xtp-s close range muzzy bullets?
#1
xtp-s close range muzzy bullets?
has anyone had good luck with the hornady 300 grain xtps at close ranges like 30 yards or less. im getting no blood trails with 100 grains (2) pellets of pyrodex. my shots are no more than 100 yards and more like 40 most times. im thinking if i back down to 80gr. the bullet might do its thing better at the close ranges.
#2
RE: xtp-s close range muzzy bullets?
You are probably hitting them, the bullet is expanding and opening up without a pass through. If you stick to their trail they should start to bleed sooner or later. Also if you place that right, they should not be running all that far. I think in your case if the load is accurate, I would concentrate on shot placement. Go for the heart and both lungs...
#3
Fork Horn
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 330
RE: xtp-s close range muzzy bullets?
Which 300 gr. bullet are you using? The .430 or the .452? The .430 or 44 cal. has better sectional density. I agree with Cayuga though. No matter which one you are using they should do the trick if you put them in the boiler room. Check ouy this post. This young man was using a 300gr/XTP/MAG with 100 gr. powder.
http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=3173622
http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=3173622
#4
RE: xtp-s close range muzzy bullets?
using the 44 cal. 300 grain xtp- with the greenie hornady sabots.just comparing notes on close range performance. the was hit at deer at 25 yards and no blood at at all. shot was perfect behind the shoulder and the deer was knocked for a loop. since there was no blood and no recovery im second guessing any extreme close shots with this bullet.
#5
RE: xtp-s close range muzzy bullets?
The bullet and load are more than enough and should do the job. Remember, shooting is only part of the hunt. Sometimes you have to track an animal. And sometimes a long way. Focus on shot placement and track slowly but surely. When tracking, try and stay to one side of the track so you don't disturb the sign.
Case in point: Last week my friend arrowed a buck late in the day and called me for some help. We went out the next morning and tracked that deer for about 6 hours total. Initially the deer bleed good then just a single drop here and there about every 30 yds. The last drop about 70 yds from the previous one. We went all the way back to the start and he got back in his stand and I stood where the buck was standing. After very careful exmination we discovered his broadhead nicked a branch and on hands and knees found a small tuff of grizzled hair. From this bit of information we surmized that the twig deflected the arrow enough to cause a superficial wound very low just nicking the chest and shaving him a bit.
Case in point: Last week my friend arrowed a buck late in the day and called me for some help. We went out the next morning and tracked that deer for about 6 hours total. Initially the deer bleed good then just a single drop here and there about every 30 yds. The last drop about 70 yds from the previous one. We went all the way back to the start and he got back in his stand and I stood where the buck was standing. After very careful exmination we discovered his broadhead nicked a branch and on hands and knees found a small tuff of grizzled hair. From this bit of information we surmized that the twig deflected the arrow enough to cause a superficial wound very low just nicking the chest and shaving him a bit.
#7
RE: xtp-s close range muzzy bullets?
bullet and load are more than enough and should do the job. Remember, shooting is only part of the hunt. Sometimes you have to track an animal.
#8
RE: xtp-s close range muzzy bullets?
Cannot understand why that 300 grain.430 XTP is not doing the job if you are hitting them right. I have killed dozens of hogs and deer with the 240 grain .430XTP bullet and two Pyrodex pelletsor 100 grains of Pyrodex RS. When i do my job the bullet does its job.
#10
RE: xtp-s close range muzzy bullets?
Cannot understand why that 300 grain .430 XTP is not doing the job if you are hitting them right.