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Re: The search for an all round big game hunting rifle
      19/06/17 05:31 PM

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John - you missed the Hornady:
300gr. Spire Point boat Tail
300gr. Interlock
300gr. Interbond




Missed probably all sorts of bullets as I put the list together from bullets I might consider. Some I MAY well have missed particularly other brands. I assume that is the .375. I wouldn't touch th Hornady 300grs when I can use far far better Woodleigh bullets. IMO Hornady as a controlled expansion bullet especially for very big game don't have a good reputation. JMO.

Thanks for the suggestion.

Note I may list many other bullets at the lighter ends, as the field of choice is often more limited there.

Also in my experience, when using a much larger calibre, on game relatively smaller than what the calibre is usually used for, a softer bullet often still is a killer. Eg shooting a feral goat with a .30-06 is very effective. Shooting a feral goat with a .375 or .404, if hit anywhere proper should kill very well. Even gut shooting a feral goat (not intentionally) with a 150 gr .30-06, they usually don't go far. A light .375 greater result.

However, I do prefer something better constructed. If shooting say a trophy red stag, I do want some assurance the bullet will work.

The other problem is too much damage. If hunting for meat as well as trophy, versus culling ferals, meat damage can be extreme for the large calibres, light bullets.

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