Cow 600 pounds - 375 JDJ

[Sverre A.]

Today I shot a cow - 600 pounds - with 375 JDJ/Nosler Partition 260 gr. - at 30 yds.  The bullet went through the lungs, and stopped at the other sides skin.  68% restweight.  Perfect - considering the Partition`s construction.  I suppose the velocity was 1900 fps.  Maybe the bullet would act like a FMJ - and go through - if the range had been 130 yds?  (I like that the bullets go through)

[WV1%er]

What'd the farmer say?

  1%er

[bgjohn]

I hope that was your cow. You shoot a mans cow out here they might hang you from a cottonwood tree.
JM :shock:

[Duffy]

It does seem a bit odd that it didn't pass through. I would have thought that even at that close range it would have gone through at that velocity. What did the wound channel look like?
BTW when we draw a cow tag around here it's generally for an elk.


Ryan

[Sverre A.]

Went through the ribs and cut off a mainvein.  Meatdamage was about 6 pounds and:  the farmer wanted that cow shot - so no hangingprocedure was discussed.  (I should believe that this shot can compare a test through phonebooks?)

[myronman3]

the only reason folks use phonebooks is that they dont have an overabundance of cows waiting to get shot.  

really,  a flesh test is far better and more representative than any other test (phonebook, gelaten,  whatever) could ever hope to be.

[bgjohn]

I shot a cow once. Brain shot with a 22 magnum. But that was after another guy hit it in the a$$ with a Chevrolet. Open range, watch for cattle.
JM

[clodbuster]

Bet my butcher has killed more cows than all of us on this here board combined.   He uses but a single shot to the head from a 22 rimfire.  I guess  he never has felt the need to shoot a group on paper.  How many tons of beef killedwith a .22?  It boggles the mind.

[EdK]

And I do understand that energy that is not expended is wasted however I would still prefer to fully ventilate the target.

I have a new,  unfired 14" 375x444 custom barrel and with all of the reading I've done have not settled on a bullet design yet. Most of the commentary for the round is centered around super penetration with hard 270 gr 375 H&H bullets for big & dangerous African stuff. I was thinking of game here in the US more like Elk & Moose and not needing so much penetration - but still I'd like to see a hole on both sides.

The round nose lighter bullets for the 375 Win don't seem like the answer either.

What about a LBT LFN cast around 250gr? I have not as yet cast anything but pistol bullets but I'd be open to trying.

Has anyone else found the "perfect bullet" for the larger North American game?

[MS Hitman]

I've not used the partitions in my .375JDJ, but I have had complete penetration using a 300 grain FMJ on a zebra from 220 yards out.  Bullet entered the right shoulder and exited about halfway point in left side of the ribcage. I am also fond of the 270 grian Hornday SP. this bullet shoots well in my barrel.

[Sverre A.]

<using a 300 grain FMJ on a zebra from 220 yards

I have tried to get a load with Hornady 300 gr. FMJ - but have not succeed.
The best I can get (in average) is 3 shot/110 yds = 4" and 1700 fps, but of course: It`s enough accuracy for big animals - but I want groups not lesser than 2".  (suddenly - a little animal could be the target).

[Don Dick]

I would like to protest the shooting of cows.  Were do you think mad cow disease came from?  People shooting cows, it makes them mad........

[Sverre A.]

<I would like to protest the shooting of cows. Were do you think mad cow <disease came from? People shooting cows, it makes them mad........

For your information:  The farmer had tried to catch the cow for weeks, but did not have any success. The cow had almost caused several traffic-accidents.  He decided to shoot her.

[Graybeard]

Sverre A., he was making a joke in our unique American way. Ya were suppose to laugh.  :-D  

[KYODE]

yep.....lighten up, n smile n laugh everyone. :-D  this is fun stuff!

[Sverre A.]

A texian took a trip to Fargo, North Dakota. In a bar, an Indian on the next stool spoke to the texian in a friendly manner.
"Look," he said, "let's have a little game. I'll ask you a riddle. If you can answer it, I'll buy you a drink. If you can't  - then you buy me one. OK?"
Yes, that sounds pretty good," said the  texian.
The Indian said, "My father and mother had one child. It wasn't my brother. It wasn't my sister. Who was it?" The texian scratched his head and finally said, "I give up. Who was it?"
"It was ME," chortled the Indian. So the texian paid for the drinks. Back in his hometown – he  went into the bar and spotted one of his cronies.
"Charles," he said, "I got a game. If you can answer a question, I'll buy you a drink. If you can't, you have to buy me one. Fair enough?" "Fair enough," said Charles. "Ok," the Texian said, "my father and mother had one child. It wasn't my brother. It wasn't my sister. Who was it?"
"(censored word)," said Charles. "I give up, who was it?" The Texian burst out, "It was some Indian up in Fargo.

[Duffy]

You got it!!