Barnes Spit Fire T-EZ
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Nontypical Buck
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Barnes Spit Fire T-EZ
Just a note to praise this bullet. I had been having difficulty finding a powder/bullet combo that would group to my satisfaction out of my Savage 10ML-II. This one just happened to do great with the 44 gr. of Accurate powder load recommended by Savage. It grouped right at 1MOA. Of course, good range performance does not necessarily translate into satisfactory field results. This one did. I spent Mon. - Thur. hunting in SE Alabama during our 5 day special ML dates. Shot 4 times ... 3 does and a good 8 pt. All deer were hit where I aimed. None went any distance, with 2 dropping in their tracks. Full pass-through and major wound channel from 65 yards or so, out to the longest shot ... about 135 yards. If you are looking for a decent bullet and this one groups well for you, I recommend it based upon this brief experience.
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MoJoTex
The flat based EZs should do well in the Savage with a book load but the boat tail versions can be a PITA to get any good fps. The older SpitFire 245gr with a light knurling seems to shoot pretty good though. We did well this week also including some Barnes kills.
Congrats
SJAdventures
If you like the TMZ with the boat tail and poly tip then checkout the Barnes .458 300gr SOCOM. They are a little bit cheaper per 50 and shoot well in either the MMP Orange or the Harvester yellow depending on your bore.
These shoot really well for me using heavier loads of BH209 and hammer deer.
The flat based EZs should do well in the Savage with a book load but the boat tail versions can be a PITA to get any good fps. The older SpitFire 245gr with a light knurling seems to shoot pretty good though. We did well this week also including some Barnes kills.
Congrats
SJAdventures
If you like the TMZ with the boat tail and poly tip then checkout the Barnes .458 300gr SOCOM. They are a little bit cheaper per 50 and shoot well in either the MMP Orange or the Harvester yellow depending on your bore.
These shoot really well for me using heavier loads of BH209 and hammer deer.
Last edited by Gm54-120; 11-20-2010 at 04:22 PM.