We need to teach hunting ethics foremost, I would not even propagate over 400 yard shots to the majority of hunters.

Do not know how 10 people could not like this video. Well put together. Informative. No BS thanks again

My take away was velocity matters and I appreciated your remark about "sensible hunting distances". All of my rifles have the potential to be lethal at great distances, however, I like the challenge of actually hunting. Your comments about the meat yield and having shrapnel in your dinner cracked me up. Everybody who hunts should watch this video because you really packed a bunch of good, usable advice in it! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience! Great video!

Excellent review! I live and hunt in Alaska. For 30 years I reloaded Nozler partitions, and for the past decade I've reloaded TTSX exclusively for hunting. Never had a problem....130 gr TTSX in .270 for Sitka blacktails, Dall sheep, black bear, caribou. 180 gr TTSX for moose and grizzly bears. I like the big exit holes TTSX typically creates, especially for blood tracking bears. I usually reload and shoot about 10-20 TTSX each week...at $30 per box of 50 the price is not bad either. I am not a long-range hunter, almost all my kills have been less than 200 yards...

Every time I watch one of your videos, I walk away with valuable knowledge. Thank you so much for sharing.

Your channel is the best outdoor orientated channel on KZfaq. I appreciate your vids so much. Thank you, God bless

Thank You for a very good video that brings back to light what us old school hunters have known for years.

DD, you've caught me up on 42 years of bullet apathy - that was perfect. Thank you.

Thank you for putting together a great video with lots of common sense and real world experiences - appreciate it 👍🏻

I agree about high velocity and Barnes bullets. They NEED velocity to perform as intended. They'll still kill at slower speeds, but with pencil type holes and not much shock. I recently witnessed my buddy shoot a whitetail with a 308, 130 grain TTSX (at 3100 fps I might add) knock a deer over dead in its tracks at 100 yards. It was a high shoulder shot that shocked the spine and clipped the top of the lungs. It had as little meat damage as any deer I've skinned in several years. I'm already a Barnes guy, but this just made me realize how little bc and sectional density matter inside 300 yards with these. Select light for caliber bullets and push them well above 3000 fps and watch them fall in the scope without putting lead fragments in your meat.

I tell people to match the bullet to the game and the expected range.My friend went to Africa and talked to the PH before departure. PH told him average range 90 yds. He was after Kudu plus other plains game. Took his Ruger .458 Lott and Speer 350 Mag Tip. One shot kills on all game and he showed me a couple of perfect mushrooms. Everything you pointed out in your video is true. Shooting long range at varments and targets is fine but I draw the line on big game. Leave the 1000 yds at range targets. I have a nice collection of Noslers and Core Loks over the years. I truly have a high opinion of Barnes. Haven't found one in a animal yet. They penetrate deep and open up like a broad head. Thanks

For hunting animals, i choose Nosler partition! Never let me down!

Fantastic video, I’ve watched this several times over the last number of months. No agenda or marketing, just honest opinion and information. I’ve moved to monolithic bullets recently and couldn’t be happier with them. Great channel, one of my favourites.

Thank you for your real-world knowledge. I used to live in Alaska 7 years in the 90s and did lots of hunting. I was a die-hard nosler partition hunter mostly because that was the go to bullet in Alaska at the time. I have heard good things about Barnes and Swift. I don't really get to caught up in BC because I hunt with aperture sights inside 300 yards so not really necessary for me. Sounds like my go to partition nosler is still great. I plan to be back in the field this fall and Africa in the next few years. Thanks

Extremely grateful! Wonderful educational program! A very noble cause! Good hunting!

The factory loaded Nosler Partition .30-30 ammo turned my mediocre deer rifle into a great deer and bear killer. Love the accuracy and penetration they give

The pleasure of watching and listening this man! In every video, every word have its place!

I shot a huge Golden Wildebeest 4 days ago. Carcass weight was 290lbs. I used my 30-06 with 165gr Accubonds at 2850fps at the muzzle. I shot it just behind the shoulder at 270m. The animal ran about 30m and died. Wildebeest are know as the poor man's buffalo because they are so tough. I found the Accubond just below the shoulder on the opposite side. Weight retention was 129gr. I will hunt anything in South Africa except the big 5 with the above mentioned combination. I will never use Berger bullets on game again, poor penetration and massive meat damage. Great channel and analisys!

