wbm
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7MM Magnum and fur friendly is a great oxymoron!
Ya know. The older I get. The less use I have for the 277-323 dia standard and high velocity rounds. . Not slamming anyone that likes them. But with non homogeneous bullets, they ruin a lot of meat. But on large animals the 338 and up kill better as a rule. . 338 doesn't tear up deer as bad either. But they aren't very versitile. The 223 + 243 are some of the most versitile. . The 6.5 and 25 s are versatile. .
The middle rounds are too big for the little stuff and too little for the big stuff. .
Oh well. Maybe on a broadside behind the shoulder shot it wont be bad. .
Yes, honestly I have not found a load that would not make two holes...
7MM Magnum and fur friendly is a great oxymoron!
Actually the 6.5 is a great moose round. One of the most popular in the Scandinavian countries
But American's haven't caught on to how great the 6.5 s are.
I know I'll be using my 6.5 Cm for moose this coming fall. I need to do bullet tests but the 130TSX is on the short list so far. I know guys + girls who use the 270 Win for moose .
Since Ive shot coyote with my 416 Rem mag and fox with my 9.3x64 I know that often a guy doesn't have the ideal rifle in hand when a varmint appears .
The 250 gr TSX 9.3 bullet at 2700 fps impact vel. Was a lot easier on the fur than the 350 gr Speer 416 bullet at 2500 fps impact vel. Fortunately I had broadside shots on them
Look forward to the pics. Have a good hunt.