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  1. 27-02-2015, 09:17 PM #16
    Jexla
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    Haven't measured exactly, but it's a reasonably accurate round, I would feel confident using it to hunt every time.


    Haha, I did say PM me about the rounds
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    They must have a big mark up. I've found the 55gr Hornady soft points to be patchy performers.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jexla View Post
    Haven't measured exactly, but it's a reasonably accurate round, I would feel confident using it to hunt every time.


    Haha, I did say PM me about the rounds
    They grouped about 2" at 25 yards for me so I gave up

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    Quote Originally Posted by smidey View Post
    They grouped about 2" at 25 yards for me so I gave up
    Wow, you can't be serious? hahahaha
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jexla View Post
    Wow, you can't be serious? hahahaha
    Dead serious, they were all over the place. The Hornady sp are excellent

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    Quote Originally Posted by smidey View Post
    Dead serious, they were all over the place. The Hornady sp are excellent
    Guess it comes down to everyone's gun taking ammo differently.
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    Yeah. Still keen to hear if you can get any decent groups at 100

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