Thread: .270 140 game kings exploding

Originally Posted by csmiffy

Strangely enough I got some projectiles for my long awaited 270 project (that keeps getting put back) from @Dama dama.
Just dug out the packet. 150gr Hornady spire point if they match the box. He said they were blowing up like they'd gone soft-either lost or almost lost some animals because of it. Didn't trust them anymore except for practice.

Hey @csmiffy Yeah that's right, the 150gr SPs were blowing up. Had about three deer, all at close bush ranges, that the bullet failed to penetrate far. One stag shot at about 25 metres in behind the shoulder (so didn't hit bone, well maybe a rib, I can't remember) and no exit, just bits of lead and jacket throughout...acted like a V-max! Similar situation with the other deer I shot with them. Quite odd. They were a real old box. I remember reading on Nathan Fosters website that bullets, and Hornady in particular, can get super soft over time. When I read that I thought what a load of crap, but I've seen the evidence for myself.

Didn't actually lose any animals, but I like a nice pass though ideally. Have mostly had those from SSTs and all other SPs in the past.