I could kick myself!
#1
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I could kick myself!
I took the V2 out to the 50 yard range to see how high it shot, at 153 yards i was 2 1/2" high, at 50, i was 2" high! I thought it was a fluke and so i took one more shot, right into the same hole with half a bullet width sticking out the side.
Reloading, i took aim at my big cheeto jug " bulk kind from sams club" I did my usual cement like mixture as its very tough of bullets + the sticky sand wraps up the bullet and makes it easier to find.
Squeezed a shot off and i swear, it was like having shell shock! That heavy 30lb bucket of wet sand jumped straight up into the air and flew back a good 2 feet.
I went to inspect it and recover the bullet, half the face of the jug was blown off and when i picked it up, there was a nickel size hole in the back of it.
I havent had one bullet go through this set up before until today. So the story of these bullets blowing up into tiny pieces is entire BS!
As for the " i could kick myself statement" I KNEW i should have got this one on video! It truly was a sight to see that big jug just lift off the ground.
I used 110gr Blackhorn209, 260gr Harvester PT Gold.
Once i can get a few 5 gallon buckets i will do the test over again but with a safety bucket behind the first for added insurance.
Reloading, i took aim at my big cheeto jug " bulk kind from sams club" I did my usual cement like mixture as its very tough of bullets + the sticky sand wraps up the bullet and makes it easier to find.
Squeezed a shot off and i swear, it was like having shell shock! That heavy 30lb bucket of wet sand jumped straight up into the air and flew back a good 2 feet.
I went to inspect it and recover the bullet, half the face of the jug was blown off and when i picked it up, there was a nickel size hole in the back of it.
I havent had one bullet go through this set up before until today. So the story of these bullets blowing up into tiny pieces is entire BS!
As for the " i could kick myself statement" I KNEW i should have got this one on video! It truly was a sight to see that big jug just lift off the ground.
I used 110gr Blackhorn209, 260gr Harvester PT Gold.
Once i can get a few 5 gallon buckets i will do the test over again but with a safety bucket behind the first for added insurance.
#3
What range was your jug at? Have you recovered many of these PT's? I would assume that like most all lead bullets, they'd flatten out pretty good. I hunted with Buffallo SSB 285gr spitzers for a few years. They anchored many deer, but many times, at closer ranges on broadside shots they would turn inside the deer and exit maybe as much as a foot further back than where they entered. I suspect I was driving them too fast.
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What range was your jug at? Have you recovered many of these PT's? I would assume that like most all lead bullets, they'd flatten out pretty good. I hunted with Buffallo SSB 285gr spitzers for a few years. They anchored many deer, but many times, at closer ranges on broadside shots they would turn inside the deer and exit maybe as much as a foot further back than where they entered. I suspect I was driving them too fast.
#8
And we know wet sand will cause a bullet to react in a hydraulic fashion. I believe the MAX report is in error too but its not a fair comparison by either one.
Ive turned several Rainier bullets into pancakes with media that does produce the desired hydraulic effect...yes they are made by Rainier for Harvester. Ive called Rainier and confirmed it.
Ive turned several Rainier bullets into pancakes with media that does produce the desired hydraulic effect...yes they are made by Rainier for Harvester. Ive called Rainier and confirmed it.
#9
He used the same gel for the test that the FBI and the bullet manufactures uses.
Max is an independent tester that has to buy all the bullets and equipment to test it out of his own pocket. I've been talking to him quite a bit by mail, and I believe he's an honest guy.
He's stocking up on Thors for a test coming up. He expects good results, because his hunting buddies use them with great results.
My dad always taught me that you get what you pay for. Thors are expensive. PT's are cheap. Figure it out.
Of course there are exceptions. PowerBelts. Expensive junk.
#10
A picture of the PT broken up into little pieces with the biggest piece being 36gr is talk? That picture was the best one he tested.
He used the same gel for the test that the FBI and the bullet manufactures uses.
Max is an independent tester that has to buy all the bullets and equipment to test it out of his own pocket. I've been talking to him quite a bit by mail, and I believe he's an honest guy.
He used the same gel for the test that the FBI and the bullet manufactures uses.
Max is an independent tester that has to buy all the bullets and equipment to test it out of his own pocket. I've been talking to him quite a bit by mail, and I believe he's an honest guy.
The bullets are not all that expensive but neither are Gold Dots (Deep Curls) and there are, oh I dunno, one...MAYBE two folks on this board that swear by them.
Last edited by 7.62NATO; 03-21-2011 at 08:21 AM. Reason: That would be "WOUND," not "would."