BSK
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The 295s and under are notorious for blowing up on impact. I had five hits in a row do that. Then I went up to their 405s. No more problems.I think I was shooting 295g .50 cal
I'll look into a heavier bullet
The 295s and under are notorious for blowing up on impact. I had five hits in a row do that. Then I went up to their 405s. No more problems.I think I was shooting 295g .50 cal
I'll look into a heavier bullet
I've never heard a complaint about their ease of loading and accuracy. But there is numerous horror stories on how they didn't do their job in the field, whether they didn't open or didn't exit the animal.I like Powerbelts because they are so easy to slide down the barrel and you dont have to fool with those sabots,plus they are very accurate in my CVA!!
I might try a heavier bullet I don't shoot over 100 yardsThe 295s and under are notorious for blowing up on impact. I had five hits in a row do that. Then I went up to their 405s. No more problems.
I've only shot a few with Powerbelts but they fell within 20 yards,stone dead but I have heard some say they didnt perform well for them,could account some of those lost deer may have been poor shots!I've never heard a complaint about their ease of loading and accuracy. But there is numerous horror stories on how they didn't do their job in the field, whether they didn't open or didn't exit the animal.
I would agree with the poor shots. Buck fever is real!I've only shot a few with Powerbelts but they fell within 20 yards,stone dead but I have heard some say they didnt perform well for them,could account some of those lost deer may have been poor shots!
I had 5 broadside hits in the lungs (at under 50 yards) not go through. No blood trails. All deer found but only because we know the local "escape routes."I've only shot a few with Powerbelts but they fell within 20 yards,stone dead but I have heard some say they didnt perform well for them,could account some of those lost deer may have been poor shots!