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  1. 12-07-2019, 11:34 AM #1
    superdiver
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    Quote Originally Posted by kickinwings View Post
    I shoot 162gr ELD-M through a standard barrel tikka (22.5" I think). They do 2550 fps in the load I'm using (41gr 2208). Good groups, I've pegged a couple of deer with them and they seem to kill as good as anything else. All pass throughs so far with reasonable damage. ELD-X would be similar with more expansion I'd expect.

    My usual choice for in the bush is 140gr TTSX doing 2780fps. Iv'e also got 120's doing 3000 fps for fallow etc.
    Much pressure? That is max load according to adi
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    Quote Originally Posted by superdiver View Post
    Much pressure? That is max load according to adi
    No pressure signs in my rifle.
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