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I like Federal Fusion 140 gr. We tried the Hornady 139 gr American Whitetail in 2021 when Fusions were not available — 3 bucks each at about 120 - 140 yards and didn't get pass through on any of them, bullet was embedded just under skin on exit side. They shot well and all 3 bucks were dead in 30 - 40 yards, but no pass through. Similar results with Winchester XP
 
JJ3 said:
I like Federal Fusion 140 gr. We tried the Hornady 139 gr American Whitetail in 2021 when Fusions were not available — 3 bucks each at about 120 - 140 yards and didn't get pass through on any of them, bullet was embedded just under skin on exit side. They shot well and all 3 bucks were dead in 30 - 40 yards, but no pass through. Similar results with Winchester XP
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If you load or know someone who does, try the Speer Gold Dots. Lots of information out on the interwebs that thinks it's the same bullet.
 
I guess I am different but Remington Core-Loks have always performed very well for me through my Tikka and Remington rifles. Truthfully, they have shot so well there was no need to try anything else. I killed a coyote Wednesday morning at @250 yards with the Tikka and Corr-Loks. Dead right there. This combo has proven itself also on deer. I have never had one go over 25 yards. I love the light recoil even with the Tikka.
 
Teacher said:
I guess I am different but Remington Core-Loks have always performed very well for me through my Tikka and Remington rifles. Truthfully, they have shot so well there was no need to try anything else. I killed a coyote Wednesday morning at @250 yards with the Tikka and Corr-Loks. Dead right there. This combo has proven itself also on deer. I have never had one go over 25 yards. I love the light recoil even with the Tikka.
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They don't call it the deadliest mushroom in the woods for nothing! 👍🏼 I've used corkokts for years before I started handloading and the only problem I had was one round failing to fire, but it was on a good buck so it stung a little. 😬
 
MUP said:
They don't call it the deadliest mushroom in the woods for nothing! 👍🏼 I've used corkokts for years before I started handloading and the only problem I had was one round failing to fire, but it was on a good buck so it stung a little. 😬
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It was nice when Remington Cor-Lokts used to be available as components. I used a lot of their bullets in my handloads. Their .243 100 grain bullet put a lot of deer in the freezer for me and a buddy.
 
JJ3 said:
I like Federal Fusion 140 gr. We tried the Hornady 139 gr American Whitetail in 2021 when Fusions were not available — 3 bucks each at about 120 - 140 yards and didn't get pass through on any of them, bullet was embedded just under skin on exit side. They shot well and all 3 bucks were dead in 30 - 40 yards, but no pass through. Similar results with Winchester XP
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If I hunted real thick timber I probably would never find a deer. I shoot the Winchester xp in my 30-06. Never had a blood trail nor exit. Just been lucky that they only went a-few yards in some places. The damage is insane tho. I lost a real nice buck last year with them on a shoulder shot. I'll go back to the PowerPoints or core lokts if I pull the 06 out again.
 
30-06 type of guy said:
If I hunted real thick timber I probably would never find a deer. I shoot the Winchester xp in my 30-06. Never had a blood trail nor exit. Just been lucky that they only went a-few yards in some places. The damage is insane tho. I lost a real nice buck last year with them on a shoulder shot. I'll go back to the PowerPoints or core lokts if I pull the 06 out again.
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That's pretty crazy that an 30-06 doesn't exit!
 

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