Virtus bullet video

[webley701]

A quick search of the forum didn’t show that this video had been linked before (apologies if it has). Only a short one but worth a look especially if you change the playback speed to 0.25 of normal.

 

[Eric the Red]

Nice to see Virtus finally included in the latest QL update

 

[palmer_mike]

What was the first round and second round fired at the gel please?

 

[r judd]

Just look at those petals flying off, destined for the rumen

 

[nun_hunter]

Just look at those petals flying off, destined for the rumen

I'd say it depends on the size of the deer. It looked like the gel block was 6" square so not huge and some petals exited but had the block been thicker they may have only gone another couple of inches. On a muntjac that'd likely cause some issues but people experience the same with lead bullets now.

Looks like a good copper bullet for bringing the shot placement towards the hillar shot or through the shoulder or a good bullet for head and neck shooting.

Or if you really want to stick to the H/L shot and then there are plenty of other copper bullets available.

 

[r judd]

use barnes and have done for the last 15 years. No issues at all

 

[Blaser243]

Urg. Glad I didn't take the leap from using Fox bullets in two new rifles recently. Yes, the block is small but those petals flying around serve no beneficial purpose over a well-expanded monolithic projectile and risk a great deal of harm to the carcass.

Which particular bullet was this? I believe they do have different styles, but from my brief research they all seem to be considered fairly volatile.

 

[Dave_45]

Just look at those petals flying off, destined for the rumen

Tried them once

Accurate but never ever again

 

[webley701]

Tried them once

Accurate but never ever again

Out of interest - what happened?

 

[Dave_45]

Out of interest - what happened?

Not particularly virtus

Another non lead


The damage was wow


I’m staying with Barnes