Yeah, this was an interesting "experiment". The fact that the bear didn't get any further and/or live any longer with a 223/77TMK through the shoulder than a similar size bear last year hit with a 338 WM, broadside, is, well, interesting...That is somethin Gman!, props to a job well done! Ill gladly admit, I was 100% nay sayer when this thread started, but Iv since ( following the whole thread) have changed my thoughts.
I’m pretty married to a particular .375 for this season, but next season I’m super excited to trade in my 375(s) for a .223 for moose and bear, who knows, maybe mountain goat too. Very curious on the expiry time difference I will see between the two. I don’t care about meat loss, but I do care about a fast kill. From what I’m seeing, the expiry times with these small pills seem as quick, if not quicker then my experience with .375’s, which is quite a bit.
Plus, gives me a great excuse to buy another rifle .
Thanks for posting that fine bear!!
I wouldn't be surprised if I'd taken the same shot as the 338 WM'd bear it would have died even faster. Unfortunately I only get to try this experiment once a year.