I was really surprised to see how far the Lehigh traveled. The test shown above really backs the theory on the Lehigh/European design.

Once the Lehigh hit's liquid the petals shear and sever arteries and produce a severe amount of trauma to the animal. Then the bullets keeps traveling at bore size diameter. Pretty much the same as the Nosler with the extra shock of the petals creating lacerations inside the chest cavity.

The other benefit like the Nosler the Lehigh holds 100% of weight retention after the petals shear. I have seen many test's to back that. Frontier Gander, Sabotloader, John and my personnal findings with using the bullets on Hogs, Deer and Mouflan.

I think the SST guy's get caught up in a poor bullet performance and think it's really good. The SST/Shockwave are very in consistent on game. One day they explode on game and create the Trauma like the Lehigh. The next day they plow thru like the Nosler and dont expand at all. That's when there are no blood trails and lost Deer/game.

Most people think any bullet will kill Deer as long as you make a good behind the shoulder shot. Well, i disagree 100%. You need a good reliable/consistent bullet in order to achieve this. A bullet that not only causes damage but also penetration to cause damage thru the animal you are harvesting. And also will leave a blood trail when the animal decides to run dead.

Ballistic Gel, water bottle test's etc, are a starting point no doubt. But nothing beats in the field results. I much rather see how the bullet performs on game. I would nevr use a bullet on a special hunt that i was not sure that would perform 100% like i expected it to. Even if i didn't do what i was suppost to either. (make a killing shot)

Bullets that i feel 100% that can do the job on Elk, Deer, Moose right now are listed below in order.

1-Lehigh 200grn and up for Deer. 250grn and up for Moose and Elk.

2-275grn Parker ballistic extremes for Deer and Elk and Moose. The 250grn has not shown any thing good in my opinion.

3-The 260 PR DeadCenter for all animals listed. The 220grn works really well on Deer.

4- Barnes MZ Expander, excellant hollow point bullet.


Bullets that i have not used that look like winners in my book.

1- Nosler in 250grn and up on deer and Elk.

2-Gold Dots in 250grn and up.

Bullets that i would not use on game.

1-PowerBelts

2-Barnes TMZ or any pointy tipped Barnes bullet.

3- Hornady SST'S/Shockwaves. Though probably the most accurate bullets, performance is poor and very inconsistent.

In order to find the best setup for yourself change is a must. If you dont wanna change then good luck with what you got. I have changed bullets 5 times in the last eight years. I'm constantly looking for ways to have an upper hand in the field. Of couse everything here is my opinion only. If you find other wise, that's great for you.