.45 cal GMB
#11
The .40 cal 200 XTP launched at around 1800 fps has worked just fine for me. I've taken several deer with this load or slightly higher velocity with no issues. My first muzzy deer was with the 200 XTP launched at about 1850 fps - deer was taken at 103 yards, boom-flop with a golf-ball sized exit hole. I suspect that the 180 Deep Curl will have similar performance, though it is just my opinion with no real-world experience to back it up. Nice shooting!
#12
I was thinking you were the one that was using 200 grain XTP's and I thought Semisane used them to harvest a deer. I thank you for that opinion. I too, feel that if that was put in the right spot with enough velocity, there should be no problem with the wound channel.
#13
Those Harvester Crushed Rib sabots were stiff to load.
I don't see why that load wouldn't kill fine either. They work fine in 10mm hunting loads.
#14
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: River Ridge, LA (Suburb of New Orleans)
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I don't see why that load wouldn't kill fine either. They work fine in 10mm hunting loads.
#15
I would still prefer to see Speer offer a 200gr "Unicore". 10mm isnt that popular so 200s are a little limited. One designed just for MLs would be a big hit IMO. I bet even the 180gr with just a polytip would get some interest from 45cal ML shooters.
Im going to try a few this weekend in some reduced smokeless loads so i dont blow the sabots. If i can get them to shoot i will takes some pics and jug videos next time out.
My shooting time today is a bit limited since im getting a late start and lots of kids are at the property today so im just going to find out what does and doesn't work before dialing it in. Maybe if tomorrow looks promising i will try to get out again tomorrow.
BTW if you like shooting 40-180gr JHPs, i can get some nice Montana Gold 180gr JHPs. The jackets are a bit tougher (brass alloy) and the HP is a bit smaller.....Plus they are only about $16/100 locally from a reloading friend and weight variation is excellent. They can be bought direct in bulk for $147/1000 with shipping.
Im going to try a few this weekend in some reduced smokeless loads so i dont blow the sabots. If i can get them to shoot i will takes some pics and jug videos next time out.
My shooting time today is a bit limited since im getting a late start and lots of kids are at the property today so im just going to find out what does and doesn't work before dialing it in. Maybe if tomorrow looks promising i will try to get out again tomorrow.
BTW if you like shooting 40-180gr JHPs, i can get some nice Montana Gold 180gr JHPs. The jackets are a bit tougher (brass alloy) and the HP is a bit smaller.....Plus they are only about $16/100 locally from a reloading friend and weight variation is excellent. They can be bought direct in bulk for $147/1000 with shipping.
#17
Typical Buck
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Chippewa Falls WI
Posts: 914
Dave
I did have to take just a bit off but not two much. I use a GM 54 smooth bore in my Lyman Deer slayer flint and it works well also I have a 21 in 1x28 GN in 50 cal that I use both in the Lyman and my Penn Hunter .
I did have to take just a bit off but not two much. I use a GM 54 smooth bore in my Lyman Deer slayer flint and it works well also I have a 21 in 1x28 GN in 50 cal that I use both in the Lyman and my Penn Hunter .