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  1. 12-08-2024, 11:13 AM #11
    Dama dama
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    Quote Originally Posted by Snoppernator View Post
    The end of a very long day, trudging noisily up hill to camp. The dog stops and fully locks up. After standing still for what felt like an eternity (probably 3 minutes) I spotted a hind ghosting through the tight like a tiger might, oblivious to us. Had to wait for her to drift past the thick to the open at 10 paces. Sako gamehead 55g took out both shoulders. 223 - my favourite calibre (typed in hushed tone so my 7mm08 doesn't hear in the gun cabinet).

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    You getting these sort of results consistently with this wee sako bullet? I'm assuming factory ammo here...?
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