Made my first kill with my new Optima V2. Have shot it several sessions and really have been enjoying muzzleloading.
Took a 180 lb hog using 2 White Hot pellets and Hornady Bore Driver FTX bullet.
Shot was taken about 85 yards broadside. Decided to lung her and see what kinda damage the bullet would do. She ran off into the thick youpon. Blood trail from POI to where she was recovered, about 40 yards.
Damage was substantial. Bullet entered behind shoulder and hit lung and heart after breaking two ribs.
Pictures can be viewed in Product/Services Review: Hornady Bore Driver FTX 290gr.
Just to be clear, I’m not pushing one product over another. I bought a 50 cal and want to shoot a 50 cal bullet, not pistol bullet. I have been using Hornady products for a long time reloading and trust them. Thus, I wanted to try these. I am currently using pellets. I am not interested in trying BH209 at this time. I am learning as I go and you guys have helped me an awful lot, more than you realize. I appreciate that.
Took a 180 lb hog using 2 White Hot pellets and Hornady Bore Driver FTX bullet.
Shot was taken about 85 yards broadside. Decided to lung her and see what kinda damage the bullet would do. She ran off into the thick youpon. Blood trail from POI to where she was recovered, about 40 yards.
Damage was substantial. Bullet entered behind shoulder and hit lung and heart after breaking two ribs.
Pictures can be viewed in Product/Services Review: Hornady Bore Driver FTX 290gr.
Just to be clear, I’m not pushing one product over another. I bought a 50 cal and want to shoot a 50 cal bullet, not pistol bullet. I have been using Hornady products for a long time reloading and trust them. Thus, I wanted to try these. I am currently using pellets. I am not interested in trying BH209 at this time. I am learning as I go and you guys have helped me an awful lot, more than you realize. I appreciate that.