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  1. 12-02-2021, 06:54 AM #1
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    The bullets are more expensive but I’ve used 140 gn Nosler ballistic tips exclusively for the last 12 years. 42.2 gns of 2208 out of an 18 “ barrel gets me 2680 FPS. GreAt load from 20 yds to 500 yds.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nathan F View Post
    The bullets are more expensive but I’ve used 140 gn Nosler ballistic tips exclusively for the last 12 years. 42.2 gns of 2208 out of an 18 “ barrel gets me 2680 FPS. GreAt load from 20 yds to 500 yds.
    Nearly same as me. Except 42 grains of 2208 in an 18 inch barrel. Similar speed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ginga View Post
    Nearly same as me. Except 42 grains of 2208 in an 18 inch barrel. Similar speed.
    Yeah ive shot a lot of game with that load now and never had issues .
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