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Anyone used the Hornady 162gr SST for Elk?
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<blockquote data-quote="upacreek" data-source="post: 893204" data-attributes="member: 59039"><p>I don't know what the bad rap is concerning the SST's. This is my first year in a 7wsm. My elk was taken at 440yrds, broadside shot. One hit stopped him in his tracks behind the shoulder. Passed through the vitals. Found the bullet in the opposite shoulder blade. Second shot busted the front leg bone below the shoulder blade. The recovered bullet weight was 70.5 grs. The surprising part was the lead separated from the jacket and was 1/2" apart. My dad killed his spike at 540yrds with a .270and 140gr sst's. 2 hits in the shoulder. My brother recovered one bullet in the opposite shoulder but threw it out like a ******. I have no complaint with the bullets at all. </p><p></p><p>Keep in mind I have killed many elk with sierra hpbt game kings. They explode and never reach the opposite side. I have never tracked an elk and believe the full expended energy into the vitals instead of passing through the animal is an effective way to drop elk in their tracks. I come from the school of saving meat so I aim behind the shoulder in the vitals. Some might not agree but if an elk goes more than 30' walking and is hit in the vitals the bullet has failed my purpose. I have been lucky enough to always hit the vitals and they drop close. My brother buys over the counter ammo for his '06 and always has to track his elk like 1/2 mile or so. Quite rediculous a Spitzer can take out lungs and they still walk off. </p><p></p><p>Just my opinion and experience.......</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="upacreek, post: 893204, member: 59039"] I don't know what the bad rap is concerning the SST's. This is my first year in a 7wsm. My elk was taken at 440yrds, broadside shot. One hit stopped him in his tracks behind the shoulder. Passed through the vitals. Found the bullet in the opposite shoulder blade. Second shot busted the front leg bone below the shoulder blade. The recovered bullet weight was 70.5 grs. The surprising part was the lead separated from the jacket and was 1/2" apart. My dad killed his spike at 540yrds with a .270and 140gr sst's. 2 hits in the shoulder. My brother recovered one bullet in the opposite shoulder but threw it out like a ******. I have no complaint with the bullets at all. Keep in mind I have killed many elk with sierra hpbt game kings. They explode and never reach the opposite side. I have never tracked an elk and believe the full expended energy into the vitals instead of passing through the animal is an effective way to drop elk in their tracks. I come from the school of saving meat so I aim behind the shoulder in the vitals. Some might not agree but if an elk goes more than 30' walking and is hit in the vitals the bullet has failed my purpose. I have been lucky enough to always hit the vitals and they drop close. My brother buys over the counter ammo for his '06 and always has to track his elk like 1/2 mile or so. Quite rediculous a Spitzer can take out lungs and they still walk off. Just my opinion and experience....... [/QUOTE]
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