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  1. 08-08-2025, 10:19 AM #2596
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tahr View Post
    360 meters is a good test 'cos it would be right on its expansion threshold at about 1600 fps. Do you recall the deers reaction to the shot and the tissue damage?
    The deer took about 3 wobbly steps then over it went
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  3. 08-08-2025, 07:14 PM #2597
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    You’ve been busy, some impressive shooting!
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    .223 country. Where we were last evening

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    Not public land sorry, so add some demerit points
    Restraint is the better part of dignity. Don't justify getting even. Do not do unto others as they do unto you if it will cause harm.
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    Looks like good growth in the paddocks
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    Add some points,its nice country and green.
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    Add more still cause you still have scars healing. Add a few more cause Bella thinks it's a good idea.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Micky Duck View Post
    Add more still cause you still have scars healing. Add a few more cause Bella thinks it's a good idea.
    Shot a deer off the elephants head looking point to the right below me and walked to the middle high point on the tree edge to find it. Ended up grovelling in the creek behind the knob and came out in the gully to the right. Took it quietly. Walking pole is good. The risk is damaging my split sternum so need to take it quietly for a wee while yet. Am using a large bum bag with shoulder straps that loads the weight onto my hips and doesn't pull back on my shoulders. Works good with a couple of back straps aboard and could have probably carried a shoulder too.

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    Yes walking poles are gold for descending slowly... The longer the better.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tahr View Post
    .223 country. Where we were last evening

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    Not public land sorry, so add some demerit points
    Nice looking country plenty of grass for them.

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    Looks like a good spot! Take it easy I’m sure a split sternum is not something you want to happen again in a hurry!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by MP270 View Post
    Looks like a good spot! Take it easy I’m sure a split sternum is not something you want to happen again in a hurry!!
    Exactly
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tahr View Post
    .223 country. Where we were last evening

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    Not public land sorry, so add some demerit points
    Ahh but it's a hill with a view. Add some points. Hills are great things to sit on.
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    Just got back from a trip with the 223. Drilled 26 goats and shot this yearling at 441m from the valley floor on the other side of the river. Held 1.2 mil for wind, dialled 2.5 mil elevation on a 24 degree uphill and the 75gr ELD-M did the job still had 1890 fps and 580 f/lb impact energy. The same energy as a 55gr projectile at 200m.




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    Good shooting there mate.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Tahr View Post
    .223 country. Where we were last evening

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    Not public land sorry, so add some demerit points
    Which scope is that, how are you finding it?
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