DRT Terminal shock results on game

[z987k]

They pulled the listing for the 79s. Can't find them on the site period. Did you hear anything from them? Last I heard they said they'd have some in a few months about 1-2 months ago. I hope they didn't quit selling just the projectiles!

I asked and they said probably next week, but the 152gr 277 is probably done for due to low demand.

 

[Geysermutt]

Has anyone shot game at the listed minimum impact velocity of 1800fps? Just wondering if this bullet needs a “safety factor” like mono bullets needing 2100-2000.

 

[z987k]

Has anyone shot game at the listed minimum impact velocity of 1800fps? Just wondering if this bullet needs a “safety factor” like mono bullets needing 2100-2000.

I have not had an impact at that low of velocity. This bullet is nothing like a mono. It acts more like a cup and core. It more or less is.

 

[SouthPaw]

Has anyone shot game at the listed minimum impact velocity of 1800fps? Just wondering if this bullet needs a “safety factor” like mono bullets needing 2100-2000.

The 135g was highly destructive at 2k fps. Complete fragmentation. At 1800 maybe you get a longer neck length (as long as they upset consistently). Too small of a sample size to say for sure, but I certainly wouldn't hesitate at or a bit below 2k.

 

[Geysermutt]

The 135g was highly destructive at 2k fps. Complete fragmentation. At 1800 maybe you get a longer neck length (as long as they upset consistently). Too small of a sample size to say for sure, but I certainly wouldn't hesitate at or a bit below 2k.

Appreciate the info, based on my 6.5cm load data it would be at 1800fps around 550yds. Makes for a good load for everything I need so long as the bullet does expand/upset at that velocity, and I shoot straight in that situation…

 

[willfrye027]

Large wild boar, ~2 inch shield and subcutaneous fat
135gr 6.5mm DRT Terminal Shock
2300fps broadside impact through shoulder
~3 inch wide max wound channel with no exit
Tungsten powder visible throughout wound channel
Copper jacket cornflakes in offside shoulder

Pig dropped upon impact.
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That is a big nasty looking boar!!

A big pig like that can be fairly tough to kill and pretty critical on shot placement. Good test media IMO.