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  1. 27-06-2015, 06:35 PM #11
    Tahr
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    Yeah, I've shot dozens of deer and Tahr with them (140amax) from 50 to 500. 6.5x55 @ 2,840fps. 21.5" barrel.

    Haven't lost any. Every now and again they don't penetrate so well but still kill. For an ordinary cup and core bullet they are pretty damned good. One day I culled 7 Tahr out to 400 yards with 7 shots.

    With any sort of bullet the 6.5x55 can be a bit of a slow killer at rangers over 350/400 yards anyway (in my experience).
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