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    Quote Originally Posted by The bomb View Post
    Had more bang /flops with .243 than any other caliber.
    Do you feel that’s because you know you have to be careful with shot placement and/or your aiming closer to the spine to shock drop and roll
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    A big fast bullet beats a little fast bullet every time

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    Quote Originally Posted by 7mmsaum View Post
    Do you feel that’s because you know you have to be careful with shot placement and/or your aiming closer to the spine to shock drop and roll
    Nah just bush hunting ,most shots under 60m and just go for usual mid shoulder placement,just seems to kill well.

 

 

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