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bricat
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Topic: .35 caliber bullet choice ???Posted: March/09/2008 at 23:08 |
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All right you ballistics wizards, I need some help here. I am currently putting together a "semi-custom" Ruger M77 in 350 Rem. mag. for this years deer season in November. Since I do not reload it appears that my only options in factory ammo are Remington core-lokt, 200 gr. or else Nosler custom 225 gr. partition. My gunsmith said that the .350 has too much energy and that the core-lokt will not hold together, causing massive damage/meat loss. He reccomended using the partitions, I was wondering if the partition is "too tough" of a bullet for deer? would I get enough expansion or will this bullet just zip right through? What do you guys think? Core-Lokt or Partition??? Thanks for your help, Bricat p.s. Yes I know, shot placement.
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ckk1106
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Posted: March/09/2008 at 23:13 |
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With that caliber I don't think I would worry too much about the partition not expanding enough. I could be wrong though.
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martin3175
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Posted: March/10/2008 at 07:16 |
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A buddy of mine hunts with a 35 whelen 7600 and uses partitions for every thing from brown bear to coyotes ( given the opportunity ). It has never failed him. |
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RifleDude
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Posted: March/10/2008 at 18:37 |
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Besides the Partition, you might also try the 225 gr. Nosler AccuBond, the Hornady 200 & 250 gr. Interlock, and the 200 & 225 Barnes. Any of those will work just fine on deer.
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RONK
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Posted: March/10/2008 at 19:54 |
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The 200 grainers are a bit light for caliber, but I seriously doubt that they would be very likely to blow up on a deer. The Core-lokts I've used in other calibers always seemed fairly tough. If given a choice, I'd flip a coin for the 225 Partition or the 250 Hornady Interlock, whichever was the more accurate in my rifle.
Partitions always expand pretty well, and usually expand very well.
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