Originally Posted by
WV Hunter
That is a great group for sure!
I think the think with Lehighs..they may not be known to be the ultimate in accuracy, but they ARE known for darn good performance on game. And they are certainly quite accurate in their own right. Personally, for typical hunting distances (under 200yds) I'll give up a smidge in overall accuracy for top level terminal performance.
Now if I was shooting 500yds... the game changes. A smidge can end up being alot at that range.
I would have jump in there with you Mr. Hunter. I pretty much know that Lehigh hunting bullets are not designed and are not the most accurate shooting bullet on the market - but from my experience they have proven their 'terminal performance' to me.
While I would not the open nose Lehigh's for competition target shooting - they are very accurate in the work of hunting big game. Plus a better shooter than I am could certainly tighten the groups up from what I am able to shoot.
I have total confidence in their ability to harvest what I pull the trigger on. There have been occasions when I have not made the best shot possible. On one occasion when I did not make the best shot on the animal at all. After the shot and when I got to the animal I found I was low in my shot placement - so low - I am fortunate I was using the Lehigh. With other bullets even with the more expensive ones - I really could have lost that animal. In this case the animal did make it about 100 yards with only a bubbling spot of blood here and there along the way.
They may be expensive as compared but for the performance I am willing.