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NitroX
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Re: Moving up in size
06/09/21 02:58 PM

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Experience says otherwise.

Yes, I could say the same. Two elephant dropped instantly with brain shots froma 480 gr Woodleigh RN FMJ .450 nE. The second hit the sand so dramatically it did a sideways somersault.

That's what happens when the brain is soundly hit. And never mind the PH's comments, they get a bigger tip by buttering up the clients. No offence intended.

I am not referring to your limited experience or my limited experience, but to the comments of those who have done a fair amount of hunting of big and dangerous game, follow ups, charges etc with a .500 and above or sub 500. Most steps up once one gets to the 450, to 500 etc are significant. Per more experienced heads than mine.

"Turning" or Stopping, no real dirfference.

I would say the difference is for less than ideal shooting cconditions and less than ideal bullet placement. If the brain is hit, it collapses. Irrespective of the calibre.

It is satisfying when hunting such a dangerous beast at such close range to have them collapse soundly. I was never tempted for body shots, as I wanted them down and out, instantly.

Myself, I am happy to keep using my .450. Don't need hydros. The standard FMJs still work fine even after a hundred plus years.

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Edited by NitroX (06/09/21 03:00 PM)

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Moving up in size	NorfolkShooter01	09/08/21 02:38 AM
Re: Moving up in size	JTOMLINSON	11/08/21 05:30 AM
Re: Moving up in size	NorfolkShooter01	20/08/21 07:19 AM
Re: Moving up in size	Waidmannsheil	11/08/21 08:04 AM
Re: Moving up in size	NorfolkShooter01	20/08/21 07:21 AM
Re: Moving up in size	Waidmannsheil	05/09/21 10:52 AM
Re: Moving up in size	crshelton	05/09/21 12:19 PM
Re: Moving up in size	NitroX	05/09/21 09:53 PM
Re: Moving up in size	Marrakai	20/08/21 09:59 AM
Re: Moving up in size	NorfolkShooter01	20/08/21 09:59 PM
Re: Moving up in size	crshelton	21/08/21 12:05 PM
Re: Moving up in size	3DogMike	21/08/21 01:16 PM
Re: Moving up in size	NorfolkShooter01	26/08/21 05:31 PM
Re: Moving up in size	NitroX	27/08/21 01:56 PM
Re: Moving up in size	Rule303	06/09/21 11:56 AM
Re: Moving up in size	NitroX	06/09/21 02:58 PM
Re: Moving up in size	Rule303	07/09/21 09:13 AM
Re: Moving up in size	NorfolkShooter01	08/09/21 03:32 AM
Re: Moving up in size	Rule303	11/09/21 07:31 PM
Re: Moving up in size	NitroX	10/09/21 09:20 PM
Re: Moving up in size	Rule303	11/09/21 07:29 PM
Re: Moving up in size	NitroX	11/09/21 11:27 PM
Re: Moving up in size	NitroX	12/09/21 12:41 AM
Re: Moving up in size	3DogMike	12/09/21 05:43 AM
Re: Moving up in size	Waidmannsheil	14/09/21 10:16 PM
Re: Moving up in size	grandveneur	08/09/21 04:19 PM
Re: Moving up in size	NitroX	10/09/21 09:22 PM
Re: Moving up in size	grandveneur	07/09/21 01:46 AM
Re: Moving up in size	NitroX	27/08/21 01:58 PM
Re: Moving up in size	crshelton	22/08/21 05:38 AM
Re: Moving up in size	NitroX	09/08/21 04:10 PM
Re: Moving up in size	NorfolkShooter01	09/08/21 05:54 PM
Re: Moving up in size	Marrakai	09/08/21 09:19 AM
Re: Moving up in size	3DogMike	09/08/21 01:00 PM

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