What is YOUR Small Caliber on Big Game Experience?

[TxhunterPRC]

Young Cow I shot this past season with a 22 creed and 77 TMK’s. Looked like she was quartering away more than she actually was so I hit her slightly further back than I wanted. 2 shots in the same spot. She was on her feet for no more than 15 seconds and made it about 10 yards. The lungs were pretty much non-existent. Neither bullet made it to the opposite rib cage. This is my main rifle I hunt with on my property in Texas. I would not hesitate to shoot anything with it. Main reason I don’t take it to the mountains is the wind performance.

Muzzle Velocity: 3250
Impact Velocity: ~2950
130 yards

 

[waspocrew]

I don't have as impressive of a resume with smaller cartridges on game as many here do, but overall, my experience has been favorable. I'd hunt with 22 Creed, 6 Creed, etc without hesitation.

22-250 AI with 88 ELDM:
- Mule deer buck at 315

22 Creedmoor with 88 ELDM:
- Doe antelope at 430

22 Creedmoor with 77 TMK:
- Doe whitetail at 405 yards

 

[Mtndawger]

This bull went all of 20 yds after my wife got 2 good shots in it w her .257 weatherby mag.. I think it was w 120gr nosler partitions, at 310 yds, and both bullets were found against the back skin. Not sure if that qualifies for small caliber or not.

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That’s what I’m wondering about. Smaller caliber with a partition or similar. Looks like It did the job no problem.

 

[omicron1792]

That’s what I’m wondering about. Smaller caliber with a partition or similar. Looks like It did the job no problem.

Partition is a good bullet.

What would your reasoning behind not using the tmk be? Lots and lots of data behind them.

 

[Pharmseller]

This bull went all of 20 yds after my wife got 2 good shots in it w her .257 weatherby mag.. I think it was w 120gr nosler partitions, at 310 yds, and both bullets were found against the back skin. Not sure if that qualifies for small caliber or not.

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With all due respect, yer wife ain’t bad lookin’.