Re: 6x45 deer and hog load wanted
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: justme</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I shot a medium size 6 pointer about 25 years ago with a 6X45 chambered in a XP100 with a 15" barrel. I used a Sierra 85 gr HPBT thinking that it would work well with the 15" tube. The shot was about 50 yards,right behind the shoulder and the bullet exploded on hitting a rib sending bits of lead, jacket, and bone into its heart & lungs,Killing him on the spot but I think I just got lucky as my choice of bullet and reason for choosing it were 100% WRONG! </div></div>
Was it a match king? I have been using the 77gr SMK on hogs in my 223 with great results. It breaks ribs coming in, and going out with major destruction in between.