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Post by sw on Nov 13, 2011 22:33:21 GMT -5
The 40 cal claimed another deer today. It was a nice, mature 8-pt. Don't know the actual weight but I figure about #350-400 after dragging it to my 4-wheeler and then pulling it up on the rack . Seriously 180-200#. Anyway, the important part. I had to make a snap shot as it was crossing a 8' trail in my woods(I made it ith a 8' bulldozer blade) at a steady walk. From sight to shot was 2 secs or less, no real time to evaluate rack. Load was 12/64 VV-110/Varget, MV 2880, distance 125 yds. Hit in lower part of heart and lungs. Lower 1/3 of heart was gone. Large entrance(~2") hole. No exit. We could not find bullet. Good blood trail. 100 yds. We have 2 week-ends for "gun season" here where I live in AR. Next Fri, I will likely make the change to 195barnes. Again, I was lucky with the 200SST ( no losses yet, nearly 20 deer and son has about the same). The Barnes just kills them more definitively. Sure wish there was a 210-225 TMZ. Pictures soon.
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Post by deadeye on Nov 13, 2011 22:39:52 GMT -5
sw-great- i know 12/64 works here in indiana also-both 195bx & 200sst's,funny how that work's! btw-congratz!
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Post by mountainam on Nov 14, 2011 7:55:34 GMT -5
SW, Congrats on a HIGH PRESSURE shot!
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Post by Richard on Nov 14, 2011 15:47:44 GMT -5
Congratulations on a good shot Steve! It seems that no matter what bullet you use, shot placement is the most important thing.
Richard
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Post by ratsnakeboogy on Nov 14, 2011 16:37:33 GMT -5
I'd settle for a 210gr OR 225gr. TEZ, I don't care for the boat-tail on the TMZ.
Somebody call Barnes and get 'em on it pronto! ;D
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Post by lwh723 on Nov 14, 2011 16:51:48 GMT -5
I was told there's not enough market to justify the development cost. I'll ask again though on the next order I place.
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Post by jims on Nov 14, 2011 17:16:50 GMT -5
Nice shooting.
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Post by sw on Nov 14, 2011 17:21:45 GMT -5
I'd settle for a 210gr OR 225gr. TEZ, I don't care for the boat-tail on the TMZ. Somebody call Barnes and get 'em on it pronto! ;D Thank you guys. I thought the TMZ was flat based. I agree, TEZ. |
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Post by zakjak221 on Nov 14, 2011 19:52:52 GMT -5
Congrats on the deer SW!
Good to read about bullet performance.
The Barnes has a great reputation & I plan on using it this year.
I know about them heavy deer,mine get heavier every year! ;D
Actually I do to but thats another story.
Mark
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Post by spaniel on Nov 15, 2011 14:49:39 GMT -5
Two or three may be luck. Forty, not so much. Add my 60+.  Good snap shooting... |
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Post by ET on Nov 15, 2011 16:31:32 GMT -5
SW
Nice shot placement with the snap shot and congrats.
Wish you Good Hunting for round two.
Ed
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Post by DBinNY on Nov 15, 2011 19:48:01 GMT -5
Great shot Steve. I think it's just instinct when you have to put it together in a hurry. That's where practice and experince pays off. You obviously have plenty of both.
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Post by deadon on Nov 17, 2011 17:57:00 GMT -5
Great shooting , looking forward to the pics.
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