corelock Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 There is a lot of doubt as to how the 185 remmy works at mauser speeds. Well, the gun is a turk with the barrel cut to 19 inches. The load puts the vel at the muzzle at about 2350-2400 cronoed. The target was a 60 lb doe at about 170-200 yds. I hit the doe in the edge of the shoulder, it passed to the other side hitting part of the rib. THe exit hole in the rib was about 3/4 to 7/8 inch. All and all I was pleased with the damage and would say the bullet expanded well for what it had hit. I had been planning to change loads to go to something with a bit more horse power, but I think I stay with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp6.5 Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Big around and Heavy has worked for Centuries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojelio Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Pictures are always welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corelock Posted November 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 sorry no pics. The bullet hit about 1/2 the rib on the way out. I have seen alot of deer shot, the wound was not the biggest I have seen by any means but would be happy to use the bullet and load again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corelock Posted December 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 Today was the last day of our rifle season. Used the same rifle as mentioned above. Had a spike at about 80 yds. I muffed the shot hitting the deer in the spine. It was a huge hole. THe bullet came out where the ribs come away from the backbone. I could almost put my fist in the hole where the 185 came out. I was shocked to see that big of a hole, of course that is about the most bone on the deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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