Perspective on Bullet Performance

[Rocky Raab]

Note that the recommendation of the 125 BT was for deer, not elk. And I'd amend it to say for smallish deer only.

I've used the 125 BT on deer, but only because I was shooting a 30 Herrett Contender. In my 308, I use nothing smaller than a 150-grain bullet.

I'm not completely sure I agree with denton's hypothesis: that premium bullets kill better. A standard bullet - if wisely chosen - can be 100% effective. The caveat there is the "wisely chosen" aspect.

Varmint bullets, target bullets and military bullets have NO place in the big game field. Period. They may work some of the time, but so might a 22 LR. Just because they might work once in a while does not mean they are appropriate for the job.

Standard bullets are perfect for standard calibers at reasonable velocities and ranges. That's precisely what they're designed for.

If you shoot a magnum, or shoot at very high velocities, or at long range, or perhaps even in unusual hunting conditions, premium bullets are the correct choice. That's what they are designed for.