A Case of Use Enough Gun?

I do believe i'm up for testing this theory. It wont happen soon as i dont own either cartridges at the moment, but i may be able to sort that out down the road. I could do a shoot, side by side on ballistics gel and with slow-mo, we could easily see which leaves the larger temporary and permanent wound cavities.
I could get multiple varieties for proper matching as well to test regular factory ammunition. I know that Federal has their Fusion line that has 95gr .243's at 2980fps and 180gr .300's at 2960fps. I believe that factory offering would be highly telling as well as others.
 
Congrats! Beautiful deer!! What grain and type bullets did you use on both? How far were they and were they broadside shots? thx....
They were 85gr Nosler Partitions loaded by Superior Ammunition at close to 200 yards for both bucks. Not sure at the exact angle but I’d think both were broadside or quartering
 
So it seems MS 9x56 demands i keep it civil, but thinks its peachy to insult me instead of showing evidence supporting their claims. That isnt using intellectual discourse. Resorting to insults, indicates a lack of any meaningful material to add to the argument. Everyone else has kept it civil as you requested, please do the same. As i said in a previous response, i meant no hostility in my initial comment and intended no aggression. It was worded very poorly and i apologize for that. I will be better in my replies and be respectful of others.
 
Everyone has their opinions and that’s great! Variety is the spice of life and keeps things interesting…
But the 243Win with the right bullet will hammer large Whitetails!
Both of these large bodied bucks were just taken this season using a 243Win and it knocked the heck out of them!

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@CZDiesel
And that's where the problem lies.
95% of 243 owners choose the wrong bullet.
Bob
 
@CZDiesel
And that's where the problem lies.
95% of 243 owners choose the wrong bullet.
Bob
Comparatively much less potential for a "problem" with a more manly caliber. 30-06 will flat kill a deer no matter if it's shooting 150 gr or 220 gr bullet. Difference being the 150 gr bullet may make a wasteful mess while 220 gr only accurate out to 150 yards. But the deer is still dead.
 

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Badboymelvin wrote on BlueFlyer's profile.
Hey mate,
How are you?
Have really enjoyed reading your thread on the 416WSM... really good stuff!
Hey, I noticed that you were at the SSAA Eagle Park range... where about in Australia are you?
Just asking because l'm based in Geelong and l frequent Eagle Park a bit too.
Next time your down, let me know if you want to catch up and say hi (y)
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may I suggest Intaba Safaris in the East Cape by Port Elizabeth, Eugene is a great guy, 2 of us will be there April 6th to April 14th. he does cull hunts(that's what I am doing) and if you go to his web site he is and offering daily fees of 200.00 and good cull prices. Thanks Jim
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