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Evaluate your Nosler Partition bullet selection after a hunt by examining shot placement, penetration depth, and the amount of lead lost during the shot. Compare your results to the manufacturer's specifications and consider factors such as bullet weight, caliber, and hunting conditions. Consider revising your selection based on the performance in the specific hunt.
Post-Hunt Evaluation
When evaluating your Nosler Partition bullet selection, begin by examining the shot placement on the animal. Look for signs of a clean, one-shot kill, such as a single entry and exit wound, and minimal damage to surrounding tissue. If the shot was not a clean kill, consider factors such as bullet weight and caliber, as well as the range and angle of the shot.
Comparing Performance to Specifications
Next, compare your results to the manufacturer’s specifications for the Partition bullet. Check the penetration depth, which should be around 12-18 inches for most big game calibers, and the amount of lead lost during the shot. For a Partition bullet, this should be around 1-2 inches, depending on the caliber and range. If your results deviate significantly from these specifications, consider revising your selection for future hunts.
Revising Your Selection
Based on your post-hunt evaluation and comparison to specifications, consider revising your Partition bullet selection for future hunts. If you found that your bullets were consistently losing too much lead, consider switching to a different type of bullet, such as a Speer Grand Slam or a Remington Core-Lokt. Alternatively, you may want to try a different caliber or bullet weight to achieve better performance in your specific hunting conditions.
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