2019 whitetail bullet choice Michigan

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Re: 2019 whitetail bullet choice Michigan

Postby teddy_d » Fri Feb 14, 2020 5:35 am

BobbyJ wrote:Changed over from the FTX to the new Bear Creek Ballistics 240gr all copper round. This round adds like 100 yards more range and much higher energy (3465 FPE) Also going to be reloading this bullet, there is no 450BM bullet that comes close in BC of .265. Most are .15-.2 range

Shot 185 yards out of Ruger Gunsite Scout.

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Re: 2019 whitetail bullet choice Michigan

Postby BobbyJ » Tue Sep 15, 2020 1:04 am

fox400 wrote:275 grain Barnes TSX over 40 grains of H110 for both mine and my Dad's gun. Shoots just under 1" @ 100 yards out of both my APF upper and Dad's Bushmaster Upper. We used this combo last year with awesome results and we'll never go back to the FTX after having them grenade on us on multiple deer in previous years.


I've shot that load but out of a bolt gun. Its hotter than factory. Was wondering what happens to AR type guns when using a bolt only load. Apparently nothing in your case.

I thought they would be over gased and maybe break an extractor. Others though that maybe the bolt lock up lugs are not as strong as bolts is why.

Have you had any extractor issues with that load?
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Re: 2019 whitetail bullet choice Michigan

Postby Cat Power » Tue Sep 15, 2020 6:55 pm

250 grain cutting edge Maximus bullets

39 grains of lil gun

Eaton county Michigan

Bolt action rifle with 22” barrel
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Re: 2019 whitetail bullet choice Michigan

Postby BobbyJ » Wed Sep 16, 2020 12:25 am

Cat Power wrote:250 grain cutting edge Maximus bullets

39 grains of lil gun

Eaton county Michigan

Bolt action rifle with 22” barrel


Did you get a deer in 2019 with those? I've not seen any reports on cutting edge yet. Curious if they mushroom or break off.
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Re: 2019 whitetail bullet choice Michigan

Postby Cat Power » Thu Sep 17, 2020 4:37 am

BobbyJ wrote:
Cat Power wrote:250 grain cutting edge Maximus bullets

39 grains of lil gun

Eaton county Michigan

Bolt action rifle with 22” barrel


Did you get a deer in 2019 with those? I've not seen any reports on cutting edge yet. Curious if they mushroom or break off.


I haven't shot anything with them yet. I honestly just bought them when Cutting Edge did their annual 20% off labor day sale. My initial loads have produced very good accuracy. They shed 4 pedals, so I believe they will perform great on deer.
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