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Kodiak Bullets
Posted by Murphy on May 18 2005
Point man,
How is the Airborne today? Good to here from you again.
Kodiak Bullets. I love 'em. I used them in the 458 WM, 375H&H, 338 WM, 338-06 and 30-06 for hunting various critters and in the 45-70 for shooting up wet paper. I think the bullet I used for the 45-70 was their 405 gr. They are bonded, very uniform jackets, very accurate in everything I've tried, and a true expanding soft point. I have two 300 gr 375 bullets fired into a lion at about 30 yards (yeah!) that weigh 278gr and 284gr, obviously no exit wounds. The impact velocity was 2600 fps. (2614 at the muzzle) Penetration was reduced by the high impact velocity and was about 24 inches of lion. The animal definately showed signs of being hit. The first one was a killing shot the second was insurance. Both frontal shots and about two inches apart. I have both my lion skins in my possession now, waiting for the money for the rugs, and it is great to relive those shots when I see the bullet holes. Lion number two was a broadside running, high lung shot at about 80 yards, that left an exit hole of about an inch. The coupe de gras was with the beast down, center thorax, that also exited after about 16 inches of penetration. Oh,well, so much for the sea stories, back to the bullets.
The diameter of the Kodiaks is true bore diameter, in the 45-70 it will be .4570 +/- .0002 (that's very good) Hornady (just as an example) will measure something like .4565 +/- .0003. What this means is; Kodiaks will usually be more accurate (depending on actual bore diameter) and loading data must be adjusted accordingly. Smaller diameter bullets need more powder to get to a certain velocity due to less effecient gas seal. Better fitting bullets can acheive the same velocity with significantly reduced charges. I don't have access to my loading data right now. (I 'm in the process of moving and have trouble even finding my truck!) But if you have been loading another company's bullets, reduce the charge of powder at least 10 percent to load the Kodiaks. The Kodiaks are the perfect bullet for "standard velocity" calibers and with heavy weight bullets in the larger magnums. They will expand quite easily and even though they retain very high weight, high impact velocity will limit penetration. We don't have to worry about that with the 45-70 but in magnum calibers you will want to use the heaviest bullets. The Kodiaks are an expensive premium bullet but well worth the $$$. I order mine directly from Alaska Bulletworks, Juneau AK. I'm sorry I don't have phone number, I'm moving, did I mention that. When I order they ship the bullets and send an invoice and I mail him a check. What a great way to do buisness! A very small one man shop, run by a man dedicated to his craft.
I will post a phone number and prices from the shop when I find my stuff. A couple of good things come from this move, I get a new house and I'm building the mother of all loading benches, I'll have to send pictures. Anyway, I hope this helps, good hearing from you and good luck with the Guide Gun.
Good shootin'.
Murphy
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