Well I used the 250gr. Spitfire TMZs to whack a 6 point buck and the bullet did what it needed to do. I am wondering though why the exit wound was the same diameter as the entrance wound.
The shot was taken at around 35 yards with a muzzle velocity around 1900 fps. The bullet cleanly poked a hole in the shoulder on the near side and the ribs on the far side. It took out the heart and both lungs. The deer ran about 35-40 yards before he started leaving blood on the ground, another 25 yards and he was down for the count.
Clearly the bullet did not fail with the shot placement I managed. Still I wonder if I should look for a bullet that expands quicker than the all copper TMZ. Barnes classifies this bullet as "deep penetrating". I would like to have been able to see the slug after the shot and judge the expansion. Any thoughts?
The shot was taken at around 35 yards with a muzzle velocity around 1900 fps. The bullet cleanly poked a hole in the shoulder on the near side and the ribs on the far side. It took out the heart and both lungs. The deer ran about 35-40 yards before he started leaving blood on the ground, another 25 yards and he was down for the count.
Clearly the bullet did not fail with the shot placement I managed. Still I wonder if I should look for a bullet that expands quicker than the all copper TMZ. Barnes classifies this bullet as "deep penetrating". I would like to have been able to see the slug after the shot and judge the expansion. Any thoughts?