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<blockquote data-quote="dcryder" data-source="post: 437168" data-attributes="member: 21823"><p>I agree with shooting light for caliber weights with tsx's for optimal performance on game. I used to hunt deer with a 7mm-08 and 120 tsx, worked perfectly. One shot was broadside at 175 yards, bullet entered no-mans land, 6 inches behind shoulder high lung shot, clearly not touching spine. Deer flopped on it's side, rear leg stiffened out for about 3 seconds and then went limp. Bullet exited leaving very little bruising and a nickel sized hole. The deadest i've ever seen a deer fall.</p><p> </p><p>Here's my theory...the higher velocity aids in expansion, at the same time the lighter bullets lose a lot more velocity than heavier bullets during initial expansion thus not blowing petals off. Right or wrong i will never forget that shot.</p><p> </p><p>I stepped up to a 1-8" twist 280AI this year as my new hunting spot is 500 yard shots. Am going with a softer bullet, the162 A-MAX. At 2960fps MV it shoots great at 500yds and matches my BDC reticle perfectly.</p><p> </p><p>As to Barnes offering the Tipped version, I say that most people just like polymer tips so it will sell better, and it raises the BC.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dcryder, post: 437168, member: 21823"] I agree with shooting light for caliber weights with tsx's for optimal performance on game. I used to hunt deer with a 7mm-08 and 120 tsx, worked perfectly. One shot was broadside at 175 yards, bullet entered no-mans land, 6 inches behind shoulder high lung shot, clearly not touching spine. Deer flopped on it's side, rear leg stiffened out for about 3 seconds and then went limp. Bullet exited leaving very little bruising and a nickel sized hole. The deadest i've ever seen a deer fall. Here's my theory...the higher velocity aids in expansion, at the same time the lighter bullets lose a lot more velocity than heavier bullets during initial expansion thus not blowing petals off. Right or wrong i will never forget that shot. I stepped up to a 1-8" twist 280AI this year as my new hunting spot is 500 yard shots. Am going with a softer bullet, the162 A-MAX. At 2960fps MV it shoots great at 500yds and matches my BDC reticle perfectly. As to Barnes offering the Tipped version, I say that most people just like polymer tips so it will sell better, and it raises the BC. [/QUOTE]
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