What cheaper bullet?

[Oldtrader3]

When I used Hornady Spire Points in my .338 WM, back in the 1970's, they were the 225 grain Spirepoints. I wanted a little more shank length (SD) to assure expansion and penetration in elk. Many people have used the various 200 grain Interlocks with good luck on elk. I just figured that at over 200 yards the 225 Spire Point passes the 200 grain for velocity, energy and penetration.

 

[super-7]

I was going to say inter-locs or Game kings, cheaper bullets for practice, I don't know if it's just me but alot of my best groups have come from game kings or pro hunters.

 

[DrMike]

The Gameking is a great bullet, accounting for some excellent animals. Ditto for the InterLock. There really are no lousy bullets among those provided by major manufacturers today.

 

[SJB358]

When I used Hornady Spire Points in my .338 WM, back in the 1970's, they were the 225 grain Spirepoints. I wanted a little more shank length (SD) to assure expansion and penetration in elk. Many people have used the various 200 grain Interlocks with good luck on elk. I just figured that at over 200 yards the 225 Spire Point passes the 200 grain for velocity, energy and penetration.

Without a doubt Charlie, I tend to shoot heavier end bullets threw most of my rifles, but I do have an excellent load with the 200 AB for my 338 Win Mag that I wouldn't be ashamed to hunt elk with! I think it runs around 2975 out of my rifle. I would think those 200 Hornady's or 215 Sierra's would be pretty good bullets. I think Sierra has a 225 Pro Hunter which might be a really good bullet in the 338's as well. Probably very similar to the 225 PT too..

 

[OU812]

The Gameking is a great bullet, accounting for some excellent animals. Ditto for the InterLock. There really are no lousy bullets among those provided by major manufacturers today.

I agree with you Mike 100%. While there are no real lousy choices some choices are still better than others given circumstances. Just my .02


Bill

 

[Oldtrader3]

Scotty, Weatherby loaded the 200 gr Spire point in the .340 for many years. I am sure that that bullet and the 200 gr AB have killed a bunch of elk. I just personally like having the .280 sectional density of the 225 gr in the .340 to hold the bullet together a little longer. Just choice, that is all.

 

[SJB358]

The 200's shoot for me. I always figured they would make a lighter recoiling option for my son or wife to use for elk, should they get out with me..