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[Vince2]

Got a lead on some Federal 180 Ballistic Tip rounds in 338 Win Mag.

How about this for northern whitetail? I’ve never used this round and wondering, given the .338’s reputation for toughness, how frangible this round is. Also, shoulder or behind the shoulder?

The one time I used a ballistic tip, .270, I tucked it in behind the shoulder. Thank you.

Vince

 

[DrMike]

The BT will work well for you, Vince--even on northern whitetails!

 

[nhenry]

In my honest opinion, there is no better pronghorn and deer bullet than a NBT.

Although I feel like the perfect pronghorn/deer round is a 25-06 with a 115 NBT, I don't think you can go wrong with any of them.

They're tougher than they're typically given credit for. I'd tuck it behind the shoulder to avoid any unwanted damaging of meat, but it'll still put the deer down fast.

 

[Vince2]

My two choices for rifles are .338 Win Mag and 45-70 Govt.

I’m liking the Tree Tuddy Ate more as it shoots a little flatter.

Vince

 

[JD338]

Vince,
338 180 gr BT will be just fine for WT deer but definitely stay off the shoulder.
FWIW, I shot a doe with my 45/70 300 gr BST at 160 yards through the shoulder and toasted it.

JD338

 

[RL338]

My brother uses BTs and JD is right , stay off the shoulder if muzzle velocity is above 3000fps.

 

[Vince2]

I bid up to $350 for sixty rounds and got outbid.

I guess I’ll keep my eyes open for something to feed my Tree Tuddy Ate.

 

[JD338]

Vince, are you loading for the 338WM?

 

[Vince2]

Vince, are you loading for the 338WM?

No sir.
Stopped loading when I moved last year. Just want to buy some decent factory ammo for deer and then something else for elk.

Vince

 

[Vince2]

Got a lead on some 200 grain Hornady SST ammo. Placed my bid and crossing my fingers.

Vince

 

[Vince2]

Finally got two boxes of Hornady 200 Grain SST’s for the tree tuddy ate.
Got three boxes of Hornady 375 Ruger 270 Grain cartridges so I reckon I’ll be using that rifle more.

Vince