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Old August 29, 2013, 05:42 PM   #1
BoogieMan
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BP bullets for deer

I havent shot BP for anything in many years because I normally only hunt in PA where my 30-06 or 460 are the way to go. But, I got into a land lease in NJ so I picked up a CVA Optima V2. They recommend powerbelt style bullets. Which are 50cal with a plastic gas ring at the base. They come from several brands in solid copper, all lead, jacketed HP and jacketed plastic tip.
Am I better off with one of that style or using the 250gr hornady XTP hp's in a sabot?
I would tend to think that virtually anything over 150gr flying around 2000fps will take a deer when properly placed. Does it make much difference wich bullet im shooting as long as its a soft point or HP?
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