Congratulations on the doe. It does appear that the bullet worked, and that would indicate that you put it in the right spot. I would surmise that the bullet disrupted the lungs, putting an end to her efforts fairly quickly.
Glad to see the firearm going to a good home, and to a good friend, Gil. I know the rifle works and produces enviable results. Of course, you were present when this rifle was blooded with a moose dropping to a 200 grain Trophy Bonded bullet.
Cartridge : 6 mm Rem. (SAAMI)
Bullet : .243, 75, Sierra HP 1510
Useable Case Capaci: 52.313 grain H2O = 3.397 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.860 inch = 72.64 mm
Barrel Length : 22.0 inch = 558.8 mm
Powder : Ramshot Hunter
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Cartridge : .243 Win.
Bullet : .243, 75, Sierra HP 1510
Useable Case Capaci: 51.958 grain H2O = 3.374 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.685 inch = 68.20 mm
Barrel Length : 22.0 inch = 558.8 mm
Powder : Ramshot Hunter
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Cartridge : .26 Nosler
Bullet : .264, 120, Nosler E-TIP 59765
Useable Case Capaci: 90.167 grain H2O = 5.854 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.340 inch = 84.84 mm
Barrel Length : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm
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