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    Quote Originally Posted by kiwi39 View Post
    They either work or they don't ... I guess some people have experience of using them

    The sierra reloading manuals for the calibres I have (223, 243) have

    "Sierra does not recommend MatchKing bullets for hunting applications."

    printed at the bottom of the load tables on each page .... but that may just be them doing some classic ass covering ...
    Read this link Sniper Use of Open-Tip Ammunition this is why Sierra say "not for hunting" it means they can keep their military contracts.
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    Quote Originally Posted by stug View Post
    Read this link Sniper Use of Open-Tip Ammunition this is why Sierra say "not for hunting" it means they can keep their military contracts.
    nice !! You learn something new every day !!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by stug View Post
    Read this link Sniper Use of Open-Tip Ammunition this is why Sierra say "not for hunting" it means they can keep their military contracts.
    There is some typical dodgy lawyer logic in that.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Barefoot View Post
    typical dodgy lawyer
    3 words where one would do ... They're all dodgy !!!
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