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Daniel Schindler

Greetings All.

Lately, I’ve been considering copper bullets, specifically the 150 gr Scirocco. Barnes, Nosler, Hornady - rave reviews on E-Tips, TTSX etc. are everywhere.

Experienced, I am also very aware of the downside of copper bullets that don’t / won’t expand under all too often, common situations like when heavy demands are placed on the bullet in tough sceanrios (300 yard+ ranges). PLUS...all the “copper cleaning” or what I like to call hassles. True, a lot of folks don’t see the cleaning aspects that way and I’ve no dispute with those folks. To each his own and the first ale is on me. I take good care of my rifles and clean accordingly. Maybe removing copper isn’t the hassle I think it would be??

Anyway - for me – based on my personal hunting experiences – and the library of information I’ve read and studied voraciously over the decades, including Nathan’s KB - it seems I could get it done humanely and very dependably with my rifles and an Accubond, Partition or 225 gr Gameking – on everything short of DG.

Which brings me here. If I’m not legally required to use an all copper bullet, why would I? What am I missing here? I look forward to your comments.

If I've resurrected an older post, I apologize.

Thanks.

Cheers.

Daniel