. The hollow point in the tip is simply a by product of the manufacturing. At no point are they "bonded", "interlocked", or "corelokt". This old technology doesn't lend itself to beautiful mushrooms and they generally come apart dramatically after entering the target a couple inches if/when the velocity is adequate. It is old technology but still works if you understand its limitations. Many times in situations we use Bergers (heavy for caliber, long range scenarios) the bullet passes through its target while it is still expanding/coming apart. There seems to be a happy medium. Too close and the bullet quickly and violently expands without the desired penetration and too far (lack of velocity) the bullet pencils through potentially breaking the tip off as it tumbles (heavier base upsets the hollow nose). Berger has always been a match/target bullet maker. It was by coincidence that hunters seeking their accurate bullets discovered their effective terminal performance. Berger recognized it and eventually marketed the original version as "hunting" after developing the "target" line with a thicker jacket to deal with issues mentioned earlier. Shoot what you like but understand its limitations. I have had great success with the Bergers and AMAXs but I am also exited for the ELD-X to come out!

^ I will say this. Any smith worth his salt can figure out how to make it work without issue. I've got (3) 5R barrels and all shoot lights out and clean up like a dream.

Pretty cool! Thanks for sharing.