Always glad to see your videos. Here’s how I see it: the best caliber is a good bullet, and the best bullet is proper shot placement.

Just came across your youtube today. GREAT information and very well done videos. Thank you for your vast knowledge and (unbiased) expertise.

Best hunting bullet, the one your rifle shoots accurately, gets good expansion, deep penetration. I like barnes LRX

The best education video in regards to bullets on the net!!!

This rule applies to all firearms, the projectile always does the work. It’s amazing people spend huge amounts of money and time on platform and optics. But not nearly as much time on ammunition selection.

This has to be the best video I have seen in a long time...Very informative. I have been sucked in with these fragmenting bullets..Berger...ELDX..Very Accurate. Shot a cow elk at 450 yds with my 7mm 162 gr ELDX...Dropped in its tracks..Never shot anything really at close range to see the results of under penetration..This year I am going to use my Marlin SBL in the Trapper in timber Going to use the Barnes 400 gr Original..Hope it works well for me...Thanks for a great Video.

Hello. This is one of the best, candid and helpful hunting videos. Actually the choice of tip is even more important than the gauge used. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge in such a pleasant and educational way.

Great video desert dog really explains a lot , clears up some questions I have had for a long time . Thanks !

Fantastic discussion. Excellent video. Thank You.

Great video. I agree with all of your points, and I'm frustrated with the bullet manufacturers attempts to sell nothing but boat tail target bullets to hunters. I've been using Hornady Interlock bullets in my 308 and 30-06 for years with no complaints or problems. I use either the 180 grain round nose or the 165 spire point (never boat tail). The 165 spire point is by far the most accurate bullet out of my 308. These work great at the woods ranges I hunt, perfect expansion and penetration. I've also used Remington Corelokt before i reloaded. Too bad Remington wont sell them as components. The 180 round nose is about as reliable as you can get for close range deer, bear and moose with 308/30-06. Keep up the great work. New subscriber here!

Very informative. Thankyou for your time spent. Much appreciated

Great video. im a big fan of the Nosler Partition myself. Lately though, I have been using the Accubond Long Range. It seems to give great performance. We have not recovered one or lost an animal yet. They also seem to be much more handloader friendly and less finiky than the standard Accubond. But you can NEVER go wrong with a Partition!

great video. give me the partition most of the time, and the monolithic where legally required--that is , if i could still hunt. old age and "shot' shooting eye makes me an armchair adventurer now. thanks for clueing everyone in--there is a lot to think about and practice before getting out there...

Thanks for another great video. To me this is like watching outdoor TV I learned so much. I can drive from one of my accounts to the next in the length of time a typical 20 minute episode last

I enjoy your videos and always learn something. Thank You.

Until I got into reloading 7yrs ago I knew very little about the construction and terminal effects of the different types of bullets. For my 300 Win it was Remington Cor Lokt, for my .250 Savage it was 100gr Silver tips, my .257 Wby was 115 gr Berger vld's, my 6.5 Cm likes the 143gr eldx. Now days, it's Barnes all the way. I've never lost a critter since (or before) I discovered Barnes TTSX. The only exception is the 250gr Accubond I use in the 9.3x62, simply devastating on the thick country of N. Idaho. I moved out of California 31yrs ago and am glad I did for obvious reasons. I do miss the pig and blacktail deer hunting and am tempted to return to hunt the hills above Los Banos. It's good to know if I ever did, I would be fully compliant with Barnes TTSX having developed loads for any rifle I choose to use. Thanks again for a very informative video!

This is a great video, every hunter should watch this. If someone asked what bullet they should buy i would tell them to watch this first.

Fantastic video! You make a lot of sense and really distill the salient points down to something that can readily be applied. Thank you!

I have shot most of these bullets and many work very well but would agree with you that the standby Nosler Partition is hands downs dependable.

I don’t think the term “endure” applies to your videos. They are some of the best out there, and I always look forward to them. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

Good video. Too many bullet are to attract the customers not effectively kill animals. Partetions, core lokts and Hot Cores get it done! I like your comments about stalking within 300 yards to get a shot. That’s what hunting is about to me.

