I had a not so great experience recently with a Remington Corelokt bullet.I held for a shoulder shot on a buck at close range,30 to 35 yards.Long story short I hit the deer exactly where I was intending to but the bullet literally blew up upon impact.Certainly crippled the deer but didn't get in to his chest cavity.I was stunned.While he certainly would have died as a result of the first shot,I shot him again at about 60 yards to put him down for good.
.270caliber 130 grain bullet.I have alternated between corelokt's and federal premiums Barnes X bullet.I have hadthe Barnes X zip through with very little expansion though.I am considering going back to Nosler partition's or Accubonds or the Trophy Bonded bear claws.
I would be intersted to hear some views as to the reasoning for the blow up and what bullets have been proven performers for you.
The only thing I can think of is close shot and the speed of the bullet.I want to use up the ammunition I have but unless I have to I am going to stay away from the shoulders.I am not looking to have this be a conversation about shot placement.I have always been a chest cavity or shoulder shooter depending upon what I am given.