Xtp never again
12-04-2010, 07:57 PM
#1
Spike
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Join Date: Dec 2010
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Xtp never again
I will never shoot XTP 240 or any Hornady bullet for Hunting again.IMO these bullets are for targets,I lostr a 130 class whitetail to these with a double lung shot the coyotes found the deer before I did.I will Start shooting BARNES or LEGIGH.I would like to see some feedback on this tell me what you think about XTP bullets.
12-04-2010, 09:14 PM
#4
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 21,193
I am guessing you found the deer. Where did you hit it, high or low? A double lung shot normally sprays blood. But then with deer you can never tell what you will find in the field. Too bad the coyotes got the buck. At least you got the horns.
12-05-2010, 03:46 AM
#8
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Rapid City, South Dakota
Posts: 3,732
Another option, that isn't so costly as them premium bullet you mentioned is the Deep Curl/Gold Dot.
Two inch hole into ribs, and two inch hole out of ribs using the 300g Deep Curl. Range was near 80 yard, and it all happened November 18.
One can't go wrong with this Nosler Partition either. The price is right, and the results on critter is reliable.
Two inch hole into ribs, and two inch hole out of ribs using the 300g Deep Curl. Range was near 80 yard, and it all happened November 18.
One can't go wrong with this Nosler Partition either. The price is right, and the results on critter is reliable.
12-05-2010, 03:48 AM
#9
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Northern Chautauqua Co. N.Y.
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Did you take a Pic of the so-called double lung shot Deer. I hear the same story all the time, sorry If I dont believe it. I've used XTP's for over 15 years and shot so many Deer with them that I cant remember how many. I never ever lost a single Deer to one shot with a XTP. Plus I've never seen a Double Lung Shot Deer go so far after a shot that I could'nt find it, from anyone. And yes I've tracked Deer that ran into the Thick Stuff. Sorry just telling it like it is.
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12-05-2010, 04:07 AM
#10
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Rapid City, South Dakota
Posts: 3,732
No need for an apology. Myself, i find your comments refreshing. However, i can picture a double lung shot deer running far enough in thick thick brush to escape cursory tracking. The fella shoulda had a partner like you; he woulda tagged his deer.