Bullet Performance Database

[Ray B]

The bullet got him in the midlle (RED CIRCLE), turn and was about to exit fron shloulder (GREEN CIRCLE) to the SAME side!! So is like turn,

A similar thing happened to a fellow Marine- the Marine had an M16, 5.56mm FMJ spitzer that were either 50 or 55gr, I forget which. the NVA were overrunning our compound, the NVA soldier was about 25 yards away, running toward the Marine. The Marine shot hit the NVA in his left abdomen, the bullet exited at the same level but on the right side and nearly hit the Marine. Strange thing happen when bullets hit irregular materials.

That's the first I have heard of an expanding bullet of that size taking the scenic route.

 

[VINOYASADO]

Sometimes, the reason/explanation is well hidden. The bullet mystery paths and anomalies surely can happen.

That bullet picture looks as though it ended up being classical-picture Partition bullet form. The bullet path is an usual one. Interesting.

Was it a direct running away from you shot ? Or more of a broadside shot or angling shot ?

Thans for reply! Was broadside...some thin tall grass on the way too

 

[MTA]

338 win mag / NP 210 gr

Wild boar (90 kg aprox) runing down hill, at 100 to 120 m, shot placed in the middle…boar was down dead about 50 m

The bullet got him in the midlle (RED CIRCLE), turn and was about to exit fron shloulder (GREEN CIRCLE) to the SAME side!! So is like turn, never see this before

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I need a 338 win mag! nice shooting

 

[Longwalker]

Type of bullet: Federal Premium Trophy Bonded Sledgehammer solid
Bullet speed: 2400 fps
Distance of shot: 5 Meters
Original weight: 400 grains
Recovered weight: 400 grains - no distortion
Calibre: .416 Remington Magnum
Species: Bull Elephant
Shot placement: Brain shot angling in from under the right eye, recovered under the left shoulder blade. Bullet was undamaged except for rifling marks. Perfect performance and approx. 2 meters of penetration, much of that was bone.

 

[jduckhunter]

.375 Ruger
300 gr. Woodleigh Weld Core
2400 fps +/-
Water Buffalo shoulder shots
40 yards
Recovered weight 269 and 240 gr.
Recovered against ribs on other side

 

[ZG47]

.375 Ruger
300 gr. Woodleigh Weld Core
2400 fps +/-
Water Buffalo shoulder shots
40 yards
Recovered weight 269 and 240 gr.
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Nice results. Thanks for sharing. Do you have images of the Water Buffalo to show us?

 

[jduckhunter]

Nice results. Thanks for sharing. Do you have images of the Water Buffalo to show us?

 

[ZG47]

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Good job. Plenty of steaks there!

 

[colorado]

Nice buffalo! Have you thought about trying the Woodleigh 350g HD SPs ? They hold together a bit better and still expand like crazy. I think you should get at 2300 in a 375 Ruger. I get 2550 fps in my Rem XCR II in 375 Weatherby which is still in Woodleighs recommended velocity range for that bullet.

 

[Aussie_Hunter]

Benelli 30-06
Woodleigh 165 grain PP Weldcore
Muzzle velocity 3000fps
Distance 276 metres
Estimated impact velocity 2100fps
Wild pig 80-90kg's
Entry was just behind the shoulder, bullet smashed the opposite shoulder, found just under the skin on the opposite side.
Retained weight 149.3 grains
90% weight retention
The Woodleighs performed perfectly as always
One of the biggest and fattest sows I've shot in a while, those peanuts make them big and shiny

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

Benelli 30-06
Woodleigh 165 grain PP Weldcore
Muzzle velocity 3000fps
Distance 276 metres
Estimated impact velocity 2100fps
Wild pig 80-90kg's
Entry was just behind the shoulder, bullet smashed the opposite shoulder, found just under the skin on the opposite side.
Retained weight 149.3 grains
90% weight retention
The Woodleighs performed perfectly as always
One of the biggest and fattest sows I've shot in a while, those peanuts make them big and shiny
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You’re not kidding! That’s one fat hog

 

[davidg8480]

Woodleigh for the WIN !

