Sellier and Bellot 308 147gr fmj AMMO

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Re: Sellier and Bellot 308 147gr fmj AMMO

Post by RoginaJack » 04 Nov 2016, 5:53 pm

Correct me if I'm not correct BUT I've always been under the impression that FMJ (not solids) was illegal for hunting. :allegedly:
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Re: Sellier and Bellot 308 147gr fmj AMMO

Post by bladeracer » 04 Nov 2016, 6:20 pm

RoginaJack wrote:Correct me if I'm not correct BUT I've always been under the impression that FMJ (not solids) was illegal for hunting. :allegedly:



Never heard of that before.
I can't recall seeing anything about what type of bullet you're allowed to hunt with, except maybe in the Code of Practice for 'roo shooting?
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Re: Sellier and Bellot 308 147gr fmj AMMO

Post by OODAH » 05 Nov 2016, 10:18 am

RoginaJack wrote:Correct me if I'm not correct BUT I've always been under the impression that FMJ (not solids) was illegal for hunting. :allegedly:


I can't seem to see anything about it?
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Re: Sellier and Bellot 308 147gr fmj AMMO

Post by chacka » 18 Nov 2016, 3:34 pm

RoginaJack wrote:Correct me if I'm not correct BUT I've always been under the impression that FMJ (not solids) was illegal for hunting. :allegedly:


Not illegal.

Widely frowned upon or considered unethical though.
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Re: Sellier and Bellot 308 147gr fmj AMMO

Post by southeast varmiter » 20 Nov 2016, 11:07 am

chacka wrote:
RoginaJack wrote:Correct me if I'm not correct BUT I've always been under the impression that FMJ (not solids) was illegal for hunting. :allegedly:


Not illegal.

Widely frowned upon or considered unethical though.

Really?
Some of the most devastating wounds created are with FMJ. They tumblle on entry and create dinner plate sized holes out the back.
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Re: Sellier and Bellot 308 147gr fmj AMMO

Post by RoginaJack » 20 Nov 2016, 8:17 pm

"most devastating wounds' - Compared to what? Try hitting a pig with a .303 using SP rounds and see. :)
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Re: Sellier and Bellot 308 147gr fmj AMMO

Post by Oldbloke » 21 Nov 2016, 7:33 pm

chacka wrote:
RoginaJack wrote:Correct me if I'm not correct BUT I've always been under the impression that FMJ (not solids) was illegal for hunting. :allegedly:


Not illegal.

Widely frowned upon or considered unethical though.


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Re: Sellier and Bellot 308 147gr fmj AMMO

Post by bladeracer » 21 Nov 2016, 9:14 pm

chacka wrote:Not illegal.

Widely frowned upon or considered unethical though.


The myths that originated with The Hague Convention have a lot to answer for :-)

This statement is far too general, you should be saying that it is frowned upon to use an inappropriate bullet for the circumstances.
All bullets operate best within their specific envelope, including FMJ's.
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Re: Sellier and Bellot 308 147gr fmj AMMO

Post by bigfellascott » 22 Nov 2016, 4:43 am

If you need to shoot animals with a FMJ shoot them in the head, they won't go anywhere then but personally I prefer a projectile designed for hunting purposes that kills humanely and reliably.
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