Originally Posted By: CZ527
Smaller bullets with less energy are probably more likely to tumble upon entry, this greatly upping the damaged area and likely causing fatal wounds to the target. (Ex: 52 gr)
A larger bullet, like say the 243 95 gr, or 80.5 grain .224 bullet, is a more streamlined projectile. When shooting them out of a 243 or 22-250 ai (as in my experience) they are hitting with a heap more energy and are likely passing through in a direct line, causing less damage.
So, in short, little bullets may be tumbling, giving you good results. Heck, they may even be shattering on bone... I don't know how they are working but of you say they are then so be it.
As for the long for caliber bullets, which I have experience with, I am certain they are passing directly through when impacting at high velocity, which explains why my exit holes were indistinguishable from entrance holes.
I dont think they are tumbling but they do fragment quite well. As for larger caliber, they work too. I am using and know quite a few others that are using the Hornady 162 gr Match BTHP in our 7mm's for hunting big game. We have not lost an animal yet and I dont recall anyone in my hunting group ever having to track an animal that was shot with one. This includes elk. I talked to a member yesterday that told my he shot a rock chuck at 900 yds with I believe it was a 300 ultra mag. He said it blew it apart using a Berger VLD bullet. Sounds like the bullet worked fine.
Keep in mind that Berger is selling match grade bullets as hunting bullets. Why would they say dont use match bullets for hunting? I believe what they tell you is that a "Target" bullet is not recommended.
Smaller bullets with less energy are probably more likely to tumble upon entry, this greatly upping the damaged area and likely causing fatal wounds to the target. (Ex: 52 gr)
A larger bullet, like say the 243 95 gr, or 80.5 grain .224 bullet, is a more streamlined projectile. When shooting them out of a 243 or 22-250 ai (as in my experience) they are hitting with a heap more energy and are likely passing through in a direct line, causing less damage.
So, in short, little bullets may be tumbling, giving you good results. Heck, they may even be shattering on bone... I don't know how they are working but of you say they are then so be it.
As for the long for caliber bullets, which I have experience with, I am certain they are passing directly through when impacting at high velocity, which explains why my exit holes were indistinguishable from entrance holes.
I dont think they are tumbling but they do fragment quite well. As for larger caliber, they work too. I am using and know quite a few others that are using the Hornady 162 gr Match BTHP in our 7mm's for hunting big game. We have not lost an animal yet and I dont recall anyone in my hunting group ever having to track an animal that was shot with one. This includes elk. I talked to a member yesterday that told my he shot a rock chuck at 900 yds with I believe it was a 300 ultra mag. He said it blew it apart using a Berger VLD bullet. Sounds like the bullet worked fine.
Keep in mind that Berger is selling match grade bullets as hunting bullets. Why would they say dont use match bullets for hunting? I believe what they tell you is that a "Target" bullet is not recommended.