Maker bullets subsonic expanding

[osprey]

Always like to give credit where credit is due. I used this subsonic expanding 500gr Maker bullet to harvest a blacktail and it worked as advertised. I launched it at at 1000fps from a 458 socom and poleaxed the deer at close range. Bullet entered high in nasal cavity and lodged in neck. Wicked petal expansion with no shearing. Buck did not take a step.. These bullets are like Barnes bullets on steroids.

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[Geardo]

Well dang, found my new Home defense gun!

 

[osprey]

Well dang, found my new Home defense gun!

I used a Tromix 16.25" barrel with a 1-14 twist for this build and it is just fast enough to stabilize the 500 gr Maker bullets. While talking to Tony at Tromix when I was developing this load, he made me aware that they also make a 10.5" 1-10 twist 458 socom barrel that will stabilize the heavy weights as well. That would make a bad arse sub hunting/ home defense rig!

 

[The Heretic]

Hmmm

Should work in a .45-70 too

Oops - maybe not - 1:20 twist rate

 

[osprey]

The projectile lost no weight and petal expansion was about 1.5". This thing looks like a mini helicopter blade.


And some more gratuitous shots of deer and rifle

 

[osprey]

Hmmm

Should work in a .45-70 too

Oops - maybe not - 1:20 twist rate

They make one just for the 45-70 and say it works with 1-20 twist.

 

[Geardo]

The projectile lost no weight and petal expansion was about 1.5". This thing looks like a mini helicopter blade.
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And some more gratuitous shots of deer and rifle

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Look at that thing. Looks like a food processor blade. Starting making sausage before he hit the dirt.

 

[GWS]

That is what we call impressive performance.
Great trophy there too!

 

[DeanMk]

Nice lookin' buck.
Congrats Osprey.