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Old 12-20-2010 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Wingbone
I'll go with what's most accurate in my rifle. However I have tended to be leary of boattail bullets for hunting. Years ago I shot a couple of deer with Hornady boattails. The bullets fragmented badly without getting much penetration. I went back to flatbase bullets for deer hunting. However, I have recently loaded up some Sierra Game Kings at moderate velocity. They are scarey accurate in my rifle. I'm hoping for a better experience this time around.
I've shot at least 2 a year with hornady boattails for the last 20+yrs, haven't lost any. Granted they are handloads, but boattails none the less. Spire point boattail interlock to be specific. Outstanding bullets at 20ys or 250yds, they perform very well.
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