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I'd like to see the hunting bullet coming out
I'd just like to see some results with existing 115 - 120 bullets already on the market with the faster twist. I considered building a .25 Souper (25-08) for years but this seems much easier to complete.
Its out, I’ve killed 5 animals with em this season. Three deer and two elk.I'd like to see the hunting bullet coming out
Theres a couple just above in this threadGot some pictures or specs?
All animals killed were with the 131 Ace match bullet.Of the hunting bullet that was mentioned to come out, or the Blackjack 131 Ace match bullet?
I hopped on the 25 creed bandwagon on day one. Their .330 bc is very conservative. I had to run a .350 for everything to line up to 800 and hearing I'll probably have to bump it to .355 for everything to line up past 1300
26" 25 creed 7 twist xcaliber blank on bighorn origin action in a manners t2a
Velocity at 2954 with sd of 3 using unsorted 6 creed starline brass necked up to 25
Most “hunting” bullets have lower BC then match bullets.I think we are hoping that the hunting bullet will have a even higher BC, yes?!
Most “hunting” bullets have lower BC then match bullets.
Its out, I’ve killed 5 animals with em this season. Three deer and two elk.
No sir, they have blown through everything. If you look at my “hunting with the 25Creedmoor” thread, there are a bunch of pics you can see some of the damage.Any recovered bullets from the animals? It would be interesting to see how / if they are holding together.
Here are my thoughts on the subject, its a little long winded and full of opinions, but take it for what it cost?Thanks, I saw the pictures and saw they all seemed to pass through and definitely did the job. I think I'm like a lot of people and am still split on what defines good terminal performance on game, weight retention and the ability to penetrate deeply / pass through, or fragmenting and depositing all the energy in the animal.
Here are my thoughts on the subject, its a little long winded and full of opinions, but take it for what it cost?
Shot placement vs. Bullets
Anybody using these in a 25-06?
I need to rebarrel my 25, and I can't justify changing calibers since I have about 500 pieces of virgin brass, about 1000 that still have plenty of life left, and an annealer to make it last that much longer.
However, I am thinking the new barrel needs to be a 1-7 twist. I only really shoot 115 partitions and ballistic tips now.
I would like to see a bonded bullet for hunting, as I've shoulder punched deer for a quick stop with partitions and they performed perfectly. I normally go for the lungs, and have had match bullets perform just fine there, but a bonded core just gives me a bit of piece of mind.
Anyone know anybody doing 25x47L prefits or reamer rentals? I got 400 pieces of 6.5x47 brass I’d hate to toss when I barrel swap.
Anybody using these in a 25-06?
I need to rebarrel my 25, and I can't justify changing calibers since I have about 500 pieces of virgin brass, about 1000 that still have plenty of life left, and an annealer to make it last that much longer.
However, I am thinking the new barrel needs to be a 1-7 twist. I only really shoot 115 partitions and ballistic tips now.
I would like to see a bonded bullet for hunting, as I've shoulder punched deer for a quick stop with partitions and they performed perfectly. I normally go for the lungs, and have had match bullets perform just fine there, but a bonded core just gives me a bit of piece of mind.
Lots of guys shooting them in the 06. I believe they can get away with an 8 twist too.Anybody using these in a 25-06?
I need to rebarrel my 25, and I can't justify changing calibers since I have about 500 pieces of virgin brass, about 1000 that still have plenty of life left, and an annealer to make it last that much longer.
However, I am thinking the new barrel needs to be a 1-7 twist. I only really shoot 115 partitions and ballistic tips now.
I would like to see a bonded bullet for hunting, as I've shoulder punched deer for a quick stop with partitions and they performed perfectly. I normally go for the lungs, and have had match bullets perform just fine there, but a bonded core just gives me a bit of piece of mind.
Anybody using these in a 25-06?
I need to rebarrel my 25, and I can't justify changing calibers since I have about 500 pieces of virgin brass, about 1000 that still have plenty of life left, and an annealer to make it last that much longer.
However, I am thinking the new barrel needs to be a 1-7 twist. I only really shoot 115 partitions and ballistic tips now.
I would like to see a bonded bullet for hunting, as I've shoulder punched deer for a quick stop with partitions and they performed perfectly. I normally go for the lungs, and have had match bullets perform just fine there, but a bonded core just gives me a bit of piece of mind.
Anyone know anybody doing 25x47L prefits or reamer rentals? I got 400 pieces of 6.5x47 brass I’d hate to toss when I barrel swap.
The box they come in and the price would increase. Nothing else.I was actually just curious what they would change from the Blackjack to make it a hunting bullet. I view the match bullet companies that make "hunting" versions of their same VLDs by using "thinner" J4 jackets a little bit of a sham. If I wanted a match bullet with a core that isn't bonded to the jacket to shoot an animal with, I'll just shoot the match bullet.
The box they come in and the price would increase. Nothing else.
I’m picking more than anything. Factory hunting ammunition usually sells at a premium. If the bullet in question is performing then why pay more for a “hunting bullet”. That’s my point.And you think this because...?
I’m picking more than anything. Factory hunting ammunition usually sells at a premium. If the bullet in question is performing then why pay more for a “hunting bullet”. That’s my point.
Some target bullets perform as good as hunting bullets. I have a thread in the hunting section telling about my January hunt. I took several deer from close in to 365yds. All clean pass through with factory 147gr eld-m out of a 6.5 creedmoor. The wounds look identical to any produced by ,y .270 win and 130gr powershock. Not explosive damage at all. Looks like the round expanded like a cup and core. Perfect.
Some target bullets like hornady’s 140gr bthp do not perform well and I would never use them again.
No comment on the actual changes, but manufacturers tend to lean on hunter's ethics. Most hunters consider what they do to be very important, and the shots they take to be critical. Therefore they are willing to pay a premium to use a bullet that is better (whether it is, or simply percived to be so), they price them accordingly, and many pay it.And you think this because...?
And you think this because...?
coldbore what are you guessing as far as barrel life on your 25 I can’t decide if I want to build one or a 7-08
^thisIf barrel life is your deciding factor, 7mm-08 is gonna win. I haven't heard of anyone shooting out a 25 Creed barrel yet and you get attacked here if you throw out a speculative number, so it'll probably be more than a 6 Creed and less than a 6.5 Creed.
I am not sure, but if you talk to the guys at blackjack bullets they can point you in the right direction.Hey @coldboremiracle anybody have savage prefits in 25cm yet?
I think PVA will do a savage/remage prefit or a barrel for Nucleus, bighorn, mausingfield, rpr