Sierra 45gr hornet

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Hello all
Has any one using the above bullets experienced them just penciling straight through? I'm using them in a .222 remington over 20grs of n-133 giving 2740 fps. It's very accurate but I have shot 3 foxes all have died but two fell over only to get up and run both were dead when found but! Have shot one today from the lounge window a shoulder to shoulder shot two broken legs one dead fox but no expansion! Any ideas gratefully received. I will be speeding them up alittle but the rifle seems to like it slower?
thanks
 
If they were going to expand as designed, then 2750fps is as much as they would have got from a hornet.
I have used them in a hornet on rabbits, chosen for lack of damage, that said they made a mess of a side on fox at 100 yards.

Neil. :)
 
Like most bullets it is down to what it hits.
I will say the Hornady 45 grain hornet bullet has a better BC than
the Sierra, and is far more destructive, even on head shot rabbits.

Neil. :)
 
Ive got a couple of boxes to use then I have a box of nosler 45grs to try as im struggling to get 50grs to group!
 
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