9.3 partition performance

[foxtrot1]

285 grain 9.3 nosler partition recovered from 130(ish) lb wild pig. From my 9.3x57 @2050 fps. Impact was at 10 yards, head on. Over 3' of penetration from skull to be recovered under the hide in a back leg.

I was testing these at lower velocities of the 9.3x57. Front core separated, as expected, with a 74% weight retention. Overall solid performance for an all around bullet.

 

[deewayne2003]

Penetrated the skull and 3’ after expansion at 2,050fps; looks like textbook performance to me.

I often wonder why people belittle the partition for the head separation, when it’s designed to do that.

 

[Nevada Mike]

Designed for initial shock and expansion followed by good penetration. Exactly what John Nosler was looking for. They are a great game bullet. For really heavy animals I like the Swift A Frame, otherwise the Nosler Partition gets my vote.

 

[MS 9x56]

I have never recovered one from my 9.3x62. Nor had to shoot an animal twice with them.

 

[deewayne2003]

Designed for initial shock and expansion followed by good penetration. Exactly what John Nosler was looking for. They are a great game bullet. For really heavy animals I like the Swift A Frame, otherwise the Nosler Partition gets my vote.

Agreed, and the A Frame is just a bonded partition.