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I must admit I have YET to try any of Hornady's "new" stuff. I still have 1000s of Amax left in various flavors. Probably the best bullet ever made!! Yes, I said it. :giggle:
I've since found negative vids of the ATip. I believe it was Mr. Nosler who asked: "At what point in the animal's death did the bullet fail?" I will admit I'm not as "Hammer Of Thor" as my OP. I'm anal about accuracy and want to be absolutely sure any miss is MY fault. :mad:
 

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I've since found negative vids of the ATip. I believe it was Mr. Nosler who asked: "At what point in the animal's death did the bullet fail?" I will admit I'm not as "Hammer Of Thor" as my OP. I'm anal about accuracy and want to be absolutely sure any miss is MY fault. :mad:
I pretty much pass on all "splashy" bullets for big game. I'm not the least bit concerned about lead contamination in meat, I want a projectile to get to the vitals independent of shot angle. I"ll give up BC for deeper/straighter penetration every time.

This won't be popular, but, when I've decided to pull the trigger on a set of antlers, I'm not all that concerned about saving meat. I don't shoot for "meaty" parts on purpose, especially as a 1st shot. However, if I've gotten a bullet into a critter and it goes straight away, I'm not waiting for a broadside.

Conversely, if I'm trying to fill a doe/cow tag, well then I'm awfully selective about choosing placement to preserve as much as possible.

If I'm shooting varmints, bring on the splash and don't spare the BC, I'll take all of both I can get so long as the increased weight and concurrent velocity loss still offers a discernible wind-drift advantage over a lighter/faster projectile. I don't really care about "drop".
 

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Sounds good that sport is so so up north here for years few small groups in towns all for fun etc... I used to shoot a long time ago in Montana and neighboring states still have all my guns. There is group out in western ND, and way eastern Montana shoot can't remember name Dakota Rifle company guy heads it up I believe. When get closer to a known time I know some boys who could make it possibly.
 

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I need to clarify….

For killing I pretty much use exclusively Barnes. Although Amax will knock the crap out of deer sized and down, I wouldn’t poke anything bigger with one.

Steel and paper I like Amax. A LOT!
 


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I pretty much pass on all "splashy" bullets for big game. I'm not the least bit concerned about lead contamination in meat, I want a projectile to get to the vitals independent of shot angle. I"ll give up BC for deeper/straighter penetration every time.

This won't be popular, but, when I've decided to pull the trigger on a set of antlers, I'm not all that concerned about saving meat. I don't shoot for "meaty" parts on purpose, especially as a 1st shot. However, if I've gotten a bullet into a critter and it goes straight away, I'm not waiting for a broadside.

Conversely, if I'm trying to fill a doe/cow tag, well then I'm awfully selective about choosing placement to preserve as much as possible.

If I'm shooting varmints, bring on the splash and don't spare the BC, I'll take all of both I can get so long as the increased weight and concurrent velocity loss still offers a discernible wind-drift advantage over a lighter/faster projectile. I don't really care about "drop".
Then the A Tip may be for you. This is another vid essentially accusing it of being FMJ. The ballistic gel and antelope kill^^^^seem to show otherwise IMHO:

 
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Sounds good that sport is so so up north here for years few small groups in towns all for fun etc... I used to shoot a long time ago in Montana and neighboring states still have all my guns. There is group out in western ND, and way eastern Montana shoot can't remember name Dakota Rifle company guy heads it up I believe. When get closer to a known time I know some boys who could make it possibly.
Kinda in the same boat. I'm almost over the hill for competition shooting but still have my guns . I used to run into some of those guys from out west back in the day, I remember some good ol boys from Fortuna that used to travel . Bismarck/mandan had a lot of shooters back then and some from Grand forks and Fargo. Thinking back, I shot my last match in 94 and I was one of the youngest ones on the line. I bet some of the old timers are gone. I'd love to see this take off . Jiffy, are you thinking strictly long range high power or maybe consider some day evolving into small bore targets for beginners if you had some help in that department ?
 

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The reason why this sport struggles is because it takes volunteer help to make it happen. We all like to shoot but there is a burn out point for the ones that do all the work and try to make it fly. This is a good cause, IMO better than boy scouts.
 

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This would be by no means an “organized” shoot. Just some guys and gals out enjoying our second amendment rights.

I was thinking we’d set up targets at all ranges. 100 yards (or whatever) out to however long people wanted.
 


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Don't forget the booze................... Ain't nuttin better then guns and alcohol. ...rofl... ...rofl......rofl...
 

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I’m far from a prude but, that needs to be saved until afterwards.

I realize you were being sarcastic. It still needs to be said.

If you’re being stupid, you’re going to be asked to leave.

I don’t foresee any of that being an issue though.
I can still bring peanut butter sandwiches though right :cool:
 

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I figured it wouldn't be as tight ruled or finger up in the air drinking warm tea with one finger raised
 


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