I’ve had the best luck with Partitions,Trophy bonded tip, and Rem Corelokt. For both accuracy and on game performance.

Excellent break down. I am a big fan of the TTSX in my 300 Win Mag. I make sure my impact velocity is at or above 2K FPS and never had a problem.

I like your take on these subjects. This is a great video for those somewhat new to hunting and are sometimes overwhelmed by all the cartridge choices when buying ammo. Or those that might have grown up with common cup and core bullets and haven't kept up with bullet design and technology. A cartridge I think deserves a mention as a good "all around" hunting cartridge is the Federal Fusion. I'm not sure how they do for magnum calibers but in the middle ground cartridges such as 308 win or 270 (or similar type of rounds), they are very versatile. They expand consistently over a wide range of distances and hold together well.

You are absolutely correct about hunting at ethical distance. I am just starting to compete in precision rifle, but have been a rifle and bow hunter for decades. Everyone talks about their 600+ yard kills but I always try to get closer. I'm more proud of my 7 yard mule deer kills with a bow than if I took a 1000 yard shot with my rifle, just saying. More skill on my hunting with being up close. Enjoy your videos.

Enjoyed listenig to this while splitting firewood in N AZ

Good video, you're spot on. All hunters should appreciate the info,especially the end part.

Viewer from Northern British Columbia: I haven't been hunting near as long as someone such as yourself, or even shot the variety of animals you have, but do have some real world experience in the field. I've tried a few of these new hunting bullets being marketed by Nosler and Hornady, and I have always come back to the Nosler Partition. Your video was spot on, and I quite enjoy your info vids on all things to do with African hunting. I hope to go over there one day. For now I'll keep chasing Canadian Bears, Moose and Elk. Awesome videos man, cheers.

My old go to for penetration and expansion was partition. I came across Lapua Mega because I am a 6.5 fan and never looked back. Load in 6.5, 308 and 3006. Awesome stuff there

Subscribed. I like your common sense takeaways. There was a time when bullet selection was really quite simple. You had the choice of a varmint bullet, a cup and core or a solid. And depending on your quarry you made your choice. Cup and core pretty much ruled the roost with their hard hitting reliable expansion, but the difference between something like a deer bullet and a Bison or Elk bullet simply meant getting a bigger, heavier bullet in a larger caliber with a higher sectional density and a thicker jacket. The solids were reserved for Dangerous game. Frankly I STILL use that system. And guess what, it STILL works! High velocity Magnum rifles are the primary reason that the need for so called "Premium" bullets came about. That's why Partitions got so big, because they were immune to Magnum velocity driven failure but with the same positive aspects of a SP. But what a lot of folks don't seem to realize is that a bigger, heavier cup and core slug could solve most of that problem too. Even if people prefer to use "premium" bullets, they can still benefit from understanding the old method of bullet selection and how it worked.

Great Video👍👏 Very Informative, and Useful Knowledge.

Converted in the mid 80's. Only bullet that has grabbed my attention for this application since has been Barnes. Going to give Barnes a try in 22-250, now that I've exhaust my 60 grain partitions. 75 year reign is damn impressive. Not the best bullet to learn how to track. 😂

I always fined your videos very informative and interesting, thank you very much for the time and effort that is takes to make such content

Great video. Nice to see someone talking sense. The amount of B/S talked about match and hunting bullets is amazing. Not to mention the obsession with ballistic co-efficients. They don't seem to realise that b/c's don't even come into effect until around 450 yards. I'm using Hornady eld Match 80 grains for head shooting deer in my 22-250 to great effect. Its fragmentational properties are equal to a vMax. Now i'm looking at a new stalking rifle for deer in .303 British. I will be body shooting at ranges little over 100 yards. So my load development will be looking at Hornady Interlocks at 150 and 174 grain driven at about 2,600.

This year was my 40th deer season with a 180 Partition from my Rem 700 in 30-06. Even with my decreasing eyesight I am comfortable out to 400 yards. They have not failed me yet.

Accubond is my favorite to load and hunt with.

"Enduring another one of my videos ", no way, you're videos are great!

