Brave Echo Niner
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All, @25 Sharps
I've been using the 148 TLR for a decent amount of time now in my .300 WSM.
Started load development with RL26, however speeds were on the slow end (3100-3200), so switched to RS60, which has found a load which shoots very well and gives a good velocity of 3434FPS - I did exceed 3500FPS, but opted for accuracy over ultimate speed.
Like all of @Yew Tree Fieldsports bullets I have used they are very easy to load for and produce 'acceptable' accuracy.
Last group shot with the rifle (an unfamiliar shooter to the rifle) produced this, which it achieves consistently:
With respect to terminal damage, I was pleasantly surprised.
On roe it is possible to use it, however I have found due to the sheer energy it has the ability to pop the rumen without the bullet piercing the diaphragm and with 'true' damage being limited to the chest cavity.
Ultimately this is something I've found with the .300 sporadically, however with the rapid energy transfer of this bullet, it seems to be more frequent.
For headshots (which is now my chosen placement on roe inside 150M with the setup), the bullet is suitably aggressive in expansion, as can be seen below. To me this is ideal performance, as there's no way they're making it anywhere without any head left.
On reds, I regard this to be the perfect NLA hill bullet, particularly where ranges may be further. I've shot a good number of reds with the combination and thus far 'bang flop' has been the only terminal reaction, which for culling bodes well for moving to the next beast quickly, knowing your first is on the deck.
Based on my ballistic calculator, it states I've had the bullet down to a terminal velocity of 2330FPS, and once again saw the deer drop on the spot.
All in all, for any magnum calibres (.300 Win Mag, .300 WSM, .300 PRC etc), I would recommend the bullet if being used for large deer on the hill. For roe it is maybe a little aggressive if this is your primary species.
Example One - Chest shot Red calf - Circa 100M
Exit wound:
Gralloch (note most of the lung material on exit side is missing)
Shot site/where it fell (yes that is most of one of it's lungs)
I've been using the 148 TLR for a decent amount of time now in my .300 WSM.
Started load development with RL26, however speeds were on the slow end (3100-3200), so switched to RS60, which has found a load which shoots very well and gives a good velocity of 3434FPS - I did exceed 3500FPS, but opted for accuracy over ultimate speed.
Like all of @Yew Tree Fieldsports bullets I have used they are very easy to load for and produce 'acceptable' accuracy.
Last group shot with the rifle (an unfamiliar shooter to the rifle) produced this, which it achieves consistently:
With respect to terminal damage, I was pleasantly surprised.
On roe it is possible to use it, however I have found due to the sheer energy it has the ability to pop the rumen without the bullet piercing the diaphragm and with 'true' damage being limited to the chest cavity.
Ultimately this is something I've found with the .300 sporadically, however with the rapid energy transfer of this bullet, it seems to be more frequent.
For headshots (which is now my chosen placement on roe inside 150M with the setup), the bullet is suitably aggressive in expansion, as can be seen below. To me this is ideal performance, as there's no way they're making it anywhere without any head left.
On reds, I regard this to be the perfect NLA hill bullet, particularly where ranges may be further. I've shot a good number of reds with the combination and thus far 'bang flop' has been the only terminal reaction, which for culling bodes well for moving to the next beast quickly, knowing your first is on the deck.
Based on my ballistic calculator, it states I've had the bullet down to a terminal velocity of 2330FPS, and once again saw the deer drop on the spot.
All in all, for any magnum calibres (.300 Win Mag, .300 WSM, .300 PRC etc), I would recommend the bullet if being used for large deer on the hill. For roe it is maybe a little aggressive if this is your primary species.
Example One - Chest shot Red calf - Circa 100M
Exit wound:
Gralloch (note most of the lung material on exit side is missing)
Shot site/where it fell (yes that is most of one of it's lungs)
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