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  1. 09-12-2024, 10:43 PM #46
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    Quote Originally Posted by sneeze View Post
    What twist rate are you pushing them through? Their web site shows 1-7
    1:8
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  3. 10-12-2024, 07:13 PM #47
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pommy View Post
    Have shot them through a few different 1:8's just fine. I think they will be OK in 1:9's too though I don't have one to check.
    I have a 1-9, might give them a spin.
    Just a slopy retrobate
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    Quote Originally Posted by sneeze View Post
    I have a 1-9, might give them a spin.
    If they don’t work in your gun I will buy the balance off you. That will cover you.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tahr View Post
    If they don’t work in your gun I will buy the balance off you. That will cover you.
    Very kind offer thankyou, I have a 1-8 as well so should be able to get some use out of them
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  6. 18-12-2024, 02:27 PM #50
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    They can penetrate. Through the paunch and exit. 100 yds.

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    62 grn Maker/.223 275 yards. Low crease shot. Red Spiker. Ran 50 odd yards. Dead on its feet. No blood trail.

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    Looks like it still opened up ok?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shearer View Post
    Looks like it still opened up ok?
    I would say so looking at that heart.
    And here's a doe's lung from last evening too. Quartering towards me. 145 yards. Bullet punched out through the paunch.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pommy View Post
    Will be ordering in a whole load more next year. You can message me here if there is anything in particular you want and we'll make sure they get included.
    I’d interested in the 7mm 150gn T-Rex if you’re bringing in another order @Pommy
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    Yep, PM me with your details and I'll put what you want on the list.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kiwijames View Post
    If been messing around with CFE223 in my 223 a bit. It has not been a very successful powder for me until I switched out to magnum primers. I think these fine powders needs a bit of spark for better ignition, like ball powder. 27g CFE and magnum primers with 65g Sierras is shooting well now in my 10-twist 223. 3024fps. Low ES
    Try 24gr BM2. Magic with 65gr Sierra. 2C.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tahr View Post
    I would say so looking at that heart.
    And here's a doe's lung from last evening too. Quartering towards me. 145 yards. Bullet punched out through the paunch.

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    The insides of this deer:

    Under the shoulder (entry).
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    Inside, entry.
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    seems they work ok
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tahr View Post
    The insides of this deer:

    Under the shoulder (entry).
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    Inside, entry.
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    You gut your deer inside? Lay out the silver ware as well for them. Bloody hell.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TeRei View Post
    You gut your deer inside? Lay out the silver ware as well for them. Bloody hell.
    Hah hah. I gave it to a friend and he sent me the pics.
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