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  1. 10-03-2023, 08:28 AM #766
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tahr View Post
    I enjoy needing to be that little bit more precise and the calibers' precision. And its great using something that is not obnoxious.
    Not to mention the primer situation is a tad bit easier being SRP
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  3. 10-03-2023, 08:33 AM #767
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tahr View Post
    I enjoy needing to be that little bit more precise and the calibers' precision. And its great using something that is not obnoxious.
    Obnoxious is a great way to put it. I have had my share of shoulder thumping percussion instruments. Thats the thing I love about my 223. NO recoil and very little noise with .243 performance with the right bullet.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nathan F View Post
    Obnoxious is a great way to put it. I have had my share of shoulder thumping percussion instruments. Thats the thing I love about my 223. NO recoil and very little noise with .243 performance with the right bullet.
    Same here. i have a 300wsm i use for tops hunting & even with the supressor its still a thumper. Id say 75% of the deer i have shot over the years were with a .223 . Sold it a while back intending to replace it with a 1/8 twist .223 but ended up going down the 6.5 creedmoor road thinking a little more juice wont hurt + help with longer shots and although it has been great, reading threads like this makes me think i should have just stuck to the original plan haha.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gimp View Post
    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.
    You are being monitored for disloyalty gimp. I saw you said something nice about the 6mmARC the other day.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tahr View Post
    You are being monitored for disloyalty gimp. I saw you said something nice about the 6mmARC the other day.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gimp View Post
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    52grn HP speer at all of 40ish yards took care of fallow spike the other day out with RUMPY n son.... tight into crease and missed bone,offside shoulder was pretty well rooted once I saw sence and listened to Rumpy that all those bloodshot bits arent worth carting out LOL.
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    Ouch. 80 grn Targex. 200 yards.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Micky Duck View Post
    52grn HP speer at all of 40ish yards took care of fallow spike the other day out with RUMPY n son.... tight into crease and missed bone,offside shoulder was pretty well rooted once I saw sence and listened to Rumpy that all those bloodshot bits arent worth carting out LOL.
    Yeah. A lung shot with any cup and core of any weight from a .223 inside 200 yards is a dead deer. I used to use 52 grn Sierra match in my .222 back in the day and still sometimes use the 52eldm/.223 if I come across deer while wallaby hunting. Ive sort of figured that if you are sure of a lung shot just let them be and wait. If you get excited and give them another one it sends everything into a spin - the deer and you - the deer will run further. One careful lung shot and keep everything relaxed and they wont be far away from the shot. Finding a deer shot with a .223 seems to work in the inverse ratio to how many excited shots you plunk into it.
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    Given most of these shots seem to be sub250m are you guys dialling much or just holding high shoulder for long shots?
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    What size projectiles does target do?
    Thinking lighter jobbies
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    Quote Originally Posted by SPEARONZ View Post
    Given most of these shots seem to be sub250m are you guys dialling much or just holding high shoulder for long shots?
    I dial over 225yds if I have time. Precision is the name of the game. You can dial in a good killing shot out to 375/400 if you have right set up and experience.
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    Quote Originally Posted by csmiffy View Post
    What size projectiles does target do?
    Thinking lighter jobbies
    Targex? 52 grain. Excellent.
    I can send you a few to try if you want.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SPEARONZ View Post
    Given most of these shots seem to be sub250m are you guys dialling much or just holding high shoulder for long shots?
    Dialling
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    Anyone tried 73gr ELD's on deer? Just got a packet to work up a load for my not-an-AR
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