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TX Hunter · February 18, 2012, 10:51 AM

Do you think it was bone that stopped the bullet?
Another question, If I switch to a 180 Grain Projectile, what kind of range do you think I will have for practical hunting.
I would like to be able to atleast take shots out to 200 yards, Its raining today so I may load up some 180s with my IMR 4895 and some Speer Hot-cor 180 Grain soft points I have, Dont know what charge will work will have to experiment a little.

February 18, 2012, 10:51 AM	#14
TX Hunter Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2010 Location: East Texas USA Posts: 1,805	Ray Do you think it was bone that stopped the bullet? Another question, If I switch to a 180 Grain Projectile, what kind of range do you think I will have for practical hunting. I would like to be able to atleast take shots out to 200 yards, Its raining today so I may load up some 180s with my IMR 4895 and some Speer Hot-cor 180 Grain soft points I have, Dont know what charge will work will have to experiment a little.