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  1. 18-07-2016, 03:04 PM #1
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    or load down . . . less speed is less recoil

    my reduced load i made up for my son in .308W is a gem . .. 150grn. Sierra ProHunter at 2345fps, 1100lbs of energy still on hand at 300yds, accurate and pleasant to use.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rossi.45 View Post
    or load down . . . less speed is less recoil

    my reduced load i made up for my son in .308W is a gem . .. 150grn. Sierra ProHunter at 2345fps, 1100lbs of energy still on hand at 300yds, accurate and pleasant to use.

    Best idea right there
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    A big fast bullet beats a little fast bullet every time
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    Quote Originally Posted by rossi.45 View Post
    or load down . . . less speed is less recoil

    my reduced load i made up for my son in .308W is a gem . .. 150grn. Sierra ProHunter at 2345fps, 1100lbs of energy still on hand at 300yds, accurate and pleasant to use.
    Indeed. This would work very well too. And far more cost effective.
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