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jro45
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Scirocco Bullets
      #45641 - 04/01/06 01:23 AM

Has anyone got tight groups shooting these? I was thinking about getting some for a black bear hunt in 30 caliber.

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Marrakai
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Re: Scirocco Bullets [Re: jro45]
      #45711 - 04/01/06 10:52 AM

How far away are the black bear? Just going by articles in the US hunting press, I would have thought most black bears are shot close, and bullet-to-bullet group size would be irrelevant. Concentrate more on controlled expansion and reliable penetration.

If by chance you are sniping them at long range, then disregard my comments.

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Re: Scirocco Bullets [Re: jro45]
      #45714 - 04/01/06 11:25 AM

Like Sierra bullets, they are very accurate. Also like Sierra bullets, they are very soft and tend to fragment badly from the limited experience I've had with them. I don't care for them in higher velocity chamberings.

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Re: Scirocco Bullets [Re: jro45]
      #45740 - 04/01/06 06:25 PM


Scirocco Bullets are just a copy of others.

If not using Woodleigh, I can recommend
Swift A Frame but they are expensive.

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EricD
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Re: Scirocco Bullets [Re: 500Nitro]
      #45758 - 05/01/06 05:04 AM

Scirocco bullets are bonded though, aren't they? I would presume that they held together better than "regular" non-bonded bullets.

I've never tried them, but have thought of doing so for roedeer one day.

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Re: Scirocco Bullets [Re: EricD]
      #45760 - 05/01/06 05:22 AM

Yes Scirocco bullets are bonded and they have introduced a new version called the Scirocco II which is supposed to be more accurate and a more even expansion.

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jro45
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Re: Scirocco Bullets [Re: jro45]
      #45778 - 05/01/06 06:27 AM

I just read this form that said they were not accurate in different calibers. I have two boxes of them. So anyway I just wanted to hear from someone thats shot these to see how they grouped. I have not shot any of those yet.
I have some 200 gr Noslers loaded also but thought I would load a couple of these Scirocco bullets if they shot streight. That way no matter what I'd be ready.

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Re: Scirocco Bullets [Re: jro45]
      #45827 - 05/01/06 04:05 PM

Shot a small boar (pig 100lbs + -) at about 75yds and it blew up so bad it didn't even exit. Obviosly too close for this bullet type. Oh-ya.. Used a .284 Winchester on him.. Killed him tho..

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Re: Scirocco Bullets [Re: jro45]
      #45945 - 07/01/06 06:05 AM

Whether most any bullet shoots in your rifle is up to your rifle, and you.
: Many people can't get "X" bullets to shoot, but the .22 Hornet, .260Rem and 7mm BRNO rifles I have, shoot them into less than 1/2" for 5 shots. I'm happy.
: The sirrocco's I've seen written about, seem to be very soft with excessive expansion when driven hard, with average accuracy.
: Due to their excessive cost(up here), I think there are better, more accurate and lower priced bonded bullets available. ie: Nosler and Hornady both. The Federal fusion also seems to shoot well in most rifles but I think is available in factory ammo only.

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Re: Scirocco Bullets [Re: DarylS]
      #46366 - 11/01/06 12:15 PM

Boddington used them in his leopard vid.

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