30-06 .. 220 grain
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No experience with that core-lokt bullet. But I'm sure it's a deadly combination.
My aught side likes the Hornady 220 grain round nose interlock, and the Nosler 220 grain partition.
Great grain weight for hunting close quarters. Impact velocity is going to be right in the sweet spot for great bullet performance if shooting within that hundred yard range.
My aught side likes the Hornady 220 grain round nose interlock, and the Nosler 220 grain partition.
Great grain weight for hunting close quarters. Impact velocity is going to be right in the sweet spot for great bullet performance if shooting within that hundred yard range.
The old geos and prospectors with 30-06s used 220 gr Dominion ammo for close stopping shots on problem black bear and griz around camo.
Presentation angles were always 5hitty so they wanted the penetration that came with high sectional density, heavy for caliber bullets.
Presentation angles were always 5hitty so they wanted the penetration that came with high sectional density, heavy for caliber bullets.
They work, I've used them on bears a few times. Honestly, it was just because that was what I had at the time, but they certainly did the job. - dan
I used the 220Gr core-lock the first time I went after moose thinking "big animal needed big bullet". After hammering a moose in the shoulder and completely blowing the shoulder bones to pieces I opted to downsize to 175gr the next hunt. I was using a 6.5lb Handi-rifle and firing those 220's kicked like a mule and the 175gr. were just as effective. I still have half a box of the 220's and I'm saving them for buffalo....... a tank....... maybe anti-aircraft.
I used the 220Gr core-lock the first time I went after moose thinking "big animal needed big bullet". After hammering a moose in the shoulder and completely blowing the shoulder bones to pieces I opted to downsize to 175gr the next hunt. I was using a 6.5lb Handi-rifle and firing those 220's kicked like a mule and the 175gr. were just as effective. I still have half a box of the 220's and I'm saving them for buffalo....... a tank....... maybe anti-aircraft.
in this day and age it is unbelievable that people don't understand what makes a quality hunting bullet and when and where to use oneI used the 220Gr core-lock the first time I went after moose thinking "big animal needed big bullet". After hammering a moose in the shoulder and completely blowing the shoulder bones to pieces I opted to downsize to 175gr the next hunt. I was using a 6.5lb Handi-rifle and firing those 220's kicked like a mule and the 175gr. were just as effective. I still have half a box of the 220's and I'm saving them for buffalo....... a tank....... maybe anti-aircraft.
The first deer I ever shot was with a 140gr CoreLokt in 7RM. I was new, hit it in the shoulder, and the shock and frag cost me BOTH front quarters, totally bloodshot.I used the 220Gr core-lock the first time I went after moose thinking "big animal needed big bullet". After hammering a moose in the shoulder and completely blowing the shoulder bones to pieces I opted to downsize to 175gr the next hunt. I was using a 6.5lb Handi-rifle and firing those 220's kicked like a mule and the 175gr. were just as effective. I still have half a box of the 220's and I'm saving them for buffalo....... a tank....... maybe anti-aircraft.
In a slower cartridge, 212's and 215's are devastating when lung shots are taken, I have killed many deer and moose with them out of a 303 Brit .
I would not want to shoot a moose in the shoulder with a 220 Core Loct or any other cup and core bullet 3006 speeds!
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I would not want to shoot a moose in the shoulder with a 220 Core Loct or any other cup and core bullet 3006 speeds!
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I also like running the 200 grain accubonds in the aught six. But those 220 grain bullets definitely hit different. In a good way I think. But to eaches own.
There was a big branch on a cottonwood tree that I wanted removed because it was a Hazzard for horses in corral under it. I used some of those 220 Hornady in my 30/06 to shoot the big branch down. I found a few of the fired bullets. Haha I thought about reloading the fired bullets again.
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The big heavy roundnose cup and core bullets are not fashionable any more, and their performance has certainly been surpassed by more modern designs. If used appropriately, they are still a good choice for many hunts, especially bigger critters at close-ish range. Bears over bait or in thick bush is one such application.
They are not a good long range bullet and may be a bit resistant to expansion for quick kills on smaller game, and that bothers some people. But not everyone. The most extreme mismatch I've personally witnessed was a friend who used a 220 RN .30-06 to shoot a small mule deer fawn through the ribs at just over 300 yards. Even at a range that was "too far" and on game that was "too small to offer enough resistance" for the heavy bullets design, the bullet expanded enough to kill quickly.
They are not a good long range bullet and may be a bit resistant to expansion for quick kills on smaller game, and that bothers some people. But not everyone. The most extreme mismatch I've personally witnessed was a friend who used a 220 RN .30-06 to shoot a small mule deer fawn through the ribs at just over 300 yards. Even at a range that was "too far" and on game that was "too small to offer enough resistance" for the heavy bullets design, the bullet expanded enough to kill quickly.
The lst time I think I used a 215 out of my .303 ( and 308 Win speeds) was on a moose calf. At 252 yards the bullet went into the rib cage and came out with about a 3/4 " exit hole.
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Works for me, although I have been using the .311,150 grain Barnes TSX for a long time since I used the 215's
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Works for me, although I have been using the .311,150 grain Barnes TSX for a long time since I used the 215's
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