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armedandsafe · April 15, 2009, 12:09 PM

When I was up there, I carried Sierra 180 SPBT in the 06. I did load up some 220 Barnes for Barren Ground Grizzleys, but loaded with them only not hunting something else.

I took a lot of carabou and all but my first moose with that load and was very satisfied with its performance. (I took my first moose with the 32-20, 80 gr HP at 1400 fps. Only because we were hunting Spruce Hen and that was what I had. Neck shot behind the ear at 80 paces. Took the moose for a friend who hadn't had meat in the house for 2 weeks.)

Shot placement and bullet construction detirmines flesh destruction more than bullet weight. Bullet weight will affect penetration more than anyting else.

Pops

April 15, 2009, 12:09 PM	#20
armedandsafe Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2005 Location: Moses Lake WA Posts: 1,001	When I was up there, I carried Sierra 180 SPBT in the 06. I did load up some 220 Barnes for Barren Ground Grizzleys, but loaded with them only not hunting something else. I took a lot of carabou and all but my first moose with that load and was very satisfied with its performance. (I took my first moose with the 32-20, 80 gr HP at 1400 fps. Only because we were hunting Spruce Hen and that was what I had. Neck shot behind the ear at 80 paces. Took the moose for a friend who hadn't had meat in the house for 2 weeks.) Shot placement and bullet construction detirmines flesh destruction more than bullet weight. Bullet weight will affect penetration more than anyting else. Pops __________________ Armed and Safe: Not just a theory If it time to bury them, it is time to dig them up. Remember, "Behind every blade of grass."