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  1. 09-12-2024, 10:43 PM #1
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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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    Manufacturersdo some smaller ones that would stabilize in old school twist 24 calibres. None here yet though
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    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.
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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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    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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    Last edited by Tahr; 30-12-2024 at 06:01 PM.
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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 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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    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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    Yep, PM me with your details and I'll put what you want on the list.
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    seems they work ok
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