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<blockquote data-quote="68w" data-source="post: 1339272" data-attributes="member: 97869"><p>Well I got a family of six with a new baby. My hunting clothing is second hand and my rifle is budget. I don't reload at this point so I'm limited to factory options though I'm saving my pennies for reloading equipment. My hunts aren't extravagant, usually less than two miles from home and usually on foot. That said I spend what free time I have roving the 1800 acres I have permission to be on and I do quite well. I understand premium projectiles give premium results, no question. When I reload I may lean that way. Of course if it isn't necessary I won't bother. From what I've heard even a premium round with my shot placement would've had no different result, but it's the best for saving meat short of all copper to the shoulder if that 40 dollar box of ammo decides to shoot out of my rifle, which is unknown. Neck shot may be better but could be unethical. I'll keep blasting the heart and lungs and tracking it's not a huge deal, just thought maybe there was a better option for shot placement without ruining meat or spending money I don't have. Many of the area's I hunt border treacherous terrain and it's a long drag near dark already so if there's just a different spot to put the round I'll move my crosshairs. I got a messed up back and don't appreciate the extra labor is all. All that said I thank you all for your input. I feel capable of CNS shots if I alter my zero a touch and hunt in known ranges, so I may give that a shot. Don't much care for wounded animals with no food on the table so I will keep it in ranges I know I can hit. Until I get my range time in I'll stick with the heart and lungs. May try some heavier more explosive rounds like SST and NBT also have some fed fusion on hand to give a try. Happy hunting</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="68w, post: 1339272, member: 97869"] Well I got a family of six with a new baby. My hunting clothing is second hand and my rifle is budget. I don't reload at this point so I'm limited to factory options though I'm saving my pennies for reloading equipment. My hunts aren't extravagant, usually less than two miles from home and usually on foot. That said I spend what free time I have roving the 1800 acres I have permission to be on and I do quite well. I understand premium projectiles give premium results, no question. When I reload I may lean that way. Of course if it isn't necessary I won't bother. From what I've heard even a premium round with my shot placement would've had no different result, but it's the best for saving meat short of all copper to the shoulder if that 40 dollar box of ammo decides to shoot out of my rifle, which is unknown. Neck shot may be better but could be unethical. I'll keep blasting the heart and lungs and tracking it's not a huge deal, just thought maybe there was a better option for shot placement without ruining meat or spending money I don't have. Many of the area's I hunt border treacherous terrain and it's a long drag near dark already so if there's just a different spot to put the round I'll move my crosshairs. I got a messed up back and don't appreciate the extra labor is all. All that said I thank you all for your input. I feel capable of CNS shots if I alter my zero a touch and hunt in known ranges, so I may give that a shot. Don't much care for wounded animals with no food on the table so I will keep it in ranges I know I can hit. Until I get my range time in I'll stick with the heart and lungs. May try some heavier more explosive rounds like SST and NBT also have some fed fusion on hand to give a try. Happy hunting [/QUOTE]
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