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Thread: Q - Mildest 308 load that would reliable kill deer sized game ?

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    I load my bush 308 (Bergara 16.5" suppressed) with the 30-30 pointed style Hornady 160gr FTX at 2350fps, mainly because my 30-30 didn't like them. Shoots well to 200m, I haven't tried them at 300 but they should be better than the flat nose projectiles. They make big holes in deer at 50m.
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