I use bullets as I see them. My definition of bullet failure is not the same as yours. Never lost an animal I shot with XTP- Swift or any other make I`ve used... I did lose a buck to bad shooting on my part
...From reading the posts it sounds like if your an expert shot like Lynn Thompson then its OK to use XTP`s because I don`t think you guys are going to tell Mr. Thompson he`s using a bad bullet..Does anyone know where the big grizzly was hit???
PS- Since I`ve never lost an animal I shot with an XTP does that mean I`am an expert shot like Lynn Thompson???
PPS- did anyone ever ask Lyn Thompson what he thinks of XTP`s???It would be interesting to hear his answer...not that I`am a rabid XTP fan
Ah, yes, his consistent ability to place shots plays a significant role in the fact that he sometimes uses XTPs. To deny that is intellectually dishonest. And yes, I have had lengthy conversations with him over his bullet choices. In fact, we talk frequently.
You don't consider your blackbuck a failure? Yes, it died, just not on that day.
What about this 400 grain XTP that was found on the onside shoulder of your Sika deer? Not a failure?
After seeing that, I could not with a clear conscience recommend anyone use such a bullet on dangerous game. I don't think anyone cares what someone else uses, but when someone posts and asks for recommendations, we all chime in with our own experiences and opinions.
Don't confuse my opinions which bullets work well on large game with me actually caring what one particular hunter uses.
