hunting bullet choice
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Monolithic Bullets. Your favorite manufacturer and why?
As the name implies I’m not asking for a lead vs Monolithic debate. I am interested in your monolithic preferences. Monolithic bullets have piqued my interest (Thanks Hornady Podcast). I am interested in trying a monolithic in .243 Win. It has the speed necessary but could benefit from 99%...- KansasTrapper77
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- .243 hunting hunting bullet choice monolithic
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- Forum: Hunting
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Projectile Recommendations for 30-06 Long-ish range Hunting
Good morning y’all, Need advice on projectile options for 50-800yd hunting with the 30-06. Visiting PA this year where I grew up and am going to be out hunting during their deer season. In the past I’d loaded a 165gr Nosler BT over IMR 4350 powder to good success, though my longest shot...- Alex G
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- 30-06 hunting bullet choice long range hunt staball 6.5
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- Forum: Handloading and Reloading
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Common caliber that could kill an elk without being "overkill" for a deer?
Hello guys & gals I don't have a hunting rifle yet; & I want my first one to be of a caliber that is 1: abundant & easy to find; & 2: could kill an elk without being overkill for a deer. I live in southern Oregon, if that matters, if you're wondering about species of elk/deer. I guess I'd...- BullHeadedGideon
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- .270 deer elk hunting hunting bullet choice
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- Forum: Hunting
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Help me pick which .25-06 ammo for hunting.
I got to the range yesterday with the new Savage Axis II in .25-06. It was very cold, about 8 degrees. I tried 5 different factory loads. The 120 gr Fusions and the 117 Sierra Gamekings grouped poorly, but all three 100 gr loads grouped well: Nosler Partition, Nosler Ballistic Tip, and Barnes...