Have any of you used the 350 SMK on big game at all? I know they are not meant for hunting but I am really curious. Any input?
Hunting & Fishing 375 cal 350 gr?
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Re: 375 cal 350 gr?
if its in a 375HH, that pill is a nogo. Stick with 270 or 300
if its in a 375HH, that pill is a nogo. Stick with 270 or 300
Re: 375 cal 350 gr?
there was a post of someone a while back shooting an Elk at like 1400 meters isong a 375 thought it was a 350 SMK
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Cinch</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No, we're kind of interested in seeing or hearing of people who have used the 350gr Sierra Matchking out of the 375 Cheytacs and such on big game. </div></div>
there was a post of someone a while back shooting an Elk at like 1400 meters isong a 375 thought it was a 350 SMK
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Cinch</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No, we're kind of interested in seeing or hearing of people who have used the 350gr Sierra Matchking out of the 375 Cheytacs and such on big game. </div></div>
Re: 375 cal 350 gr?
I used these bullets in my 375 tejas, my daughter killed a elk and the exit hole was about the size of a quarter. I killed a deer the first shot behind the shoulder exit hole was the size of a quarter {very little bloodshot on both broadside shots} and the kill shot to the head blew off the top of the head re-entered the shoulder with a 4" entance and exited out the hind quarter caliber size after smashing the pelvis and upper leg bone but I did find the intact hollow point tip broken off 3/8" long against the hide by the exit hole. I drilled out hollow point to .046" on the bullets to increase the chance of expansion. I dont believe this bullet will expand {only tumble} but it did kill both animals. My daughter later killed a doe with a hornady 300 spbt at 200 yards with a muzzle velocity of 3200 fps the exit hole was the size of a quarter entrance was just in front of the rear quarter exited just behind the front shoulder but the damage inside the guts looked like a grenade went off, the backbone was shattered for 10 inches and it was 8 inches above the bullets path of about 2 feet. Conclusion is im still looking for a hunting bullet for this rifle.
I used these bullets in my 375 tejas, my daughter killed a elk and the exit hole was about the size of a quarter. I killed a deer the first shot behind the shoulder exit hole was the size of a quarter {very little bloodshot on both broadside shots} and the kill shot to the head blew off the top of the head re-entered the shoulder with a 4" entance and exited out the hind quarter caliber size after smashing the pelvis and upper leg bone but I did find the intact hollow point tip broken off 3/8" long against the hide by the exit hole. I drilled out hollow point to .046" on the bullets to increase the chance of expansion. I dont believe this bullet will expand {only tumble} but it did kill both animals. My daughter later killed a doe with a hornady 300 spbt at 200 yards with a muzzle velocity of 3200 fps the exit hole was the size of a quarter entrance was just in front of the rear quarter exited just behind the front shoulder but the damage inside the guts looked like a grenade went off, the backbone was shattered for 10 inches and it was 8 inches above the bullets path of about 2 feet. Conclusion is im still looking for a hunting bullet for this rifle.
Re: 375 cal 350 gr?
A couple of things to keep in mind. The standard twist of a .375 H&H is not quick enough for that long 350 gr SMK, so you may see some instability in an H&H chambered gun.
Another is that there is a theory among some long range hunters that it is best to try for a high shoulder hit, as that damages the spine and drops the animal on the spot. For that hit, it does not matter much if the bullet expands or not.
A couple of things to keep in mind. The standard twist of a .375 H&H is not quick enough for that long 350 gr SMK, so you may see some instability in an H&H chambered gun.
Another is that there is a theory among some long range hunters that it is best to try for a high shoulder hit, as that damages the spine and drops the animal on the spot. For that hit, it does not matter much if the bullet expands or not.
Re: 375 cal 350 gr?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Cinch</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No, we're kind of interested in seeing or hearing of people who have used the 350gr Sierra Matchking out of the 375 Cheytacs and such on big game. </div></div>
YUP! I do have a stock of the 370 grain Rocky Mountain bullets though.
Always concerned with the SMK consistancy on game from other's reports. Though no reports on this bullet in the Cheytac.
http://www.rmbullets.com/page7.html
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Cinch</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No, we're kind of interested in seeing or hearing of people who have used the 350gr Sierra Matchking out of the 375 Cheytacs and such on big game. </div></div>
YUP! I do have a stock of the 370 grain Rocky Mountain bullets though.
Always concerned with the SMK consistancy on game from other's reports. Though no reports on this bullet in the Cheytac.
http://www.rmbullets.com/page7.html
Re: 375 cal 350 gr?
We might just have to test them ourselves. The 300gr .338 SMK looks to be a great bullet on big game, but I have heard mixed reviews on some of the .308 caliber SMKs. My rifle should be done next month, so I will be trying them this year for sure!
We might just have to test them ourselves. The 300gr .338 SMK looks to be a great bullet on big game, but I have heard mixed reviews on some of the .308 caliber SMKs. My rifle should be done next month, so I will be trying them this year for sure!
Re: 375 cal 350 gr?
Cool keep me in mind Cinch
Cool keep me in mind Cinch
Re: 375 cal 350 gr?
I do not know how many my boy and I have killed!!!! Just a few here.
My back yard....LITERALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I do not know how many my boy and I have killed!!!! Just a few here.
My back yard....LITERALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We had several go right through deer with a 375CT from 1076 to 1204 yards. There is NO expansion unless you connect with bone.
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