RIFLE AMMUNITION: Ballistic Tips?

[scattered_grass]

Hey guys,
I've been shooting Ballistic Tips for quite some time now..I've had very good success with them, most of my deer drop, and if they run, I usually get a good blood trail. On a couple deer however, the bullet hasn't exited the deer and has left little to no blood at all..I guess this is because of the fragmentation of the Ballistic tip? Anyway, I was just interested in some feedback on what you guys are shooting...(caliber, grain bullet, etc..) and your success with them. Thanks!

Is a BT more accurate, more knock-down power, than say a Sierra Gameking silver-tip?

I shoot a .270, Federal Vital Shok BT, 130gr.

[Catcher's Mitt]

i have a couple of freinds that have stopped using the ballistic tip just for that reason. i shoot federal premium with the Ballistic tip. they are very accurate in my rifle. 5 shot gourps subminute of angle. caliber is 7mm mag. i havent had an issue with them not performing. have killed 3 trophy bucks and all have been found within 40 yards of where they were shot. a small buck i shot year before last ran about 80 yards and the blood trail was thin. he was shot through lungs.

i have been thinking of trying something else because where i hunt now is very rugged and shooting a big deer and not getting penetration will not be good. but i haven't gotten past the thought.

Boat tails are more accurate than a flat base.

[Capt_John]

Winchester Ballistic silvertips are the most popular around here, but I don't think they leave a good blood trail if you need one. The Federals with the Sierra Gameking bullets are hard to beat depending on what caliber and grain you use. I know that bullet in .243 in 68 grains is deadly for a smaller caliber. I personally think that Hornady SST's in .270, .308, .30-06,and .338 are the best bullets out there for the money.

[Gettinwet]

my father was having the same problem with the .270 130grain bullet so he switched to the 180 grain and has had no more issues...3 or the last 4 deer have dropped in thier tracks....the 130grain just seemed to be moving toooo fast..had to do very little as far as scope adjustments as well..

[Flatdog]

Hornady in your .270 win 140 grain btsp best game stopper, no problems ever with this ammo, are you reloading? or shooting factory? with th 140gr zero 1.5" high a 100m spot on again at 235m. the bullet coeficent is much better. Enjoy

[scattered_grass]

I really appreciate your responses guys!