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Thread: anyone shooting 208amax on game?

  1. 17-06-2013, 12:16 AM #1
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    anyone shooting 208amax on game?

    and the results?
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    Dont waste your time chasing every last fps, it doesnt matter in the real world, it wont make a difference, all it will do is cause head aches and frustrations. And dont listen to silly old cunts
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  3. 17-06-2013, 12:24 PM #2
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    Yep,Closest being 56 yds, furthest being 631 yds, and various ranges in between using a 308win. Terminal performance was excellent, even up close.
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  4. 17-06-2013, 04:40 PM #3
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    Only pull I use in my RUM
    All good
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  5. 17-06-2013, 06:31 PM #4
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    yea blasted deer with them on a 300 rum too. will pre-mince front shoulders saving u heaps of time
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    208 will drop big game on the spot
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  7. 18-06-2013, 10:14 PM #6
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    Sweet cheers, going to give them a whirl in 300wsm
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  8. 19-06-2013, 10:09 PM #7
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    Would like to try them in my 30:06 AI, I have 2209, 2213sc and 2217 powder does anyone know of a load and what twist is needed for them?
    Thanks Jeff
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