Thread: Targex ammo

Took the 95gr Targex for a walk last night. First kill was a wild cat at 20m front on at the base of the throat. 2nd kill was a hind at 330m just behind the shoulder. Dead as door nail. The rib damage was about the size of a golf ball. Powder RL17 43gr seated to 2.630 off tip [not ogive]. No pressure signs and both cases ejected easily. All brass is annealed. Next whirl is late March. Waiting to see the performance on a big wet muddy red stag. So far no complaints. Quality pill and did the bizo.

Originally Posted by TeRei

Took the 95gr Targex for a walk last night. First kill was a wild cat at 20m front on at the base of the throat. 2nd kill was a hind at 330m just behind the shoulder. Dead as door nail. The rib damage was about the size of a golf ball. Powder RL17 43gr seated to 2.630 off tip [not ogive]. No pressure signs and both cases ejected easily. All brass is annealed. Next whirl is late March. Waiting to see the performance on a big wet muddy red stag. So far no complaints. Quality pill and did the bizo.

My son skinned that deer. The damage was brutal. No way it was going anywhere.The next outing for the 95gr is in the Kaimanawas for the roar. Going to run up some 69gr Targex for 2 mates to tickle up some stags for the roar. Any doubt about performance is well and truly gone. Nice pill Mr Matakohe man. LOL.