Author Topic: Bullets for Hunting? (Read 675 times)

Smiley · « **on:** October 08, 2003, 04:08:56 PM »

Can one use the postell bullets for hunting? (ELK,Deer)? Or are the ones with the flat nose for hunting? I don't think any flatten out they just punch a big hole?? Info would be appreciated..Oh Yea 45 70 1874..<

Bob/FLA · « **Reply #1 on:** October 09, 2003, 02:03:32 AM »

I personally like large metplates for hunting with cast bullets. The shock is tremendous!

WD45 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 09, 2003, 06:56:37 AM »

Like bob said... big and flat is where its at .
Is it Garrett that calls theirs HAMMER HEADS :lol: ( although its not BP )

The Cast Bullet Kid · « **Reply #3 on:** October 09, 2003, 01:10:07 PM »

Hi
I agree with the others.
I have only small game experience with cast bullets but have had some Lyman RN moulds made into FN with much better field results.
That little flat area sure does make a difference in transmitting energy.
For example, in the .32-20, a 115gr RN would poke a hole in bunnies and they would stumble off and die a few yards futher on. The 115gr FN levels them on the spot.
I had one cavity a Lyman 323470 RN double cavity mould made into a FN. The RN throws 160gr, the FN 175gr. The RN went threw wallabies (small kangaroos) with little result. The FN drops them on the spot and the extra 15gr can't take the credit for that.
All the best from NZ.

Smiley · « **Reply #4 on:** October 09, 2003, 01:39:06 PM »

Thanks I guess I better get me a good mould to use for hunting..Thanks Again..<

Big Al · « **Reply #5 on:** October 31, 2003, 06:20:29 PM »

I just recently shot two buffalo using a 45.90 and a 45.70. The bullet I used was the round nose Lyman 457125 weighing 530 grs and 30/1 lead tin mix. I had no problem in either caliber and did recover the bullet from the 45.90 just under the hide on the far side of the buffalo. The nose had flattened out to .992 and it had lost 4.2 grs. The 45.70 bullet exited the far side and possibly hadn't hit as much obstruction plus it was 50 yds closer. I have the postell bullet but felt it wasn't quite suited for hunting when I had other molds that were. Round nose bullets work very well if they are cast of the proper lead/tin mixture. Some like 20/1 but my personal preference is the softer 30/1 mix. Hope this is of some help.

Al

Rick Crabtree · « **Reply #6 on:** November 26, 2003, 07:50:17 AM »

I have taken 8 deer with original style paper patch bullets ( very close to Postel) 3 with 420 gr in a 45-110, 1 with 550 gr in 45-110, 1 with 500 grain 45-70, 1 with 550 grain in 45-70, 2 with 50-90 335 grain. At ranges from 15-237 yards. They work fine for whitetails, but I think a flatter point would be better.

bigbore · « **Reply #7 on:** December 01, 2003, 06:10:16 PM »

I have used the postels but put a flat on them with a file, to hunt black bear with and they work just fine.