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  1. 20-04-2015, 02:51 AM #27
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    If you sight for a 140 yrd zero at 1.5 high at 100,you have 5-6" drop at 200 yards with less than 90flb
    God knows know what you have at 250 or more let alone a slight breeze.
    I would consider it morally wrong to attempt to shoot an animal with a 17hmr at 250 yards.
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