165 BT 30-06... recovered from elk
- Thread starter chet
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- Nov 4, 2004
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chet,
Looks picture perfect. Give us the details of the hunt.
JD338
Looks picture perfect. Give us the details of the hunt.
JD338
- Oct 30, 2004
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OK need info. Velocity caliber impact velocity, anatomy of elk struck etc.
Looks good though!
Looks good though!
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My cousins tag/hunt/elk/rifle..... i was just along for the ride :grin:
30-06 federal factory loads, premium 165 gr Nosler BT, no idea of velocity
remington, cheap model (dunno), plain walnut (no-checkering), no floor plate, short barrel (maybe 22"), VXII 3-9. One of the simplest, cheapest set-ups I've seen..... But the damn thing shoots one-hole groups!!!!!
shots were 269 yards, about 45 degrees uphill.... first shot is the bullet you see- broke rib-holed both lungs-broke another rib-and stayed just under the hide. second shot hit farther back and passed through. third shot I told him to get farther right and break her shoulder- It hit a little low and disintegrated her leg bone just above the knee- she slid half way to us and was dead.
30-06 federal factory loads, premium 165 gr Nosler BT, no idea of velocity
remington, cheap model (dunno), plain walnut (no-checkering), no floor plate, short barrel (maybe 22"), VXII 3-9. One of the simplest, cheapest set-ups I've seen..... But the damn thing shoots one-hole groups!!!!!
shots were 269 yards, about 45 degrees uphill.... first shot is the bullet you see- broke rib-holed both lungs-broke another rib-and stayed just under the hide. second shot hit farther back and passed through. third shot I told him to get farther right and break her shoulder- It hit a little low and disintegrated her leg bone just above the knee- she slid half way to us and was dead.
DrMike
Ballistician
- Nov 8, 2006
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Looks like a perfect shot with an excellent bullet. Congratulations to your cousin and thanks for posting.
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6mm Remington
Ammo Smith
- Feb 27, 2006
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Sure looks like the BT did a good job for you guys! Good shooting and some great eating laying there. I love elk meat! :grin:
Guy Miner
Master Loader
- Apr 6, 2006
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Cool. I have a lot of respect for B-Tips.
Also have a lot of respect for the hunter, three hits at longish range in tough conditions. Good for him!
Guy
Also have a lot of respect for the hunter, three hits at longish range in tough conditions. Good for him!
Guy
