I shot 2 cows a bull and a deer with 180 partitions at 2630 mv in the last 2 years. All 4 animals were between 340 and 440 yards. All 3 elk soaked up multiple rounds before expiring. All 6 of the bullets passed through (some through shoulder blades/elbows) with about a thumb sized exit. I like the penetration of the 180 partition but it does leave me wanting for a little more internal damage.
Since the area we now hunt is prone to cross valley shots, I may switch to a 165-168 cup/core bullet in the future. Honestly, at .308 velocities I’m learning you probably can’t go wrong with most traditional cup and core bullets in the 165-180 range.
Since the area we now hunt is prone to cross valley shots, I may switch to a 165-168 cup/core bullet in the future. Honestly, at .308 velocities I’m learning you probably can’t go wrong with most traditional cup and core bullets in the 165-180 range.
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