Thread: 243 on deer

Originally Posted by Tahr

Targex use Berger jackets and there is nothing wrong with them. The 95 grn Targex never let me down on hundreds of deer with my little lightweight Browning. Who on the forum has got that gun now?

Was that a micro medallion?

Originally Posted by Shearer

Was that a micro medallion?

Yes. Not sure why I sold it. Had used it for quite a few years.



This is the only semi-failure Ive ever had with a Targex. Have used many hundreds. .243 95grn. Going away up hill at about 250 yds and aimed between the shoulders. Killed it but quite a big blow up before penetrating.

Originally Posted by Tahr

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This is the only semi-failure Ive ever had with a Targex. Have used many hundreds. .243 95grn. Going away up hill at about 250 yds and aimed between the shoulders. Killed it but quite a big blow up before penetrating.

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Apologies for the thread hijack, but what model Bark River is that?

Originally Posted by RifleTuner

Apologies for the thread hijack, but what model Bark River is that?

@RifleTuner It's a custom made by Mike Stewart's (owner of BR) son. I very foolishly sold it to someone on the forum several years ago. Lucky who ever it was because it would have appreciated in value. The handle was made of laminated bamboo, the steel was A2.

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