Barnacle Brad
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I spent a little time today researching deer loads and bullets in particular, for use in my rem 700 22-250. It seems that I hit the jack pot last year when I loaded up some 64gr Nolser Bonded Performance bullets. Over 33gr IMR 4064, I did not have to adjust POA from the 50gr Hornady's I use for varmints. It also produced a sub moa 3 shot group and the penetration on game is really good.
My partner and I took two pronghorn last year and both were pass through shots. I hit mine in the short ribs behind the shoulder. He fell dead in his tracks at 100 yds. My buddy made a vitals shot at 75 yds - down in twenty yds.
We were considering increasing the bullet weight this year, but it seems that the heavier bullets do not do well from what I have read and are designed for target or match shooting as opposed to hunting.
Read the reviews on Midway USA and you will find that people who use the Nolser Bonded Performance bullets love them. One exception I read, regards the seating process. Some guys had trouble with their seater plugs not fitting the bullet right and deforming the nose. Not the bullets fault though. I had no issues with the bullet in that regard.
I have read so many posts about the ethics of hunting with the 22 caliber that I could vomit. So please don't use this thread to go off on a tirade of righteousness, though you may feel compelled to do so. This is just a simple review of a very good bullet for killing deer and antelope in a small caliber.
I took a few pictures while cutting meat to illustrate the effective penetration. Sorry if these are gross, gory, excessive or other wise disturbing or offensive.
My partner and I took two pronghorn last year and both were pass through shots. I hit mine in the short ribs behind the shoulder. He fell dead in his tracks at 100 yds. My buddy made a vitals shot at 75 yds - down in twenty yds.
We were considering increasing the bullet weight this year, but it seems that the heavier bullets do not do well from what I have read and are designed for target or match shooting as opposed to hunting.
Read the reviews on Midway USA and you will find that people who use the Nolser Bonded Performance bullets love them. One exception I read, regards the seating process. Some guys had trouble with their seater plugs not fitting the bullet right and deforming the nose. Not the bullets fault though. I had no issues with the bullet in that regard.
I have read so many posts about the ethics of hunting with the 22 caliber that I could vomit. So please don't use this thread to go off on a tirade of righteousness, though you may feel compelled to do so. This is just a simple review of a very good bullet for killing deer and antelope in a small caliber.
I took a few pictures while cutting meat to illustrate the effective penetration. Sorry if these are gross, gory, excessive or other wise disturbing or offensive.