I have made several 1 shot kills on mule deer and antelope, using a 30-06 with Nosler Ballistic Tip 150 grain bullets. Impact velocity estimated to be in the window of 2750-2950fps. Shot placement was good in each instance.
However, the bullet trauma made a mess. A lot of meat was wasted...
I thought I’d post my recent Nosler Ballistic Tip hunting experience.
I used a 150 grain Nosler BT in my 30-06 to shoot a Colorado mule deer doe at about 70 yards. Classic broadside heart/lung shot, a few inches behind the shoulder. Exit also behind the shoulder. MV is about 2975 fps. I did...
I'm thinking about 30 caliber Nosler bullets in 150 grains.
Comparing the Accubond to the Ballistic Tip.
Which of the 2 bullets has the longer bearing surface....that is.......which one has the longer section thats .308" diameter?
Anyone have the actual measurements of the bearing surface...
Let's talk about a 30-06 using 180 grain Nosler Partitions and 180 grain Nosler Accubonds at about 2775 fps muzzle velocity.
Let's say that I hunt Colorado mule deer and elk, with normal shooting range from 50 yards out to 300 yards.
Which bullet would be expected to give a larger exit hole...
Is there a website/URL where I can go and see a drawing of Nosler bullets, complete with dimensions?
I often want to know bullet overall length, length of bearing surface, dimension of boattail, etc.
Dimensions are important when working with seating depth or cartridge overall length, and...