 grywlf52
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Posted: 9/25/2011 11:16:21 PM
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Posted: 9/26/2011 6:47:42 PM
I would personally not use a Powerbelt bullet on a black bear. A Hornady XTP, T/C Shockwave, Barnes, something along the lines of those would give you good performance.
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Posted: 9/27/2011 4:24:56 AM
My friend just shot a cow elk and doe with the power belt bullet you listed. Both shots were one shot stops and the bullet completely exited both animals. I would think it would work just fine on black bear. If your rifle shoots them well and you know how they shoot I wouldn't change a thing if you don't have the time to work on a load.
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grywlf52
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Posted: 9/27/2011 7:21:15 AM
I looked up the website yesterday. They have a 300gr platinum aerotip. Ordered 2 sleeves of them based on the recommended game use. First I had seen of them. The 5 gr difference shouldn't be that different but will throw a few down range just to confirm.
My concern is early expansion and not enough penetration with the 295 HP on the bear. I was hoping someone either had seen it used or had used it and could say yea or nay. Thanks for the replies |
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Posted: 9/29/2011 9:50:14 PM
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