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    What's everyone go to bullet for their Sako vixen .222 for goats and fallow.

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    Ppu, cheap as chips at 26 bucks a box. I dont think i could reload at better price.
    Not quite the aswer you were looking for.

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    Where in town do you get yours from?

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    my Tikka LSA55 used to love 53 gr & 52 gr HP bullets from Hornady & Sierra. Very accurate and lethal on goats and fallow.

    Though they were hollow points, they still penetrated well and even broke shoulder bones.

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    What are you gonna do if you can't jam enough superformance powder into it to make it work?

    I've got a couple of hundred rounds of PMC that are of no use to me which you can have for cheap if you want.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pommy View Post
    What are you gonna do if you can't jam enough superformance powder into it to make it work?

    I've got a couple of hundred rounds of PMC that are of no use to me which you can have for cheap if you want.
    If he doesn't grab them, then I'm keen. I've been using PMC... But only have 3 rounds left!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pommy View Post
    What are you gonna do if you can't jam enough superformance powder into it to make it work?

    I've got a couple of hundred rounds of PMC that are of no use to me which you can have for cheap if you want.
    Hahaha no don't think my magic Superperformance powder will work in this one.
    How much are you after for the pmc

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    Quote Originally Posted by 25/08 IMP View Post
    Hahaha no don't think my magic Superperformance powder will work in this one.
    How much are you after for the pmc

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    We are going through first week November so could collect it for you.
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    best bullet i found is nosler 50gr billistic tip
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tahr View Post
    We are going through first week November so could collect it for you.
    I'll let you know I've messaged about them

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    Try 52gr Targex

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mathias View Post
    Try 52gr Targex

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    Yup. I can send you some if you want.
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    Just loaded up a hundy
    19.2 Gr 2207 with Hornady 50 Gr Soft point. Seated to 1.810 CBTO although your throat may be different.
    Clover leaf (usually) at 100 yds
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    This is the result at 240yds through the neck

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