Thread: .270 cal questions

My 140 6.5 amax's do the same!

Was goat shooting over New Years and was using 130gr Hornady Superformance SST's, the majority of the shots were <150m, and i found that, even though they were hit right in the vitals behind the shoulder, the goats would still run before dropping. I am new to the ballistics game so i am not quite sure what to make of it, but i am guessing the polymer tips perform better once they have slowed down a bit?
Trying the same shots with lead tip projectiles (130gr) dropped every goat in its tracks.
Can anyone shead some light on this?

Originally Posted by SJ159357

Was goat shooting over New Years and was using 130gr Hornady Superformance SST's, the majority of the shots were <150m, and i found that, even though they were hit right in the vitals behind the shoulder, the goats would still run before dropping. I am new to the ballistics game so i am not quite sure what to make of it, but i am guessing the polymer tips perform better once they have slowed down a bit?
Trying the same shots with lead tip projectiles (130gr) dropped every goat in its tracks.
Can anyone shead some light on this?

Quite common with behind the shoulder shots. Hart or Lung shot animals can still make considerable distance before expiring.

You really need to hit bone to anchor them on the spot.

Originally Posted by SJ159357

Was goat shooting over New Years and was using 130gr Hornady Superformance SST's, the majority of the shots were <150m, and i found that, even though they were hit right in the vitals behind the shoulder, the goats would still run before dropping. I am new to the ballistics game so i am not quite sure what to make of it, but i am guessing the polymer tips perform better once they have slowed down a bit?
Trying the same shots with lead tip projectiles (130gr) dropped every goat in its tracks.
Can anyone shead some light on this?

take point of aim forward to middle of shoulder and break bone..huge difference and you dont drive far without front wheels.
you may loose a bit of shoulder meat but far less chance of lost animal.