Great video sir i appreciate you always telling it like it is. I work on a sport fishing boat and quite often see anglers come out with there custom wrapped rods high dollar reels roughly a $1,000 setup and skimp on a 5 cent hook only to lose the fish and I can’t help but wonder WHY??

Been using the Barnes bullets for years with no problems. I dropped down in bullet weights like there manual said to do. 165 gr out of my 300win mag and 150gr out of 06 . Both shoot excellent .

Very informative video, thanks !

Thank you for the good, honest video

This is a great presentation! I enjoy your content. You are the needle in the haystack! I find gems, like your channel, on occasion. Sifting amongst the wreckage of youtube hacks!

Great comment about shooting gel blocks. How many times I have watched someone and they "test" their bullets by firing from 10-20 yards. Yeah, everything cartridge looks impressive at muzzle velocity. Not many shoot a block at 100 yards and it's almost impossible to see someone hitting a gel block at 200. I would imagine they cannot hit a gel block at that range maybe that's why. They sure don't mind taking shots at deer even further though.........

A Nosler partition or Corelokt style bullet is going to take care of 99.9 percent of game in whitetail country on the east coast. Nosler partition's are great for black bear, hogs and if you get lucky to draw an elk tag through the lottery system. Most your shots are within 80 yards with the rare and occasional field shot out to 300+ yards or so.

Great video. Very good info

Excellent vid , very good advice and no BS

Really good video. 38 now, started to learn at about 6. tested a lot but one that is always in my various ammo is the partition. world class in every way in all calibers ive had or have. the tsx is close after but a bit in front on some hunts. mainly using hornadys bullets because im a reseller of them but for those hunts when I need the little extra.. Nosler Partition all the way.

I started checking out controlled expanding bullets back in the 70s after some mixed results with my first high performance at that time 7mm rem mag. 139 Hornady interlock and 160 sierra game king were the bullets I used the most. Those bullets seamed to do the job but usually left a real mess! Even on a clean lung shot sometimes the blood shot would go way up in between the muscle groups 18 inches away from the impact point. One time A white tail buck had three exit holes! Nosler partitions were much more consistent and when Ross Safried (guns and ammo magazine shooting editor at that time) recommended Barnes x bullets I started loading them.They had some problems with pressures and copper fowling, but they have evolved like everything else!

i have been hunting in the rocky mountains since 1978 i was educated to use nosler part,aac i use a 7mag 300 remhunting ,the game is getting as close as you canenjoyedthe video,thanks

You are a smart man. Regards from Scandinavia

Norma makes fantastic bullets.

this is so good I had to watch again .

You seem to go on stints of quietness where you dont upload... stop that, you got some of the best no BS, straight to the point information on KZfaq regarding hunting, and appropriate hunting gear... In a world of .243 Winchester's, w.e ou my friend are a .300 Win mag... dont ever change

Such great content. Thank you.

I recently shot a Red Stagg in the shoulder from 50 yards with a 300 win mag. I used Barnes TTSX 168 grain. Thanks to this, the bullet did not explode and did its job, falling less than 20 yards from the place.

Spot on sir great job!

I've taken more Elk and Deer with the Nosler Partition and the Nosler ballistic tip than anything else. For reloads and price point, and performance the Hornady Interlock is hard to beat. But, the Nicest buck I ever took fell to a 150 grain Barnes X in the mid '90's. Found the bullet on the other side of the deer under the hide. It looked just like the expanded bullet picture on the box. I still have some.

Love your videos!

This video should have a million views.

Another great video. I would guess that because of cost factor the Remington Core-Lokt has killed as much or more small game in North America as any other bullet. Their factory ammo worked fine for me. I like Hornady Interlock and Nosler Partition as well. I had some Interlock come with a press I purchased and they work great.

One thing about long range hunting is that it used to be something you had to be supremely committed to. The original guys within the LRH scene ran guns that priced today would be around $5-6k. Due to this and many other factors these individuals had to have it all down to an art form and had to fully understand their limitations. I think a lot of folks get into the idea that a 6.5 PRC factory Christensen with premium ammo will produce similar results as the original LRH guys could obtain. The truth is that those products will never be able to because major manufacturers can not afford to put the effort that a gunsmith can put into a bespoke rifle and still charge a competitive($1k-2k)price. If anything we just need to cut through hype and help others understand the limitations of equipment.

