Hunting Bullets

Wainer · Post by **Wainer** » Tue May 25, 2004 6:33 pm

What are some of the favorite bullet shapes and weights for hunting deer to elk ? Thanks for the input, Don

pete · Post by **pete** » Tue May 25, 2004 9:06 pm

Wainer,
I haven't hunted alot with bp cartridge rifles but I've killed two buffalo (not the behind the head type shots but heart lung shots at 100 - 150 yds) , 1 antelope and 1 muledeer with pure lead Lyman 457193 420 gr. flat point bullets. They have worked very well although I'm thinking of trying to find a similar type bullet with better lube grooves.

Shiloh Sharpie · Post by **Shiloh Sharpie** » Wed May 26, 2004 9:46 am

[quote="pete"]Wainer,
I haven't hunted alot with bp cartridge rifles but I've killed two buffalo (not the behind the head type shots but heart lung shots at 100 - 150 yds) , 1 antelope and 1 muledeer with pure lead Lyman 457193 420 gr. flat point bullets. They have worked very well although I'm thinking of trying to find a similar type bullet with better lube grooves.[/quote]

Look at Paul Jones' site. He has a beauty if you can stand the price!!

Beruisis · Post by **Beruisis** » Wed May 26, 2004 11:57 am

I use a .40 caliber grease groove bullet with a 3/10" meplat, Steve Brooks mould, 420 grs. in my 40/90. Have only used it on whitetails & hogs & it is v. effective. Should be excellant for elk.
Have also used the Gould hollow point in the 45/70. This is also excellent for Texas whitetail.
In the 50/90 anything will do the job as long as you do your part.

pete · Post by **pete** » Wed May 26, 2004 6:55 pm

Thanks Sharpie. The 420 gr 45 looks good with good grooves and it looks like it wouldn't take up alot of case room either.