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roklok · April 10, 2009, 09:17 PM

I do not believe that the 160 grain bullets will cause more meat damage in Caribou, unless it is of "softer" construction than the 130's. It should actually cause less destruction. I would personally load a good controlled expansion 140-150 grain bullet and use on both. I have killed caribou with 5.56 SS109 62 gr FMJ that basically punched a small hole right through them. Not ideal, but caribou are usually in terrain where they can be found if they dont drop on the spot. My point is, go with a deep penetrating bullet that will work on moose, and it will do the job on bou. It may not be the ideal caribou load, but should do the job.

April 10, 2009, 09:17 PM	#7
roklok Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2008 Location: Fort Yukon, Alaska Posts: 735	I do not believe that the 160 grain bullets will cause more meat damage in Caribou, unless it is of "softer" construction than the 130's. It should actually cause less destruction. I would personally load a good controlled expansion 140-150 grain bullet and use on both. I have killed caribou with 5.56 SS109 62 gr FMJ that basically punched a small hole right through them. Not ideal, but caribou are usually in terrain where they can be found if they dont drop on the spot. My point is, go with a deep penetrating bullet that will work on moose, and it will do the job on bou. It may not be the ideal caribou load, but should do the job.