Help me pick the hunting load

[YoteSmoker]

With all your help I was able to put together a very accurate load in my 25-06 with 100 BT bullets all touching at 100 yards. Today I did the same thing with the 100 Partition using the same charge of IMR 7828SSC. The only difference is the Partition shoots 2" lower dead center of the Ballistic tip. Which bullet should I deer hunt with or both? I will mainly be hunting Michigan hardwoods with this rifle and occasional clearcuts and fields.

 

[Alderman]

You don't say how high each load is on the paper. Without that info it really is just a guess which one is best suited for both hunting conditions.

 

[Guy Miner]

That's a simple twist of the elevation knob, to move it wherever you'd like the point of impact.

Yotesmoker, given that you're probably getting at least 3300 fps... Maybe pushing 3400 fps depending on your load, barrel length, etc...

I'd go with the Partition.

A few hundred fps less, and the B-Tip would likely be my choice, but with a chance of a near, or far, shot, and high velocity, I like the Partition a bit better.

Congrats on working up two very accurate hunting loads!

Regards, Guy

 

[YoteSmoker]

Partition is dead on at 100. Ballistic Tip hits 2" high and center of the Partition.

 

[bobnob]

For average sized deer either would do, though I'd be inclined to use the PT in case you strike a real biggun' or you have a less than ideal angle with no option to wait for a better shot.

Then just use the BT for practice and smaller stuff. Clicking a few clicks up and down on elevation adjustment isn't too much of a hassle.

 

[hubcap]

I would have 5ea. of both on me. Pick the one that best suits the situation.

 

[SJB358]

That's a simple twist of the elevation knob, to move it wherever you'd like the point of impact.

Yotesmoker, given that you're probably getting at least 3300 fps... Maybe pushing 3400 fps depending on your load, barrel length, etc...

I'd go with the Partition.

A few hundred fps less, and the B-Tip would likely be my choice, but with a chance of a near, or far, shot, and high velocity, I like the Partition a bit better.

Congrats on working up two very accurate hunting loads!

Regards, Guy

I am with Guy here, the PT would make me feel a whole lot better should a beast of a Michigan buck walk up close.. I love BT's but with the closer type shooting you'll probably be handling, the PT would make me feel a whole lot better. Plus, if you moved the PT zero up you'd still be able to handle anything within 350 without worries.

 

[JD338]

Randy,

As mentioned, go with the 100 gr PT. Some of the MI hardwoods will offer you a shot at 25 yds and the 100 gr PT is better suited for up close shots.

JD338

 

[6mm Remington]

If it was me I too would go with the Partition. At those velocities and not knowing what types of angles on shots one might have, I'd feel a bit more at ease with the way the Partition penetrates and holds together.

 

[DrMike]

On bullets with lower mass or smaller frontal area, I always opt for the bullet that will maintain better integrity at high impact velocities. Thus, the Partition would get my nod.

 

[Jgraider]

A Partition is never a bad choice.

 

[OU812]

A Partition is never a bad choice.

+1

 

[Divernhunter]

PAR We have had trouble with BT bullets in 257,7mm and 308 on game. Never had the problem with the PAR bullets.

 

[Oldtrader3]

I have killed a bunch of deer (mule deer) with the .257 R and the .25-06 and the 100 grain Partition. I get 3150 fps with the Roberts and 3300 fps with the .25-06. Either load will DRT deer to over 300 yards.

 

[Partisan]

I would vote with the majority and say Partition. You may get a very close shot in the woods... The BT are tougher than they used to be but up close the Partition isn't going to blow up.

 

[1Shot]

I have killed a few hundred deer with the 25-06 and with just about any 100 to 120 gr bullet it will bang flop a deer 99% of the time if you put it into or exit a shoulder. Of the two bullets you have I would choose the Partition because the BT at impact velocity over 3000 fps is like a varmint bullet, very violent. I personally use the 117 Sierra Pro Hunter at 3000 fps which is benchrest accurate in my rifle and just plain SMOKES deer no matter what the distance.

 

[JD338]

A Partition is never a bad choice.

Well said.

JD338

 

[ElmerThud]

Although I don't use it, I reckon the PT would be the better choice too. Good luck whichever you choose. ATB

 

[YoteSmoker]

Partition it is. Thanks again!