Well, after MANY years of hunting in SoCal, unsuccessfully, and now living in the central coast area (northern San Luis Obispo county) I have finally connected with a deer. It was only a forkhorn, but i am still thrilled. I shot it with the 150gr Nosler Etip, from my 308 Win. The shot was a 180yd quartering slightly towards me, and took out both lungs and the liver. he ran about 50yds, leaving an easy blood trail.

Remarkably, it entered between 2 ribs and exited between two ribs. Very little meat damage. I have not chrono'd the load, but am guessing about 2800, I will check for sure tomorrow. The exit hole actually looked smaller than the entrance, and both looked slightly above caliber. I am not sure if it even expanded. Very curious. I will post a pic or two this evening. sorry none for right now.

Anyone else have this experience with the Etip's?

Still didn't chrono the load, yet, but someone with Quick Load says it should be right at 2600. I was a tad off I guess.