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    Lol. @ryansonghurst

    I think Puffin was being slightly tongue in cheek.

    They're maybe not the most efficient cartridge - but in 90% of hunting situations it's just shot placement and a matter of using the right projectile, isn't it?

    I've had negative results (twice) using 130gr Nosler Ballistic tips on body shots at deer in close range situations. Whereas soft nose projectiles have been great. Or just going for neck shots instead of lung shots.

    As for recoil (some say the .270 is harsh)...in my limited experience, that's got more to do with the design of the rifle, not the calibre.

    The Mauser has very, very mild felt recoil due to the well crafted stock, weight and overall balance. On the other hand, I used to own a synthetic stocked 7mm08 which kicked more than it should have. A limbsaver pad helped tone it down some, though.
    Last edited by Frodo; 15-06-2018 at 11:19 PM.
    Puffin, Sideshow and Fireflite like this.

 

 

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