I see some cheeky sod has been commenting on your 300wsm vid :) :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Shearer
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I see some cheeky sod has been commenting on your 300wsm vid :) :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Shearer
Haha. After 9 years someone finally watched it:thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Tahr
Yeah. Hit in the point of the shoulder. I was very surprised it stayed standing for as long as it did. Wagging their tail is usually a good sign though.
I feel like a link is required :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Shearer
When the 80 grn Targex hits a bony bit (entry). Still enough penetration to kill it on the spot though. About 100 yards.
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Checked the .223 load yesterday 69 grn Targex and 2206https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...7d569e18a3.jpg
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@Thar what speed did you have the 69gr targex going? Did you find it made any difference on animals?
3K from a couple of 20" barrels using 2206.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scotts
80 grain at 2800 performs better than 69grn at 3000. But 69 grn at 3000 performs a lot better than 69 grn at 2800.
Targex 69grn at 2.9/3k are better than 55 grn cup and core at 3150 on deer.
From my experience only.
Drag them in closer together so you dont get splotch marks all over the target. LOL.Quote:
Originally Posted by 25/08 IMP
Hind from last night 69gn smk. See hunting reports for the autopsy
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I'm not sure who looks happier, boy or dog !!Quote:
Originally Posted by Nathan F
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One with the Ruger No1.
55g soft point behind the ear.
Good. They hate that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hayden C
Good shooting HC.
Another one for the Tikka with the 77gr Sierra. Dog indicated it was over a small rise, popped over and it was standing 40 meters away in some native .https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...3945b1a264.jpg
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It’s eyes must have popped out of its head when you appearedQuote:
Originally Posted by the.camo.butcher
Anyone using the Hornady 75gn HPBT on deer?
I have found results with it to be mixed out of factory ammo on goats. Inconsistent expansion.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shearer
Thanks. Have you used the 77gn TMKs?Quote:
Originally Posted by gimp
No - have stuck with the 80gr ELDMs as they perform faultlessly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shearer
As do the 77 grn TMK's.
As do the 69gn tmks ( so far )Quote:
Originally Posted by Tahr
From my perspective you could throw a blanket over the 80 ELDM, 77 TMK and the 80 Targex. All perform outstandingly. Comes down to what shoots in your gun and supply.
80 ELDM seem to have the most consistent supply.
Cant get 80grn Targex or 77 TMK at the moment.
I have enough 80 Targex for a wee while and 150 77grn.
Bryn (Targex) has generously made me some trial 74 grain using the 69 grn jacket so it will be interesting to see how they go. BC of .380 (to be confirmed).
Bryn (Targex) made me some 74 grain - using 69 grn jackets I think - 'cos he cant get 80 grn jackets at present.
I figured a load based on my 69grn's and shot this group straight off. 5 shots, first cold barrel shot out of the group. That will do. They will be close to 3K fps out of the Tikka.
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73g eldm work well. Cold shot just off center and then 5 in the middle. Only taken 2 deer and sbout a dozen goats so far with these bullets and they work.
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Nice shooting=dead deer.
A hind I shot first light Thursday morning. 70ydz. 69 tmk. Dropped like a stone
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Shot this spiker last night. 7:40pm. 240 yds. 69 tmk. 2 steps and feet in the air :)
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Nice,blacky looks happy.
That’s a good effort. Lethal combo (including you).
Best thread on the forum. Henceforth all "what calibre/what bullet in a large calibre" threads will be immediately closed and a link provided to this one.
@Nathan F good work! It's probably buried deep in this thread somewhere, but what is the length on your barrel and what speed are you getting with those 69gr bullets?
Interested, as I just dropped my Howa Mini in the be chopped right back.
16” barrel and getting 2920fos with 26gns of 2206HQuote:
Originally Posted by Dama dama
Wicked, that good velocity.
I'm working up a similar load, so will interesting to play with once my rifle is back.
After a five year absence I have just rejoined the 223 club. Some hasty load development was done (with powder I had and projectiles I could find) and I took it out this morning for its hunt.
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First kill a goat sized red.
nah thats a YUMMY sized red....
Perfect carry size. Nice looking Browning.
77grn Sierra Tipped. Low shoulder shot at 188 yds. Just took a few steps. 9pm so very gloomy.
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Nice sized hind, no problem for the mighty 223
16 taken off this property and next door for HB flood victims.Quote:
Originally Posted by 7mm Rem Mag
They are such neat little rifles. Ive never heard of an xbolt that doesn't shoot. 1:8 twist, eh?Quote:
Originally Posted by Shearer
Whats the 'scope.
Yeah. Very happy with it in the short time I have had it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tahr
Scope is a VX3HD 3.5-10 x 40 ZL2 with twilight hunter reticule. Might yet swap out my VX5 3-15 that is on my 308 depending on how I end up using it.