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Benelli 30-06
Woodleigh 165 grain PP Weldcore
Muzzle velocity 3000fps
Distance 276 metres
Estimated impact velocity 2100fps
Wild pig 80-90kg's
Entry was just behind the shoulder, bullet smashed the opposite shoulder, found just under the skin on the opposite side.
Retained weight 149.3 grains
90% weight retention
The Woodleighs performed perfectly as always
One of the biggest and fattest sows I've shot in a while, those peanuts make them big and shiny
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@Aussie_Hunter
Geoff should have the motto
If it's a Woodleigh it works.
Bob

 

[geoff rath]

@Aussie_Hunter
Geoff should have the motto
If it's a Woodleigh it works.
Bob

His bullet's rep is built on performance like this!

 

[HookMeUpII]

Type of Bullet: Barnes 180gr TTSX
Bullet Speed: 2960 fps (muzzle)
Distance of Shot: 90-100 yds
Original Weight: 180gr
Recovered Weight: Unrecovered/unknown.
Caliber: 300 Win Mag
Species: Greater Kudu
Shot Placement: Quartering away, about 45 degrees.

This ammo is devastating stuff. Dropped 10 maybe 12 yds from where it was shot.

Entrance:

Exit:

 

[AimSmall]

Creedmoor 130 CEB solids, loaded @ 2,600fps with Staball. Groups well, (1/2" from 130 softs) performed perfectly at 120 yards on Klipspringer with pass thru, insignificant cape damage.

 

[MTA]

Type of Bullet: Barnes 175gr LRX
Bullet Speed: 3025 fps (muzzle)
Distance of Shot: 193 yards
Original Weight: 175gr
Recovered Weight: 174.5gr
Caliber: 300 Win Mag
Species: Cape Kudu
Shot Placement: Quartering and angled downwards on a hillside. Shot went into the neck and came to rest on the far side shoulder. Instant death

 

[Alchemist]

180 gr Nosler Accubond shot from a 300 WM at 150 m. Speed is 2990 f/s.
BWB Bull was square and a double lung heart shot.
Bullet was recovered on the other-side just under the skin.

 

[Frederik]

20.63.mm expansion 0.812"

Bullet length 23.97mm 0.943"

Safari Bullet Company - Proudly South African

Buffalo @25 meters, 500gr, 458 bullet out of 458 Lott at 2200fps
Retention 443.7 gr 89% Smacked hard, buffalo only went 40 meters and then just stood there with others surrounding it. When I saw the buff spewing blood not coughing I knew it was finished. Wanted to take a second shot but other buff didnt give me a chance.

Shot was taken at 20-25 meters a bit higher than what I wanted, the buffalo was running away from me. Bullet didnt end up under the skin but was found in the meat on the upper shoulder and exited the ribcage. Proper straight line penetration.

The bullet hit the liver and double lung and I suppose that is why the buffalo only went 40 meters before spewing blood from its nose and mouth.
This is my second buffao with the SBC bullet first recovered except for other plainsgame in the 375 H&H and I'm very impressed and will keep on using it. I can always get stock as its local and its proper.

 

[Jon Glajchen]

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20.63.mm expansion 0.812"

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Bullet length 23.97mm 0.943"

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Safari Bullet Company - Proudly South African

Buffalo @25 meters, 500gr, 458 bullet out of 458 Lott at 2200fps
Retention 443.7 gr 89% Smacked hard, buffalo only went 40 meters and then just stood there with others surrounding it. When I saw the buff spewing blood not coughing I knew it was finished. Wanted to take a second shot but other buff didnt give me a chance.

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Shot was taken at 20-25 meters a bit higher than what I wanted, the buffalo was running away from me. Bullet didnt end up under the skin but was found in the meat on the upper shoulder and exited the ribcage. Proper straight line penetration.

The bullet hit the liver and double lung and I suppose that is why the buffalo only went 40 meters before spewing blood from its nose and mouth.
This is my second buffao with the SBC bullet first recovered except for other plainsgame in the 375 H&H and I'm very impressed and will keep on using it. I can always get stock as its local and its proper.

Looks like the bullets perform well. Please can you post the contact details for the company