Thread: 223 on deer

Must admit I have had the same (non) reaction with a buck chamois hit with a 165gn Nosler BT from my short barreled 308win. I though I had missed it as it just stood there, side on, looking in my direction. A second shot dropper it but the first, behind the shoulder, had done the business. I have since changed to 168 ELD-M in that rifle and they seem to go better. The BTs were great in the 300wm but I suspect a bit hard for the lower velocity of the 308win.
Sorry. As you were. Back on topic.

Originally Posted by Shearer

Must admit I have had the same (non) reaction with a buck chamois hit with a 165gn Nosler BT from my short barreled 308win. I though I had missed it as it just stood there, side on, looking in my direction. A second shot dropper it but the first, behind the shoulder, had done the business. I have since changed to 168 ELD-M in that rifle and they seem to go better. The BTs were great in the 300wm but I suspect a bit hard for the lower velocity of the 308win.
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if you hit shoulder bones...much different outcome...a chammy is no bigger than average dog/nanny goat so not a heck of a lot of resistance to a big projectile,slipped in behind shoulders,there is chance to hit a rib...or slip between them,if it slips between it has stuff all to make it expand...same goes for lots of animals.

Originally Posted by Shearer

Must admit I have had the same (non) reaction with a buck chamois hit with a 165gn Nosler BT from my short barreled 308win. I though I had missed it as it just stood there, side on, looking in my direction. A second shot dropper it but the first, behind the shoulder, had done the business. I have since changed to 168 ELD-M in that rifle and they seem to go better. The BTs were great in the 300wm but I suspect a bit hard for the lower velocity of the 308win.
Sorry. As you were. Back on topic.

I see some cheeky sod has been commenting on your 300wsm vid

Originally Posted by Tahr

I see some cheeky sod has been commenting on your 300wsm vid

Haha. After 9 years someone finally watched it
Yeah. Hit in the point of the shoulder. I was very surprised it stayed standing for as long as it did. Wagging their tail is usually a good sign though.

Originally Posted by Shearer

Haha. After 9 years someone finally watched it
Yeah. Hit in the point of the shoulder. I was very surprised it stayed standing for as long as it did. Wagging their tail is usually a good sign though.

I feel like a link is required