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And with the heavier bullet there is normally less meat damage.
A few months ago I posted some pictures ofan old Remington-Lee rifle that I inherited. The gun is chambered in 30-40 Krag. The original loading was 30-40-220 (30cal, 40 gr. smokeless powder, 220 gr. bullet). So I loaded 220gr. Sierra RN's on 40 gr. of H4350. Maybe 1800fps. Got a 75 yard shot at a deer. Deer took a couple of steps, fell over. When I was skinning, I was kind of surprised at how little damage there was. Hole going in, slightly bigger hole coming out. Oh yeah, a hole about the size of a nickle through the top of his heart. Compared to the damage I'm used to with a 100gr, 25cal moving 3100 fps it was quite a difference.
Have you ever heard the saying "Eat right up to the hole". That is something you hear a lot of 45-70 shooter's say. I agree with "ELD" about the 200 grainer not being necessary, but it sure does work. I also agree with him about the 200 grainNosler Partition. It is a good bullet. But I have tried them in my 30-06's and could not get the accuracy I got with the Sierra's, and I can not believe the price difference. Partition's are just too darn expensive, and IMO they give no better performance than the Sierra 200 grain pill, and I have been shooting and hunting the 200 grain Sierra for 25 years. We have shot several elk along with truck loads of deer with this bullet. It is truly a "KILLER".
I do respect "ELD's"(spelliing) opinion. I have read his posts and this guy knows what he is talking about. I have learned a lot reading his posts. I just disagree with him on this one. Tom.