I'm a Nosler fan. If I could only have 1 bullet for all my hunting needs it would be Partition. I also like Federal Edge TLR. 165g Partition and 175g Edge TLR will always be my go too bullets

Great stuff here. Even though I have many bullet types and brands to reload with I've shot most of my deer and bear with .358 and .308 Hornady interlock's .

You do good work- I always like your videos.

20 elk with Barnes. It’s my favorite but I’ve seen great things from swift, Speer and nosier. Dont go cheap and weak!

Great presentation

Thanks for the vid, really appreciated the comments and opinions. I've found almost everything you said to be true and accurate. Wonder what it is about that Accubond. I had a really hard time finding a good load for it as well. Subbed!

Very good video, lots of common sense!

My favorite pig rifle is the 30-30 side eject with a 4 power scope .

Thank you. Good info

Thanks! Ive never understood why I get good mushrooms out of my gamekings at inside 300 yards while others get shrapnel. Now I know it is because I keep my velocities low compared to others.

As a western game hunter, nosler is king. Love the accubond lr is my 18 inch ar10 and the partitions in my 30-06. 1 inch groups and probably could be better if a better shooter was shooting my rifle

By the way.. good video.. thanks.. alot of good points there..

Very nice video ,thanks

Great video, I really enjoy your channel. I never got into reloading, so I've only ever used the Remington Core-Lokt soft points for whitetails. In both 170 gr. 30-30 and 130 gr. 270, all the deer were knocked right down and died. They were all taken in thick cover (but clear shooting lanes) from 15 to 40 yards max. I'm of course not sure how they'd perform at longer ranges, but I never saw the need to experiment with anything else.

Another great video

Amen brother ! I have this argument at the gun counter quite often. . barns tsx , nosler accubonds , nosler partitions and federal terminal ascents are my top picks . I hunt elk in the trees and the last one i shot was a quartering towards at 20 feet , it drove through the front shoulder , through the lungs and exited . That was a 200 grain tsx loaded to 2850 out of my 325 wsm . The elk walked about 30 feet and fell over dead . I helped Guide a moose hunt this year and the guys showed up with Berger vld bullets . I told them this was a bad idea and guess what …the moose was hit and never recovered . Absolute garbage and a horrible way for our game animals to die .

Very much enjoyed your video. And am in agreement I had placed a lot hope in the eld x and m by reading Nathan Fosters books. Now I pull toward the terminal acsent and bond strike, along with, still, toward Partions n Accubond. I'd like to try the HAWK bullets. I hear they hold together well. I was also hoping these new copper bullets with shedding tips, causing satilite projectiles with the remaining core punching on through would be the new partion, but it don't sound like it. If I do use M or X bullets, i want them very heavy for not only caliber but cartridge too.

Hello, I am new to big/ medium game hunting. I’ve only shot one mule deer years ago. I’m going for another mule deer in October. I’m hunting the Zion unit in southern Utah which depending on weather I could be in desert with tall dense brush (scrub oak) and some trees. Or I could be up at 6000 feet in trees if it’s real warm. Depending on where I am I could be taking shots between 50 - 300 yards. I have a .270 WSM and I have a few different ammo types I bought over the year to choose from. I’m leaning towards the Norma mag but I’d appreciate your input. Thank you for your time. Federal fusion bonded soft point - 150 gr. Federal Premium Berger Hybrid - 140 gr. Federal Premium Bonded Polymer tip - 136 gr. Norma USA Oryx - 150 gr.

nice video, sir, learn so many information and knowledge from your channel about hinting, thanks for sharing

Amazing video, amazing channel… wow

The best rifle, cartridge and bullet are what works for you. I am Canadian, in our thick woods all my shots have been under 250 yards. I've used the same rifle, cartridge and bullet for 15 years. A Remington 700 CDL in .308 Win with 150 grain Federal Fusion. Immediate expansion and deep penetration for those double lung shots. This works for all me and my family's needs, deer, elk, coyote, wolf, moose and bear.